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[351351]

Looking for info on 98 speedster w/ twin engine: do we think it a good boat for play and any real problems to look for?
Thanks
Rob

[RFoster130]

Looking for info on 98 speedster w/ twin engine: do we think it a good boat for play and any real problems to look for?
Thanks
Rob

I have the same boat and honestly think it is the perfect smaller boat. They have plenty of power, seat 4 comfortably and are very easy to work on. Easy to modify too. I dont have anything negative to say about them actually. The only known issue is they had some problems with the hull having defects and cracking. I would think any noticeable problem would have been found by now though. Just check it out good.

[RFoster130]

Looking for info on 98 speedster w/ twin engine: do we think it a good boat for play and any real problems to look for?
Thanks
Rob

As fas as play, it is a blast. these things fly and can easily pull someone on a tube or skis or whatever you want.

[bryckhaus]

I picked up mine 2 years ago never had the hours checked. It was used in saltwater mostly. I had to fix the caps and welds on the tuned header pipe, they leak the cooling water. Luckily, I have a machine shop at hand and someone to weld aluminum. But the two halves of the pipe are a pain to seal and clamp back together when reinstalling.

I also took the pumps off in the winter, one had water in the oil cone. I lucked out the components where still good. At that point I seen the wear ring had a gash in it so took it out for a new one.

Early may I had to put a new brush and clean the com on one of the starters. Need to take the back engine cover off and use a air ratchet to get it out. I think I have to do the other one soon.

Last week I seen the exhaust boot at the hull fitting, next to the pump, had a crack in the backside from being old and dry. $20 with shipping - 2 person job.

After fixing the exhaust boot, I played with the idle on one engine now it loads up and wants to almost stall if I try to accelerate slow. I put a new fuel filter on today didn't put it in the water yet to test.

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