97 spx

Hi. How can a 97 waterbox be distinguished from a 98 or 99? I allegedly bought a 97, but how am I able to tell for sure?

Just picked up a 97 SPX. I am now the third owner Great hull, a ton of fun, however I am having issues at wide open throttle. It bounces of the revs, like it is hitting a rev limiter. It starts alright, with a bit of priming, and it runs mid range beautifully. Has no problems at low revs at...