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chipj29 · 07-07-2005, 08:31 AM

I own a Sea Doo so I just may be a little bit biased. I have a 1999 GTX Limited, my friend has a 2001 GTX, his brother has a 2002 GTX, and his other brother has a 2003 GTX 4-tec. I have ridden all of the skis and they all perform great, even in rougher water. The first 3 are very similar, same engine and similar hull design. The are very stable, easy to board even in deep water, handle great, and have plenty of speed (~55mph). The 4-tec has all the same qualites, and is just a bit faster. Lots of power out of the hole, but much smoother than the 2 strokes. The GTX is a 3-seater and has plenty of room for 3, and lots of storage. I also know someone with a Yamaha 3 seater, who loves it. It is just as fast as the Sea Doos, and seems to handle well although I have never ridden it. Perhaps you could try renting to get a feel for the difference in the brands/models.

A word to the wise on whatever you purchase. Get a 3 seater. Any ski that seats 1 or 2 people is considered by the state to be a "ski craft". There are many lakes in the state that ban ski craft either in certain areas of the lake, or in the entire lake. There is a list on line somewhere that shows you all the lakes and restrictions. A 3 seater is considered by the state to be a boat, therefore it can go wherever boats can go. There are other ski craft rules that don't apply, such as the requirement that operators wear PFD at all times. Not the case on a 3 seater although I wouldn't recommend that.

You can't go wrong whether you buy a Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Sea Doo (Polaris got out of hte PWC biz last year I think). Get yourself a 4-stroke and I am sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of it. As far as your question about taking a boat on a trade, well I can't give a specific answer, but I would suggest calling the dealers who sell the PWCs and ask.

07-07-2005, 08:31 AM	#8
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Pick a PWC, any PWC! I own a Sea Doo so I just may be a little bit biased. I have a 1999 GTX Limited, my friend has a 2001 GTX, his brother has a 2002 GTX, and his other brother has a 2003 GTX 4-tec. I have ridden all of the skis and they all perform great, even in rougher water. The first 3 are very similar, same engine and similar hull design. The are very stable, easy to board even in deep water, handle great, and have plenty of speed (~55mph). The 4-tec has all the same qualites, and is just a bit faster. Lots of power out of the hole, but much smoother than the 2 strokes. The GTX is a 3-seater and has plenty of room for 3, and lots of storage. I also know someone with a Yamaha 3 seater, who loves it. It is just as fast as the Sea Doos, and seems to handle well although I have never ridden it. Perhaps you could try renting to get a feel for the difference in the brands/models. A word to the wise on whatever you purchase. Get a 3 seater. Any ski that seats 1 or 2 people is considered by the state to be a "ski craft". There are many lakes in the state that ban ski craft either in certain areas of the lake, or in the entire lake. There is a list on line somewhere that shows you all the lakes and restrictions. A 3 seater is considered by the state to be a boat, therefore it can go wherever boats can go. There are other ski craft rules that don't apply, such as the requirement that operators wear PFD at all times. Not the case on a 3 seater although I wouldn't recommend that. You can't go wrong whether you buy a Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Sea Doo (Polaris got out of hte PWC biz last year I think). Get yourself a 4-stroke and I am sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of it. As far as your question about taking a boat on a trade, well I can't give a specific answer, but I would suggest calling the dealers who sell the PWCs and ask.