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[Big Boi]

New to the forum.... WASSSSSSSSUUP!

I just bought a pair of '95-'96 Sea-Doo Bombardier XP's. Both need work , and at leat one is in running condition. We got the PWC's for free and only paid for the trailer they rest on.

The previous owner purchased them in a small town in Central Florida. So they were most likely lake ridden. He himself said they were running when he got them. But do to his age and health, he just cant do anything with them anymore. So they have been sitting in his driveway for the past 5 yrs...:leaving:

Im handy when it comes to most things, and have worked on both automotive and small engines before. So Im hoping the I can tackle a big chunk of the much needed maintenance. Any tips you guys can provide will be greatly appreciated. Seeing as this is my first time owning and working on any type of watercraft.

Here's a pic of them. Ill have them home once I get a hitch put on my Dodge.

 

[Rampage]

Welcome to the site. Lots of good info on here. :cheers:

 

[Big Boi]

Thanks!

I was just in your part of town this past week. Played around in Naples thru Tampa. The $100 Jet Ski rental charges made me buy these, lol.

 

[Rampage]

You get those things up and running and hit me up. I will show you some fun spots....and where not to jump waves on your ski LOL!!!

 

[djredman99]

Hello and welcome.

Nice score on the skis! They will be great machines when you get them running.

 

[Big Boi]

As far as level, where do these ski's land?

i.e. entry level, middle ground, top of the line (seriously doubt it, lol)...

And what type speed should I expect?

 

[Big Boi]

You get those things up and running and hit me up. I will show you some fun spots....and where not to jump waves on your ski LOL!!!

I hear ya on that one!

Were planning on getting them up and running after our "FREEZING" winters, lol.

 

[djredman99]

As far as level, where do these ski's land?

i.e. entry level, middle ground, top of the line (seriously doubt it, lol)...

And what type speed should I expect?

You should have the 787 motors in these skis. With that you can expect to get high 50's as far as mph goes. Don't be fooled by what your speedometer tells you as they are a bit inaccurate. You would have to use a GPS to get an accurate reading.

But the XP's are a very maneuvearble machine and you could consider it to be their top of the line as far as 2-seaters go. The GSX are also 2-seaters with the same engine, but the hull design is larger for more stability. The XP's were the more racing inspired machine.

I am not sure what retail prices of those skis were for those years, if that is what you want to use as a measure of "top of the line". I would bet the GTX cost more but they are 3-seaters.

 

[Big Boi]

6 months has gone by and Ive finally got the skis home. Work has been hectic, and didnt have the time to drive up and get'em. Pressure cleaned them, got most of the oxidation and dirt off (surprisingly). I also replaced the bunk boards, trailer lightning, new spare tire carrier, winch, jack, and bearings.

The trailer pulled great, and I can wait to get'em up and running.

If you guys were in my shoes, what would you do first?

 

[purple_people_eater]

i just got one of these myself. the owner of mine bought it brand new off of the showroom floor and the orignal price was 7256 for it, ( i got the invoice from where he bought it). if i where you i would start by draining the old fuel/oil, replace grey fuel lines if you still got them, carb rebuild, oil line replacement, new batteries, rave valve cleaning, replace jet pump oil and make sure your vts motors are not locked up. then go from there.