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Looked at it on the way to work.

Try the Yamaha classifieds. At least the ski will have some proven history. Could try the other sources, but a test ride a must. A dealer here had a left over 2011 FZR for 11.6 OTD, but not sure if...

Maybe repair bills will do the trick. You can read through the Seadoo 4 tec forum and lots of issues. Read the Yamaha forum and way less problems. Some guys will tell you that the extended warranty...

Can only add the extended warranty only in the first year of the manufacturers warranty. I'd get the Yamaha. Riding a Seadoo is like Russian Roulette... is today the day.

Any warranty on either ski?

What ski and how much did you pay if you don't mind saying? Was it priced to reflect needing work? If not, guess no test ride?

Why not put a FZS rear seat with mount to make it a 3 seater unless you're just sold on a boat? Great looking ski.

Congrats. Tough kid, even to be seen on a Seadoo. Just kidding. Got my vote.

Yea right, try and buy a used 12 for $10,000 much less new.

Buy the 12 model![/QUOTE]

There have been basically new 2012 RXP-Xs sell for ~10k.[/QUOTE]

What I basically said applied to after...

It is a rubber piece that plugs the voids to prevent cavitation. I have used epoxy I'm times past, but the proper insert isn't expensive.

Wish everyone would just think before buying a ski like you did. No one wants problems on the water and that's why Yamaha is the way to go. Congrats. Be happy it was only a warning as they don't play...

OP, when you add friend of a friend, shade tree mechanic and two stroke.... well headed in the wrong direction. Even for a first ski, learn how to do the service yourself. The service should also be...

Is the oil clean or used? How does the engine run?

Yea right, try and buy a used 12 for $10,000 much less new.

Buy the 12 model![/QUOTE]

I have come across one in the 10k range, but decided against it as got a better deal on another ski. Hard I...

Well, the 2012 rxpx you're buying for hopefully 13k OTD with a trailer and warranty is worth 10,055 KBB after use. The 2013 rxpx with hopefully the same trailer, warranty, etc OTD at 13.5k is about...

Don't forget the insert.

I agree, but they are meeting the Coast Guard criteria as far as speed on its present design and that with a detuned engine. I don't see how they can make a ski with more power and better pump while...

Sounds like the owner didn't rev out the water in the water box and over time condensation from it worked the valves over. Rusty plugs could have come from the open exhaust valves or unless from...

I used Yamabond 4.

Really useless argument seeing the fact the OP said ski was capsized for a long time and was probably hydro locked. This does prove the reliability of a FXHO as an 09 thread had to be pulled out a...

You said you have a Yamaha boat. How do you like it?

If the motor is on with a dud carbon seal no bilge will save you.

Honestly I like the look of the doo, the motor size of the vxr and the ride of the Kawi. I would love a 1600-2000cc stx with the...

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17 hours on her now.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I've serviced both and find the Yamaha easier and for reasons earlier stated, would not recommend a seadoo as a first noob ski with plans to ocean cross. A...

Were the props stock factory bent or custom/ pitch verified? They vary from the manufacturer.