Buying a 2003 Seadoo Sportster

[trickshot11]

According to the seller....
has less than 150 hour on it, it tops out at 55 mph.
He's looking to get 5000 obo cash or a trade for a car or motorcycle about the same value

it has the 2 stroke motor in it should the compression be between 150 psi, and 135 psi?

Also what else should I be looking for?

 

[Dr Honda]

Welcome.

Yes... the compression is right.

What else to look for.... well... any signs of neglect, rust, rot. Check over all the gauges, make sure they are working. Take it for a test ride. Make sure everything is working as it should.

 

[trickshot11]

Thanks! my next question is I also found a 98 sportster for a grand more. It has the twin Rotax 2-Stroke Engines, replaced both impellers with Solas last year as well as replaced the wear rings and new bearing oil.

here are the ads for both. which one does everyone think is better?
and how much better is the twin engine going to be for towing tubes, ect?

here are the ads for both
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/2351490042.html
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/boa/2375923064.html