Considering purchase of 94 SP.

[Oshawapilot]

Found a local person selling a 1994 Seadoo SP. Sounds good, the seller indicates the following work has been done:

- New Starter
- New CDI
- New ignition switch & solenoid
- New kill switch
- Rebuilt top-end. (Not sure, waiting for details on this...)

It appears to be in decent shape, seat is torn but I'm willing to recover. Doesn't show a lot of fade otherwise.

He's asking $1000.

So, you guys here being the authorities, what's your opinion? Is it worth that much and what should I check out particular when I go to see it? I'm pretty sure we'll be able to get it into Lake Ontario and I'll be able to test drive it as well, but before we even hit the water what should I be paying particular close attention to?

Basically, I want to make sure I'm not buying into a world of hurt here.

Thanks!
Mark

 

[SurfBeat]

Before you buy, log onto Kelly Blue Book to get a price.

Next, hit your browser and log onto NADA, again, get the price. (NADA is more regional, so you will get a more accurate picture of what PWC's are selling for, however, the KBB is also a good source of info)

Then, and most important, take the seat off the PWC, look at the engine to see if the owner took care of it, (clean inside, hoses in good condition, no oil residue in the hull or on engine) then pull out your compression tester and check the compression on each cylinder. (should read 135-150 in each cylinder and not more than a 10 degree variance)

Then, take it for a ride. Don't rely on simply taking the owners word that the PWC is in great mechanical condition.

If the owner won't let you take it for a ride, go shopping for another.

If you follow that advice, in addition to the advice that will likely follow this post, you will save money and heartache and maybe, enjoy the rest of the summer on the lake.