Bruinsrme Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Thank you for all the advice and warnings and concerns. I pick the ride up tomorrow http://www.seadoo.com/NR/rdonlyres/8E7CA5F3-F7D3-486E-B44F-F041127C39F2/0/Bkg_03_Large.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 That looks really fun. How much horsepower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartdude Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 I hope that ski pole comes off easy. /jealous mode on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 155hp and the ski pole is retractable/removable. It also comes with 2 different keys. One of the keys limits the engine rpms so a rider can get about 55% of full speed and the other keys allows full speed. I ended up going with the 4 stroke engine for ease of use for the entire family. Just put gas in and go. Not one dealer would budge on MSRP but instead they include the trailer, cover, lifejackets and other goodies. In the end it was much more than I ever thought of paying for one but I can not wait to get it on the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Great looking machine. I would be curious to learn how well it tracks with a good slalom skier cutting behind it. If you get a chance, please let me know. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 boom, this is our first water craft. It may be sometime before my son gets up on skis/ski. I will be able to tell you how much the kids enjoy tubing. The dealer put me in contact with an owner of this machines baby bro, same engine just some cosemetic differences, and he assured me that pull 2 tubes or a skier is like a hot knife going through butter. So I told my wife about it and she said we can't afford it. I expected that and if she didn't say it it would worry me. thenshe started asing a number of questions like; Would we be able to tube/ski with it 4 stroke or 2 stroke and is four stroke easier for me (meaning her) can my escape tow it are there any 2003 left overs how much are life jackets is it a 3 seater then the closing comment lets wait til next year. Never how much is was, of course this is where the secret sluch fund comes in. I threw wome money at it to get the payments very low. I wish I didn't have to work today....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 That one looks awesome! I rode a couple of Sea-Doo's while visiting family in S. Texas. He had the three person one and the XP version, the XP was a rocket it zippes along at close to 70MPH while the 3 person one topped out around 55. The 3 person one did a great job at pulling around a tube, most fun I have had on the water in sometime. We have a huge lake to play on in my area (Lake Champlain) and I wish I had one. I just can justify it since winters are so damn long and the water does not get warm until around now or early Aug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Congrats! I hope you have a lot of fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Great...another noisy PWC to add to our waterways. No doubt we can count on you to decrease the swan population with that, that, that thing. I can almost hear the fish choking from the obnoxious fumes as I type this. I guess dock owners need to start ordering lumber for when you bash into one. Hell, I might just give up boating altogether. JUST KIDDING!!!!! WAY TO GO MAN!!! That is a great PWC! And you did the right thing going with the 4-Tec engine. That motor is a great design and puts out power in the right rpm range. I think you'll be shocked at the hole-shot. It's awesome!! And once you get use to it, try rolling along at 20 or 30 mph, back off the throttle, yank the F-N-R to reverse, and nail the throttle. Why...you'll be back in the submarine business!! Now DOO the right thing and start Google searching for an intake grate and maybe some Hydro-Turf and towables and coolers and...... Congrats!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hmmmm....let's see now. Where's that scoresheet........oh, yeah: Swans 100 pts Ducks 75 pts Fishing Boats 50 pts Wading Fisherman 150 pts Swimmers -50 pts Sailboats 1000 pts Blue Heron 500 pts Docks -100 pts (plus damages) Another PWC 0 pts -Just kiddin'! Hey, Tom started it! Have a blast out there! Nice-looking machine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgie Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 We just bought a Bayliner runabout a couple of weeks ago. They wouldn't budge off MSRP either. They threw in a few extras (Cover, anchor, etc.) since the trailer was included in the package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Georgie thank you for that feed back. I tried and tried but they basically told me no no and no again. As soon as I mentioned a price they pulled out the 2 stroke models, as soon as I mentioned 4 stroke models they put the price back up on top. thanks for the support. I can't wait until sunday.......Voom voom FRZ topping out at 55 mph, I would say that is buzzing right along. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 CONGRATS!!!!!! A nice looking machine. You will be happy with the Sea Doo. Have fun, enjoy, be safe. And if you get a chamce to pick up number 2 (you will have the bug) good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted July 25, 2004 Author Share Posted July 25, 2004 well I took it out today, and I really need practice backing up with a trailer. The thing scream and at 62 with a little more trottle to go I was holding on for dear life. Easily hits 58 with 400 pounds of rider, turns on dime. the OPAS system is very useful. I did manage to roll it with 3 people on it. It happens very quick and it takes one by surprise. it was a lot of fun and the dangers are pretty evident. All in all what a heck of a toy. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Enjoy yourself and for farks sake don't kill yourself ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Bruins, I found that pvc piping and some clamps will make a great trailer guide. Really helpful when backing a empty trailer into the drink. They sell a kit at Boat US ect. but you can make one for pennies on the buck. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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