Looking at used 2001 seadoos gtxrfi

[mike0102]

Anyone that can give me any advice on 2001 gtxrfi seadoo's, looking at buying 2 used ones with approx 120 hrs on each. The hours seem a little high compared to others I've looked at. Not sure of any known problems to look for. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[seadooya]

personal preference

i would stick with "carbed" models. Not intimidating to wrench on, along with, your not at the mercy of the "stealerships" when they decide to go into "limp" mode.

 

[SEADOOSICAL GAMES]

785 gtx = junk ...and then on top of that they are rfi's...like the other guy said nthing but problems ....

 

[SEADOOSICAL GAMES]

well if you get both for 600.00 with a double trailer then i would consider getting them ...then selling them ~

 

[gouda272]

For what its worth

I have a 2001 GTX RFI lasty year. I didn't know much about ski's when i bought it and I probably paid too much but i paid 2500 for it with a dbl trailer and an 89 seadoo. i sold the 89 for 300.00. The 2001 has 320 + hrs on it. The engine actually still seems pretty good though i am having a power issue with it now. it only goes about 40mph after i tipped it and it took on water.

allegedly the guy put 1k into the jet pump before i bought it. i had to put in a new rectifier (supposedly this part goes quite frequently on these skis) but since i replaced my batteries have charged just fine while using the ski.

After talking to a few people it would seem that repairs can be expensive unless you can do them yourself and since there are more electronics in this ski it can get quite costly. I am thinking about selling mine and getting another 3-seater for the kids. I also have a 99 ultra 150.