hi guys, im looking soon at buying either a new or used seadoo. I want to use it for recreation, towing and wake boarding. Ive been told that i would be stupid for not getting a supercharged version. As i wouldnt be using it all the time and would have limited use over summer i just dont know if i should go for a 155 engine or a supercharged version? Anythinoghts would be good... especially to know if a non supercharged would be ok in sea water and able to tow compfortably. Cheers Daniel
which seadoo to purchase
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qsilver23t
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Sea doo sells a wake booster. It sits on the back of the ski on the S3 hull, and you fill it with water to make a larger wake. Don't know how effective it is. Also, the wake models come with features like a wakeboard rack and telescoping tow pole, as well as a tow mode for controlled acceleration.
I currently own two supercharged models - a 2010 GTX Limited iS 260 and a new 2012 RXP-X 260 RS.
You should consider the ongoing maintenance and fuel costs of supercharged vs non-supercharged.
The older supercharged models need a complete supercharger overhaul at 100 hours but the newer models only need this at 200 hours.
You need to assess whether non-supercharged would satisfactorily meet your requirements - if so, you will save a considerable amount on maintenance and fuel.
I find that I only drive these supercharged models in 'sports' mode (eco or touring mode feels very sluggish after sports mode) but I pay for this pleasure at the fuel bowser with 98 octance costing $A1.56. per litre ($US7.38 per gallon) here in AUS (I have emptied these supercharged models easily in a half day of 'fun').
Re using a ski for wakeboarding - although the ski will tow OK I don't really think that the ski wake is anywhere near comparable to that of a dedicated wakeboard boat - regardless of water ballast, etc. To do any type of towing with a ski here in AUS requires a three seater - driver, observer and person to be towed (unless you start the tow from the shore each time - difficult).
You should consider the ongoing maintenance and fuel costs of supercharged vs non-supercharged.
The older supercharged models need a complete supercharger overhaul at 100 hours but the newer models only need this at 200 hours.
You need to assess whether non-supercharged would satisfactorily meet your requirements - if so, you will save a considerable amount on maintenance and fuel.
I find that I only drive these supercharged models in 'sports' mode (eco or touring mode feels very sluggish after sports mode) but I pay for this pleasure at the fuel bowser with 98 octance costing $A1.56. per litre ($US7.38 per gallon) here in AUS (I have emptied these supercharged models easily in a half day of 'fun').
Re using a ski for wakeboarding - although the ski will tow OK I don't really think that the ski wake is anywhere near comparable to that of a dedicated wakeboard boat - regardless of water ballast, etc. To do any type of towing with a ski here in AUS requires a three seater - driver, observer and person to be towed (unless you start the tow from the shore each time - difficult).
superheropunk
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I have a 2007 Wake with Ski Pole. While it does well with tubes, knee boards and wakeskates I find that a big wakeboard bogs down the ski a lot.
I own both a super charged and a non-super charged model. This works for me as my GF loves the non and I LOVE the supercharged ski.
Personally, no matter the cost, I will NEVER not own a supercharged ski. I enjoy that I can go 60 MPH in under 3 seconds and yet the engine is barely working when I an cruising at 55 MPH...
Personally, no matter the cost, I will NEVER not own a supercharged ski. I enjoy that I can go 60 MPH in under 3 seconds and yet the engine is barely working when I an cruising at 55 MPH...
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