Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and have already enjoyed reading through hours of threads regarding SeaDoo Jet Skies and Seadoo Sport Boats. I have owned a couple of Jet Skies for a shot time and have recently purchased a 1996 Speedster. I have homes and spend time in both Manchester CT and Port St. Lucie FL. I have owned boats and motorcycles all of my life and really enjoy the wrenching part. The Jet drive system on the Jet Skies was 100% new to me and I can admit that before finding this site I did not completely understand how the systems worked. I had an issue with the 2002 Seadoo that I purchased with only running it on the trailer and the PO told me that it ran great. After putting it into the water, it did not run under load. I ended up having to take it to a mechanic who ended up just installing a re-manufactured engine and I sold the machine at a big $$$ loss without even trying it myself. That bad experience has motivated me to the point that I am going to learn everything about Seadoo’s. I have really enjoyed reading everyone’s experiences on this site. I have rebuilt several car engines and more motorcycle engines than I can count. I am new to the two strokes world. After spending some time on this site, I think I now understand motors and Jet drive systems to the point that I am almost look forward to having an issue with my machine to trouble shoot. I am going to purchase another jet ski with a 717 engine that is not running soon just as a project to have a spare engine for my Speedster. I will consider it a project to learn more.
Best Regards!!!!
I am new to this forum and have already enjoyed reading through hours of threads regarding SeaDoo Jet Skies and Seadoo Sport Boats. I have owned a couple of Jet Skies for a shot time and have recently purchased a 1996 Speedster. I have homes and spend time in both Manchester CT and Port St. Lucie FL. I have owned boats and motorcycles all of my life and really enjoy the wrenching part. The Jet drive system on the Jet Skies was 100% new to me and I can admit that before finding this site I did not completely understand how the systems worked. I had an issue with the 2002 Seadoo that I purchased with only running it on the trailer and the PO told me that it ran great. After putting it into the water, it did not run under load. I ended up having to take it to a mechanic who ended up just installing a re-manufactured engine and I sold the machine at a big $$$ loss without even trying it myself. That bad experience has motivated me to the point that I am going to learn everything about Seadoo’s. I have really enjoyed reading everyone’s experiences on this site. I have rebuilt several car engines and more motorcycle engines than I can count. I am new to the two strokes world. After spending some time on this site, I think I now understand motors and Jet drive systems to the point that I am almost look forward to having an issue with my machine to trouble shoot. I am going to purchase another jet ski with a 717 engine that is not running soon just as a project to have a spare engine for my Speedster. I will consider it a project to learn more.
Best Regards!!!!
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