gordo240

Hi everyone
I just bought a 2004 Speedster 160 with a Merc. M2 Jet drive 240HP. It is in real good condition-previous owner told me it has only had 3 tanks of fuel run through it.(Maybe B.S. but he seemed pretty honest)

I was wondering if there are different impellers available that could change performance etc. Or are there simple mods avail for the engine. I don't want to change things drastically but if there are simple things that can be done to improve performance it would be good to know.

As well is there a way to check the impeller/jet for wear etc? I get approx. 45 mph out of the boat but that is with a half tank of fuel (tank is 150Litres) and myself in it (200lbs) but I was told this boat should do upwards 50-55mph? It would be nice to get the an "M2 Operators Manual" - if anybody has one you can send me a note.

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Gord

Hi Gang.
Can someone describe where I would find the engine serial # for a 2004 Speedster 160 with the V6 Mercury 240Hp. Maybe what kind of a number I am looking for as well - re: how many digits, what it might start with? I called Mercury and a dealer and am getting conflicting opinions.
Thanks for your help.
I am now a proud owner of this boat ( I haven't picked ti up yet). Any tips, things to watch for?

Hi gang, I am looking at buying a 2005 150 155Hp, but it has some slight blistering on the bottom of the hull in the gel coat. Should this be of concern,how hard /pricey to repair? If anyone has some experience with this and can help out it would be appreciated. Thanks
Gordo240

Hi everyone
I am looking to purchase a SeaDoo Sportster sport boat and need help as to which engine - HP I should be looking for. It will basically be used as a run-about on a lake, we will do tubing mostly, some water skiing and probably when my little guy gets bigger (he is 3.5 years old right now) wake boarding.
What should I be looking at? I have a line on a 2005 LE DI 130HP as well as a 2003 155HP. Or should I be looking at the 215HP? Is the 215HP supercharged and does that effect reliability at all? Any and all help is appreciated. What about fuel economy as well?
Thanks

I am thinking about buying a 2005 Sportster LE DI and would like to know if the 130hp engine has enough power to pull water skier(single ski), tube or a wake board. Also how is the reliability with this engine. Is it fuel injected? 2 stroke or a 4stroke?
Should I be think about getting the 155hp or the 215hp. Can someone also clarify the difference between the 155hp engine and the 215 hp, is the 215 supercharged?
Thanks for your input.