Hello everyone
I have been reading the forums and have a few questions about a potential purchase
The boat in question is a 2004 Seadoo Sportster 4tec 155
The boat is for sale by an Older gentleman who moved from Florida to the mountains.
He says he bought it brand new
It’s a mix of fresh/saltwater usage. According to him it’s always been Garage or storage kept,hours unknown. Upholstery is in great shape no rips or tears,and has a Bimini top. New gas gauge,speedometer works,but the tachometer does not. I can send the tach off for rebuild from what I’ve read.
No major damages from what photos I’ve seen,but he says it could use a good wash/wax/buff to really “pop”
It comes with the trailer also of course which has new tires and working lights and new bunks.
In the past week he told me that he has changed the oil/Filter,spark plugs and put in a new Battery
He also claims to have installed a new impeller,wear ring/impeller housing with only a few trips on them. Maybe 10 hours at most he says.
He has photos from last week when had it out and about on the lake after doing the above tune up maintenance.
I am considering taking a look at the boat,however when I asked about a water test he declined stating that he doesn’t want to be hassled by all of that
He says we can start it in the yard and on the hose. He says the motors fine and he would not have me travel to look at a piece of junk.
His asking price is $4,500 which is less expensive than what I’ve seen in my area.
What is the forums consensus on this situation? My wife is especially concerned about not water testing,which i can agree with. However the fun side of me says if he takes even less for it and it just needs a little TLC it could be a huge score?!
I figured start it up and see how it sounds and give it a little throttle?
Thanks for the input!
I have been reading the forums and have a few questions about a potential purchase
The boat in question is a 2004 Seadoo Sportster 4tec 155
The boat is for sale by an Older gentleman who moved from Florida to the mountains.
He says he bought it brand new
It’s a mix of fresh/saltwater usage. According to him it’s always been Garage or storage kept,hours unknown. Upholstery is in great shape no rips or tears,and has a Bimini top. New gas gauge,speedometer works,but the tachometer does not. I can send the tach off for rebuild from what I’ve read.
No major damages from what photos I’ve seen,but he says it could use a good wash/wax/buff to really “pop”
It comes with the trailer also of course which has new tires and working lights and new bunks.
In the past week he told me that he has changed the oil/Filter,spark plugs and put in a new Battery
He also claims to have installed a new impeller,wear ring/impeller housing with only a few trips on them. Maybe 10 hours at most he says.
He has photos from last week when had it out and about on the lake after doing the above tune up maintenance.
I am considering taking a look at the boat,however when I asked about a water test he declined stating that he doesn’t want to be hassled by all of that
He says we can start it in the yard and on the hose. He says the motors fine and he would not have me travel to look at a piece of junk.
His asking price is $4,500 which is less expensive than what I’ve seen in my area.
What is the forums consensus on this situation? My wife is especially concerned about not water testing,which i can agree with. However the fun side of me says if he takes even less for it and it just needs a little TLC it could be a huge score?!
I figured start it up and see how it sounds and give it a little throttle?
Thanks for the input!
