95 xp or 96 xp

[THEREVIVAL]

looking on craigs list found 2 skis (THINKING ABOUT NOT SURE IF I WANNA)
one is a 95 xp cranks but doesnt start for 300 with no title no trailer
or a 96 xp for 1500 with trailer

the 95 is the white with yellow
the 96 is the solid yellow

any recommendations ?

 

[FlyingX4]

300- 1500$ is a verry wide price range. It's all your decision like do you already have a trailer? Are you willing to repair the 95xp? If not the 96xp would be ideal. And hull conditions. There are a lot of aspects you need to look at when trapped between 2 skis.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

300- 1500$ is a verry wide price range. It's all your decision like do you already have a trailer? Are you willing to repair the 95xp? If not the 96xp would be ideal. And hull conditions. There are a lot of aspects you need to look at when trapped between 2 skis.

is one year better then the other or are they pretty much the same. i am very willing to fix the 95 but only if its worth it... dont need a trailer but it woul ddefinatly be a plus.

 

[purple_people_eater]

if you got the money and the 96 is clean and in good running condtion, get it all day long. the 787 is a night and day diffrence than the 717.

first mod to do: worx maxiloader intake grate.

 

[LouDoo]

I would go with the 96XP. If you are considering the 95, depending on your title laws, you may wind up with a $300.00 lawn ornament.

Lou

 

[Matt Braley]

I'm with Lou on this. What good is a "titleless" Seadoo but for parts or a private lake?

 

[Spimothy Leary]

low ball the guy with the 95 for $200, strip the 95 to the bone, sell the parts for $500, use the profit on the 96,

 

[LouDoo]

Damn that's brilliant I don't know why I didn't think of that.

Lou

 

[Spimothy Leary]

Damn that's brilliant I don't know why I didn't think of that.

Lou

its really simple, two questions need to be asked to the first xp guy, i'll walk you thru it, its quite easy...

hi, my name is X, and i'm calling about the xp for sale...

1) does it have an actual engine and electronics ?

2) I'm on my way....is that a 1 7/8 hitch ?

 

[ocod]

You'll be seeing more of him

 

[wastadkey]

I agree...96 xp is great.
If you have a compression tester bring it and ask to do a comp. test.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

I agree...96 xp is great.
If you have a compression tester bring it and ask to do a comp. test.

should be 150 psi right? i think i read that somewhere

 

[Seadoobuddy]

YES 150 is perfect..going down to about 125-130 it will still run but will need a rebuild soon.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

YES 150 is perfect..going down to about 125-130 it will still run but will need a rebuild soon.

im not scared of a rebuild. and it give me a barganing chip if its low

 

[Spimothy Leary]

im not scared of a rebuild. and it give me a barganing chip if its low

low compression = -$300 minimum.
really low compression =- -$600
no compression = -1000

 

[THEREVIVAL]

dad and i going to look at it tonight. ill let you know how it goes.

 

[harryb]

I have one of each and '96 is by far the faster machine, but the '95 has been a real joy for 15 years. I finally had to rebuild the '95 engine last year, not too bad for a two-stroker. If you like to wrench and don't mind going a little slower, but the '95 depending on overall condition.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

Got it for 1000 started right up

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[Matt Braley]

Good deal and nice looking ski. You can tell they have had that pipe off a lot and had to put extra effort in to keep it from leaking water(been there). Just something to keep an eye on. Your gonna have some fun on that thing.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

 

[jamesbern]

Make sure the VTS boot is good. If not, replace it before you short out the VTS and/or mess up the MPEM.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

Make sure the VTS boot is good. If not, replace it before you short out the VTS and/or mess up the MPEM.

where is that boot? i take it its by the prop area

 

[jamesbern]

where is that boot? i take it its by the prop area

It is the boot that has those plastic clamps. Top most boot on the right when looking at the jet drive unit.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

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Nice deal, esp since it starts. I would replace the oil filter unless you it was changed this year, a little purple power or Castrol super clean for inside the hull and nice wax job it will look sweet.

Check or change the pump oil, just in case.

 

[THEREVIVAL]

Anyone know the best way to paint the hood? Its a little discolored and I want to make it look fresh


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