DickB
New Member
Just came across this forum. I'm a long-time jet ski rider. I started with a Kawasaki JS440 stand-up in the late 70s. Back then it was quite a novelty - one of the first times out the sheriff stopped me just to chat about it. Picked up a 1996 Sea Doo GTX for me and the kids many years later. Still have that; but got tired of it and recently acquired a 2014 Sea Doo Spark 90 hp. Really like it. Taking it to Florida January and February.
Also got a 1982 Wetbike about 5 years ago. I had seen them years ago, and of course in the James Bond movie. This one was good mechanically, but the fiberglass was chalky and the decals faded and worn. I stripped off the decals, wet sanded the gel coat, buffed and polished, painted stripes, and added original-style graphics. It's not fast, but fun to ride. A lot of people have never seen one and don't know what it is.
Also got a 1982 Wetbike about 5 years ago. I had seen them years ago, and of course in the James Bond movie. This one was good mechanically, but the fiberglass was chalky and the decals faded and worn. I stripped off the decals, wet sanded the gel coat, buffed and polished, painted stripes, and added original-style graphics. It's not fast, but fun to ride. A lot of people have never seen one and don't know what it is.
