seadoo speedster 1996-1997

[madmax96]

hi i am very interested in buying a seadoo speedster possibly tomorrow i just had a few questions

what is the most common part or thing to break on the boat?

are they good in the salt water is there anything i should do after running in the salt water

what is some maintenance i should do on the boat to make it last for the longest time?


and pretty much anything thing else you guys think i should know about this kind of boat please respond asap

thank you!!!!!

 

[Phildoo]

First thing is a compression test. Period.
Water test if possible.
It's worth it to bring a mechanic familiar with seadoos.
Don't get in a rush to purchase. Best time of year to buy.
Post your findings back here for responses. Boat year, hours, condition etc..
Good luck.

 

[madmax96]

the guy said the compression was 145 on left and 150 on right it is a 1996 speedster i think about 150 hours asking 3500 firm with a trailer you think its a good deal?

 

[Phildoo]

Do your own compression test. The boat have twins in it?

 

[madmax96]

how do i do a compression test and does have twins

 

[Phildoo]

Since your planning on buying boat I would just go ahead and buy a tester anyway. Easy to do, just pull both plugs from the engine and crank few a seconds to get highest reading. Then do other cylinder. You don't want more than 10 psi difference between the two cylinders. It's acceptable but will need work soon.