I am considering the purchase of a new SeaDoo jet boat but would like to see if I can get some advice on which model I should be focusing on. I wish to use the boat in the Pacific Ocean around San Diego bay and Newport Beach areas as well as possibly taking trips to Catalina island. Does anyone use their Seadoo's around this area currently that have some recommendations for me? How do your boats handle in these conditions? Would a smaller boat do better in rolling seas or would a larger one do better? Would a 4-tec engine or larger be something I should be looking at because they are cooled internally and not by the saltwater? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Chris
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Posted 10 August 2004 - 03:31 PM
In rough water or rolling seas, the larger DOOs are going to be the ticket- the smaller boats tend to ride pretty rough in heavy chop.
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Posted 11 August 2004 - 12:19 PM
Two words for you Chris: Deadrise and freeboard.
In rough water, nothing will make a ride better than deadrise or the amount of "v" a hull has. Well....there's some other hull attributes, but deadrise is most important. A true deep V hull will slice through waves and make re-entry softer.
Freeboard - the distance from the boat's waterline and the gunwale (the top edge of the upper hull) - is important from a "security feeling" standpoint. In simple terms, it's the difference between feeling like you're sitting on top of a boat and sitting down inside the boat.
As for engines, I don't think there's really much difference between 2-smoke and 4 stroke motors. Let's face it, folks have been using 2-smoke outboards in saltwater for years. Show me ones that have failed Doo to saltwater corrosion and I'll show you an owner that didn't take care of his boat! Consistent TLC is the key.
Having said that, here's something to consider. If you're going off-shore, a SeaDoo boat that has twin engines has a built-in safety feature. If one of the motors craps out, you have another one to limp home on.
Hope this helps. Ask more questions. I don't have all the answers, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
Tom
In rough water, nothing will make a ride better than deadrise or the amount of "v" a hull has. Well....there's some other hull attributes, but deadrise is most important. A true deep V hull will slice through waves and make re-entry softer.
Freeboard - the distance from the boat's waterline and the gunwale (the top edge of the upper hull) - is important from a "security feeling" standpoint. In simple terms, it's the difference between feeling like you're sitting on top of a boat and sitting down inside the boat.
As for engines, I don't think there's really much difference between 2-smoke and 4 stroke motors. Let's face it, folks have been using 2-smoke outboards in saltwater for years. Show me ones that have failed Doo to saltwater corrosion and I'll show you an owner that didn't take care of his boat! Consistent TLC is the key.
Having said that, here's something to consider. If you're going off-shore, a SeaDoo boat that has twin engines has a built-in safety feature. If one of the motors craps out, you have another one to limp home on.
Hope this helps. Ask more questions. I don't have all the answers, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
Tom
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