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Didn't seadoo deeply discount the HX when sales were poor? I thought I read on here somewhere people were getting them for well under 3k new.The 97' had a msrp of $5,999.
This guy has an honest looking offering here. He just has a time of year problem... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-...ash=item25c4063a82:g:b64AAOSwgmJXzxL3&vxp=mtr
Seadoo had problems with the HX. Not mechanical problems but people problems. Too many were ridden by folks that didn't get that they were a specialty race model thing. It's partly their fault because they put it out there as a normal option and all PWC's were selling like hotcakes at the time. For every guy that loves an HX there were 20 guys and girls that were like "what the heck?". Most people can not balance it when not running or re-board when they fall off. At this point most of the survivors have made their way to the right hands. The HX is the only place left in the Seadoo world where 2-stroke ski performance is being pushed further every year.
Seadoo had problems with the HX. Not mechanical problems but people problems. Too many were ridden by folks that didn't get that they were a specialty race model thing. It's partly their fault because they put it out there as a normal option and all PWC's were selling like hotcakes at the time. For every guy that loves an HX there were 20 guys and girls that were like "what the heck?". Most people can not balance it when not running or re-board when they fall off. At this point most of the survivors have made their way to the right hands. The HX is the only place left in the Seadoo world where 2-stroke ski performance is being pushed further every year.
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I wish my boat came with a minute meter. That whole pesky multiplying by 60 thing always has stumped me...
http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/5784022876.html
http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/5784022876.html
1996 SeaDoo Bombardier GTX 110hp - $1300
http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/5789624689.html
http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/5789624689.html
glsmohio
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thats a deal!
Double waver runner / jet ski trailer - $650
http://columbus.craigslist.org/tro/5771364303.html
Not horrible for a torsion axle.
http://columbus.craigslist.org/tro/5771364303.html
Not horrible for a torsion axle.
Yeah it was 2 hrs for me but the guy I traded the hx met me at the same place so worked out well.
I bought the kawi for the engine also but already have a title. I might fix the pump and beat it around a bit to see if the engine will hold up or if it needs a rebuild.
I bought the kawi for the engine also but already have a title. I might fix the pump and beat it around a bit to see if the engine will hold up or if it needs a rebuild.
critracer
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Probably not a bad deal for both a 99 SPX & 96 XP & a trailer.
http://flint.craigslist.org/boa/5809580494.html
http://flint.craigslist.org/boa/5809580494.html
It's a kawi but one of the more rare ones.
Kawasaki XiR wave runner / Jet Ski - Blown Motor - $500
http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/5816359104.html
Kawasaki XiR wave runner / Jet Ski - Blown Motor - $500
http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/5816359104.html
Yeah it looks like a racer with those sponsons and the PJS colors.
Yeah I did a little reading. Supposed to be a carbon fiber hull, pjs pipe, set back engine and pump along with some other stuff. Apparently only 500 made of these as well. Maybe I'll low ball and throw the 1100 in it.
Carbon Fiber? Yeah go get it quick.
kevinz
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Since we're posting Kawi's in here, let me show you guys this one and pick your brains. I have wanted one of these for a long time, and I made this guy a lowball offer for just the ski and he accepted. I have to drive 3 hours for it, which is no biggie. The ad says a rod broke in the engine; he has the engine out of it and he sent me pics. It's trash; non-rebuildable and not a good core because it's got a gaping hole in the block.
My dilemma is, I would love to get it, but I'm afraid at being in it for too much after it gets fixed. I can do all the work myself, so it's just parts. Problem is, used cases ain't cheap for this ski; best I found was $500 on ebay. So I had a few options, not sure what to do.
1) Buy it and get a salvage engine (if I can even find one, which isn't proving fruitful).
2) Buy it, get a set of damaged cases off ebay, and slap together a core out of the parts and get a reman (SBT says the only damage they charge for is busted cases; there are a few on ebay for around $250 that aren't busted; the thrust bearing went out and machined grooves in the case...maybe I ought to call and confirm with them that type of damage is ok?)
3) Not buy it and wait until I find one in my price range ready to go.
Problem is, with options 1 and 2, I *think* I can still come in at less than half these skis go for locally, which is around $5k....thoughts?
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/5804073173.html
My dilemma is, I would love to get it, but I'm afraid at being in it for too much after it gets fixed. I can do all the work myself, so it's just parts. Problem is, used cases ain't cheap for this ski; best I found was $500 on ebay. So I had a few options, not sure what to do.
1) Buy it and get a salvage engine (if I can even find one, which isn't proving fruitful).
2) Buy it, get a set of damaged cases off ebay, and slap together a core out of the parts and get a reman (SBT says the only damage they charge for is busted cases; there are a few on ebay for around $250 that aren't busted; the thrust bearing went out and machined grooves in the case...maybe I ought to call and confirm with them that type of damage is ok?)
3) Not buy it and wait until I find one in my price range ready to go.
Problem is, with options 1 and 2, I *think* I can still come in at less than half these skis go for locally, which is around $5k....thoughts?
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/5804073173.html
WhiskeyD
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Too bad its ugly as sin lol. Seadoo definitely takes the cake in the 90s
Haha definitely. Hell they still own everyone in aesthetics. I despise the look of the new Yamahas and the kawis aren't great either.
I just like the rarity of this one. Recreate the past sitting next to the 95xp800, lol. I really don't have room to store another one for winter though.
Ank if your not going to act on it let me know.
KevinZ if you made the guy an offer and he accepted you go buy the ski and then figure it out. I know those things are fast and a nice ride but know no specifics.
KevinZ if you made the guy an offer and he accepted you go buy the ski and then figure it out. I know those things are fast and a nice ride but know no specifics.
Must be a nice signing bonus.
I got hosed on a great deal I was picking up for [MENTION=33499]WhiskeyD[/MENTION] this week too. Agreed on a price and pickup time which was the earliest he could meet. Then get a text that the ski sold. That's happened to me 3 times this summer.
I got hosed on a great deal I was picking up for [MENTION=33499]WhiskeyD[/MENTION] this week too. Agreed on a price and pickup time which was the earliest he could meet. Then get a text that the ski sold. That's happened to me 3 times this summer.
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