Is this a rare ski? I bought it to flip. Started the clean up process and saw the engine tag with 787X designation.
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1996 XP with 787X motor
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I found this in a search, so looks like the motor was definitely a limited run and some XP and GSX had the motor too.
“You should check to see if the ski has a 787X engine (look on tag on mag housing). The 787X was a limited production (a little over 500) engine that was installed in 1995 XP800 and some 1996 XP and GSX to make Sea Doo eligible for the 1200 racing class. It’s the same as the 787 with the exception of the cylinders being bored 0.25mm over from the factory. Unlike the Hemi Superbird, that one isn’t worth much! The horsepower increase was minimal and since you can’t bore it any further without rave valve machining and aftermarket pistons, that engine normally requires a re-sleeve if you toast a bearing or ring. If possible, go with a standard bore 787 machine.
Well that's cool, I have a limited production XP.”
“You should check to see if the ski has a 787X engine (look on tag on mag housing). The 787X was a limited production (a little over 500) engine that was installed in 1995 XP800 and some 1996 XP and GSX to make Sea Doo eligible for the 1200 racing class. It’s the same as the 787 with the exception of the cylinders being bored 0.25mm over from the factory. Unlike the Hemi Superbird, that one isn’t worth much! The horsepower increase was minimal and since you can’t bore it any further without rave valve machining and aftermarket pistons, that engine normally requires a re-sleeve if you toast a bearing or ring. If possible, go with a standard bore 787 machine.
Well that's cool, I have a limited production XP.”
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