Two questions about my new GTI ?

[Bigmoss]

i just bought my first ski 2010 GTI SE 130 and just tried it for the first time. I have ridden allot of different skis over the years friends and rentals and I can't be 100% sure but never a three seater I don't think.

My first question is after my maybe 10 minute ride as it was getting dark and I pulled the ski back out on the trailer I took the seat off to make sure all was good and saw a little water in the bottom under the motor and drive shaft towards the rear. Now this could have been from the dealer winterizing it for the previous owner I guess last fall ? Is this a bit normal for a ski or should the engine compartment be dry as a bone ? As I said this was a quick ride and the ski not left in the water. I could not see any leaks or anything.

My second questions is do realize this is an entry level ski but I was a bit shocked at the lack of top speed. I can hit around 90-92 KM per hours so 55mph or so and that's it. But I even get that at half throttle. There is nothing more between half and full when it feels there should be ? Or am I just expecting too much from this ski ?

 

[lamajama]

It's not that unusual to have a little water in there. Of course it depends on what you mean by a "little
water".... Were the plugs snug? In any respect to be sure, vacuum that water out and check next ride.

On the speed I think you're expecting too much. That's a lot of weight for a relatively small motor to
push. 55 is pretty darn good in my opinion. The GTI is the least powered 4 stroke not incl Spark that is.

 

[clmboating]

Water gets in through the air intake vents, and sometimes through the seat. You're good on the water situation unless it starts to sink, then you've got a problem. For a GTI, 55mph sounds normal, and if you feel lack of power, it doesn't hurt to replace the plugs.

 

[Searide]

I get 55 mph Max on my 2011. I also get a little water in there. It's ok as long as it's not a lot of water

 

[ski-d00]

That extra half throttle is reserved for the big dogs like the RXTX and RXPX, lol. Most 130s will hit around 57 mph with a single rider and smooth water.

A little water in the hull is normal, lots of places it can come in. Very rarely do I see one bone dry. The bilge suction tubes will keep it pretty empty.