kriscaskey
New Member
I purchased this ski in 2013 brand new from a dealership in FL. Not long after purchasing I was transferred out of the country for my job for a couple of years without ever putting the ski in the water. Fast forward to summer of 2016 I FINALLY went to take the ski out for the first time and within 15 minutes had an engine overheat warning on it. I idled back to the dock and pulled her out of the water. Took her in to one dealership and they said I needed a new intercooler (approx. $2K).. This did not seem logical with only 15 minutes on it so it took it for a second opinion and low and behold it was a sensor which was replaced for like $200. and I was off again.. I put it back in the water to use for my girlfriends birthday party - about 4 hours total had been used on it and it went dead and had to be pulled back to dock. Brought it into dealer they said the ECM needed to be replaced of which I did. Picked it back up and when I dropped it into the water to run the ski sounded like it was going to die as it ran idle or I gave it gas. I finally got around to having it towed and brought it back to dealer again - this time they said I needed a new intercooler and it had low compression - no specifics on what was causing it and they said they would not know until the pulled out the engine and did a full inspection.. Ultimately said it would probably run about $4K or so for repairs.. Now, I purchased this ski and never one time had it out without a mechanical issue. Unfortunately, I did not run it until after the original warranty expired so everything I have had to have done has been out of pocket. With only 5 hours into it I probably already have $2k in repairs and now a potential $4K Repiar based on what the dealership told me. With this few of hours on it and the fact I have not been able to take it out one time without an issue I think it is a dud from the start. I put it up for sale and was offered $3,500 after the dealership said they have someone who would buy it for $1,500 which is why I already feel the dealerships are shady. Any recommendations would be appreciated.