Yes, just a few miles. I am also a local bus driver and drive by their house on martin way every day at 10:47 AM monday though wednesday ! If they ride the bus they know me.
Can you please find out the condition of these two engines (hours and compression please).
Your best bet is to have yours rebuilt. I would use SES or SBT, do a little research on both then decide. You could also get used from Minnetonka or 99spxxx. There is also a seadoo parts guy in your area that advertises on Seattle CL. Good luck.