PWC Advice needed.

Excalibur · 08-09-2010, 11:59 AM

I have to put my 2 cents for Kawasaki STX, great machine dependable proven motor on there Ninja bike and 4 yrs no issues except for a mouse invasion.

On another note, I had my Amica home owners umbrella policy canceled because of owning a jet ski type craft, even though the 3 person registers as a boat. Has anyone else had issues with insurance?

SOB · 08-09-2010, 03:57 PM

Hi All,

I owned a 2000 Seadoo GTX 3 person for 8 full seasons before I had a problem. It was a great machine. If I tell you that you should buy a Seadoo, that is just my opinion. Just like anyone else on here. I don't know of any other brands that are bad really.

When I bought mine I liked the style of the Seadoo over the Yamaha's and whoever else. The color choices were better for Seadoo that year, in my opinion.

Go with personal preference. Color, size, shape, price and pick the one you like. My advice is get someone local to where you are going to use it that will service it and has all the supplies you need. Do they keep batteries in stock, oil, spark plugs, etc. It is nice to have a one stop dealership for everything.

Again I have not heard of 1 brand that has a fleet wide engine problem or hull problem, etc etc. They all seem solid enough. Good Luck!

rrr · 08-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Another vote for SeaDoo. Did our homework before we bought the first one. Since then as Chip pointed out, it's been brand loyalty. Last one was purchased at Irwin in Alton. Love my SeaDoo!

Winnicandle · 08-10-2010, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I have to put my 2 cents for Kawasaki STX, great machine dependable proven motor on there Ninja bike and 4 yrs no issues except for a mouse invasion.

On another note, I had my Amica home owners umbrella policy canceled because of owning a jet ski type craft, even though the 3 person registers as a boat. Has anyone else had issues with insurance?

Does not affect my umbrella policy but its not included under it as my homeowners simply wont cover PWC.

Progressive has been very reasonable for my Seadoos - approx $250 a year. Unfortunately I think the max coverage they offer is 500K.

08-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
Excalibur Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gilford,NH is where I would like to be and Southborough, MA is where I have to be Posts: 90 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Kawaski I have to put my 2 cents for Kawasaki STX, great machine dependable proven motor on there Ninja bike and 4 yrs no issues except for a mouse invasion. On another note, I had my Amica home owners umbrella policy canceled because of owning a jet ski type craft, even though the 3 person registers as a boat. Has anyone else had issues with insurance?

08-09-2010, 03:57 PM	#2
SOB Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Seadoo Hi All, I owned a 2000 Seadoo GTX 3 person for 8 full seasons before I had a problem. It was a great machine. If I tell you that you should buy a Seadoo, that is just my opinion. Just like anyone else on here. I don't know of any other brands that are bad really. When I bought mine I liked the style of the Seadoo over the Yamaha's and whoever else. The color choices were better for Seadoo that year, in my opinion. Go with personal preference. Color, size, shape, price and pick the one you like. My advice is get someone local to where you are going to use it that will service it and has all the supplies you need. Do they keep batteries in stock, oil, spark plugs, etc. It is nice to have a one stop dealership for everything. Again I have not heard of 1 brand that has a fleet wide engine problem or hull problem, etc etc. They all seem solid enough. Good Luck!

08-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	SeaDoo Another vote for SeaDoo. Did our homework before we bought the first one. Since then as Chip pointed out, it's been brand loyalty. Last one was purchased at Irwin in Alton. Love my SeaDoo!