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[tda3]

Well folks....the wife & I picked up a 2002 model Speedster 160 last Saturday. From the photos the guys sent me and in talking with him, I expected a rather pristine boat. And while it wasn't pristine, it was nonetheless in excellent shape. Apparently it was a boat show boat and this guy bought it in 2003. It came with a bimini top and the SeaDoo snap in carpet. He used it 4 times on Lake Lanier and decided it was not for them. So, the thing had maybe 20+ hours on it. It needs some TLC in the form of a good thorough cleaning and waxing, but other than that - it's all good. The bilge and engine compartment were clean and the motor fired right up.

We paid the good folks and headed for Lake Thurmond (north of Augusta, GA). We put it in the water, the motor fired off, and away we went. And for the next 6 hours........

WE HAD A BLAST!!

I was a bit disappointed in the storage capicity of the boat. Having never seen a 160 in person, I was thinking there would be more storage space under the motor cover. Little did I realize just how big a Merc V6 powerhead is. Oh well, it just means we'll have to get creative with not only storage, but finding a place for a depth sounder. Man - what were SeaDoo designers thinking when they designed the instrument and passenger dash panels??

My only other nit pik is the porpoising at speed. This boat needs a trim system bad. Looks like a Place Diverter or similiar system is in my future.

Overall, the wife & I love the boat. We both wanted to get back on the water, but didn't wanna spend a bunch of money seeings how we just bought a new house 8 months ago. And it needed to be something small enough to put in the garage, yet big enough that we didn't feel cramped or grow tired of the size in 2 or 3 years. It handles relatively well (I think the steering needs adjusting 'cause it pulls to the right), it's comfortable, it's damn fast, and it even has a decent radio/CD!!

Alright....now where did I put that Boater's World catalog?

Tom

[tiggerman]

But did you have a good time????? Glad you enjoy yer DOO!!!
Now it is time for more toys..... Oh yeah, and were gonna need pics.......

[Kevin Leclair]

Congrats on the new DOO!

Lake Thurmond, I grew up around there and my parents still live there. I go boating on the lake quite a bit too.

[tda3]

But did you have a good time????? Glad you enjoy yer DOO!!!
Now it is time for more toys..... Oh yeah, and were gonna need pics.......

Actually, I was gonna take some photos but the two items we forgot to bring were the digi camera and the sunscreen. DOH!

Will take some photos after we get her all purdy.

Tom

[tiggerman]

But did you have a good time?????   Glad you enjoy yer DOO!!!
Now it is time for more toys..... Oh yeah, and were gonna need pics.......

Actually, I was gonna take some photos but the two items we forgot to bring were the digi camera and the sunscreen. DOH!

Will take some photos after we get her all purdy.

Tom

The 2 most important things.... We always bring the digi but fail to use it... same with the sunscreen...
We need to trailer over there one weekend and doo a get together....

[tda3]

Congrats on the new DOO!

Lake Thurmond, I grew up around there and my parents still live there. I go boating on the lake quite a bit too.

Thanks! Yeah - I really like that lake. It's no where near as crowded as Lanier and others. I've boated on that lake for several years. Did quite a bit of camping at Ridge Road campground and I know a couple that has a house on the lake over in (I think) Modoc Shores.

Tom

[Kevin Leclair]

Cool deal maybe we can meet up down there on weekend.

[tda3]

Cool deal maybe we can meet up down there on weekend.

Sounds good to me.

And maybe we can entice tiggerman to join us too??

Tom

[tiggerman]

You would have to entice Tiggerman's wife to do that.. I'm all for it. Actually, Scarface is between us as well in East Alabama.

[Kevin Leclair]

Cool maybe we should try to plan our first of what could be an anual meet?

[tiggerman]

Sounds good-

[Kevin Leclair]

So should we pick a date to start planning for?

[tda3]

So should we pick a date to start planning for?

I'm in and don't have any pressing weekend plans. I thnk we should shoot for something before Halloween though.

Maybe a "compromise" location? Hmmmm.....I've never been to any of the lakes on the west side of Georgia.

Tom

[Kevin Leclair]

Hmmmm.....I've never been to any of the lakes on the west side of Georgia.

Me either, does anyone have a place in mind?

[tiggerman]

Not right off the top of my head, although I will look and see what's centrally located.

[Kevin Leclair]

Sounds good, maybe somewhere with a campground/hotel around it.

[Kevin Leclair]

So who would be interested in this maybe we can put something together and have all the SeaDooSportBoats.com members meet up that are willing and able too? I think this would be really fun we could make it an annual event if it turns out well?

[tda3]

So who would be interested in this maybe we can put something together and have all the SeaDooSportBoats.com members meet up that are willing and able too? I think this would be really fun we could make it an annual event if it turns out well?

I'm in for just about any place. I have no issues about towing my boat someplace now that I have a comfy new Nissan Titan. I drop the SeaDoo on the Titan's hitch and the truck just says, "Ho hum....a girly man load to tow."

Seriously though, not to put the onus on you, but if you said August 14th, be there or be square, I'd be there.

I'd also offer a hardy "come on out" to any PWC lurkers here too.

Tom

[Kevin Leclair]

Seriously though, not to put the onus on you, but if you said August 14th, be there or be square, I'd be there.

tiggerman and I were discussing this today and we think we are going to try to organize something for next year. Something that is more planned, it seems like it might be a little late and short notice to get a good showing this year. We can all put our heads together and come up with something really cool and hopefully turn it into an anual event.