I think that the best advice is to try to try before you buy. There are a variety of machines on the market and they all have strengths and weaknesses. The experience of the folks on this forum may not even be the most relevent as the models change over time. I own a 2002 Sea Doo GTX and the new model GTX is radically different from what I have. They added a suspension in 2009 and they have a braking system. I would expect that machine to behave quite differently than mine.
I purchased my Sea Doo at H&K in Tilton. H&K has multiple dealerships...Steve Walley owns them all after his brother's passing. I have known Steve for about 20 years now and he has always been great to deal with. If you are interested in Sea Doo, that is Tilton. If you are interested in Yamaha or Kawasaki that is Laconia. Oh yes, Honda makes a PWC also.
So, some advice:
- Try before you buy
- Purchase a 4 stroke (just about everything is these days)...they are cleaner and quieter than the 2 stroke counterparts.
- Go to the dealerships and determine who you feel comfortable with. You should plan to have your machine serviced by that dealership and you should meet the service manager in addition to the sales staff.
- Finally, narrow down the choices and look for a reasonable deal. Note that 3 seat PWC range from about $6,000 to over $14,000 based upon models and features. You might want to think about your price range at the outset as that will save some time with the whole thing.
- If you solicit feedback, do so based upon the exact model and model year.
Jetskier
