Dr Honda
Well-Known Member
Hi Guys,
I'm the kind of guy who prefers a project. I like new things... but I like old stuff too. For example... the boat in my avatar was a beater that I restored last spring.
So... right now, I have the opportunity to buy 3 different watercraft for a spring time project. The first one is a 90 SeaDoo SI (rare) the second one is a 94 SPI, and the third is a Polaris SLT 750.
The 90 only needs some love. The 94 needs an engine. (I have a spare in the shop) and the Polaris is unknown. It runs, has compression, but is lacking power and is "Squealing" according to the owner.
all of them are dirt cheap. (around $200 each)
I know the 94 is kind of the last generation, and that the hull design handles well. But something keeps pulling my eye toward the 90. It's ugly, and square... but if I put my talents on a rebuild... will it be retro-cool when I'm done, or will it just be an old ski??
That's my real question.
I need to move on these soon (possibly tonight) otherwise someone else will buy them to part them out.
Realistically... for $800, and some paperwork, and can get all 3 and a single trailer, so I may just buy all of it, and resale them later when the weather gets better.
Give me your thoughts guys. Even if it just to say... the old one is gay.
I'm the kind of guy who prefers a project. I like new things... but I like old stuff too. For example... the boat in my avatar was a beater that I restored last spring.
So... right now, I have the opportunity to buy 3 different watercraft for a spring time project. The first one is a 90 SeaDoo SI (rare) the second one is a 94 SPI, and the third is a Polaris SLT 750.
The 90 only needs some love. The 94 needs an engine. (I have a spare in the shop) and the Polaris is unknown. It runs, has compression, but is lacking power and is "Squealing" according to the owner.
all of them are dirt cheap. (around $200 each)
I know the 94 is kind of the last generation, and that the hull design handles well. But something keeps pulling my eye toward the 90. It's ugly, and square... but if I put my talents on a rebuild... will it be retro-cool when I'm done, or will it just be an old ski??
That's my real question.
I need to move on these soon (possibly tonight) otherwise someone else will buy them to part them out.
Realistically... for $800, and some paperwork, and can get all 3 and a single trailer, so I may just buy all of it, and resale them later when the weather gets better.
Give me your thoughts guys. Even if it just to say... the old one is gay.
