jet boat

I'm having some issues with my 2002 Seadoo Utopia 185 jet boat and wondering if anyone here knows these boats and their jet drive and mercury optimax 200 motor especially well? I noticed recently that I'm not getting much power when accelerating and when I get to about 5000rpm I am getting 1...

The following video shows my 1996 Seadoo Challenger with a brand new engine in 2022 and has me detailing the whole current issue regarding my key when connected to post only generates a very light click (as in low volume) sound near the MPEM, i believe... also when i hit the start stop button...

This might be the wrong place to post this but I'm running out of ideas, I have a 97-98 951cc carb rotax in a 3.5m skrimjet alloy jet boat, I bought this in January after see them over the new years period. I had to fix a few things before taking it out nothing mechanical just the trim nozzle...

Hi I recently purchased a 2001 seadoo challenger that the previous owner didn’t know the solution of the problem he told me he bought it bogging and he couldn’t fix the problem he rebuilt the carbs, new plugs, and new wiring for accessories he said there’s good compression in all cylinders what...

Hello, Boat is a 2009 Seadoo Speedster 200 with the twin 4TEC supercharged engines. Has 190 hours on it. We had it on the water the other day and the RPMs were very high (around 8000) while the boat was doing between 10-15 km/h. I checked the engine bay and noticed lots of water as the...

I have a challenger 2000 and since I leave it in the water most of the year, I used the battery master disconnect switch almost 4 times each day. After a while the master kill switch was broken and I looked around for a new one and it was about (35-65 US$). This got me thinking instead of paying...

Hey everybody, Let me start off by saying I’m no expert, have basic mechanical knowledge, and this is my first boat. I bought this boat from this guy a couple months ago and was insured many promises and how this challenger is good to go for summer. It has a new engine on starboard side by...

Hello guys, just a general question for those that owns Jet Boats and are or had this issue. looking around, reading different forums and watching all the youtube videos related to this matter, I can not find the solution or may be noone has asked the question and came back to the forum and...

$5500. 1996 seadoo speedster jet boat well maintained. first off it has 257hrs on the ecu engines run time log checked by watercraft direct in costa mesa. this model came with dual 717 rotaxengines. with that your getting 718 cc's getting you 170hp. the upholestry is perfect and new. two new...

Hi everybody my name is Todd and I came across this forum while looking for some help with my Challenger 180. I just bought it a year ago and as I winterized it this year it sat at 130 hours on the boat. I was advised by the local marina to have the supercharger rebuilt and was wondering if...

2 owner boat in very good cond very low hours,many new parts,last time out,would die intermittently,replaced HP fuel pump,has not been back out,don't know if prob is fixed or not,idles fine on hose.interier looks great,Bimini top,cover,surge brakes on trailer,very clean.in southern Indiana,30...

I have a 1998 Seadoo Speedster with twin rotax motors. I have no clue what motor size they are, or what carbs to get. There are dual carbs on both motors. I need to replace the passanger side carbs. Are these 787, 717, 720...? Help me please lol. I need to know the correct carb size for mag and...

98 speedster with twin rotax. Starboard side motor runs fine. Port side will crank amd try to start, but as soon as it does, it cuts off. Pulled the carbs and cleaned them. It has sat for a while. Didn't have the best fuel in it on the last run either... Don't want to buy new carbs if i dont...

I am a first time boat owner. I researched the 96' jet boat and thought this would be the ideal starter boat because it's so light weight (I am female, I have a little daughter and I am not tech savvy). I have had nothing but heartache so far. I understand there are learning curves, but this is...

Any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated .. Took boat out bout 20 times with no issues.. Last time out, on my way back in engine started smoking(white smoke).. Pulled cord.. Ever since it won't start up again.. It cranks and will start up for literally a second or 2 but that's it...

1996 seadoo speedster Hello all, I am new to posting threads. Bare with me on this topic. I have a 1996 speedster with twin 720 rotax engines, I just took it out of storage after two years. Here's what it is doing.. I put the DESS key on the post I get no beeps and the gauges light up for...

Recently purchased a 2002 Sea Doo Sportster LE jet boat with the 947 Rotax motor and my third time on the lake (after about an hour and a half of riding around) I started to hear a "clanking sound". Videos: Start up sound without water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TztjQobwq1k...

Hey guys, another newbie. Reciently got a new job and looking to invest in a waverunner or jet boat with my old man. First real job means that my budget is fairly limited. Looking for a good deal on something that will run fine and last a couple years before I can upgrade...

Hello everyone, I just picked up this little gem on Monday and am looking for some hints, tips, and pointers. It is a 94 Speedster, twin 657x. I am the 3rd owner. The 2 owners before me always stored thsi beauty in the garage. The guy states he always had it professionally winterized. Brand new...

:thumbsup:Just in case you wanted to browse over and take a look, I am selling my 2006 Sea Doo Utopia 205 SE boat - it has around 100 hours of use, and is in prestine condition. Here is the posting if anyone is interested...