Waverunner shopping

[svtcobra725]

So I’m thinking about grabbing a cheaper waverunner to add to the collection. Anyone have experience with the Seadoo Sparks?

I know they are very basic but I’m not looking to spend more than 4/5k. Better to go with a newer spark or an older more optioned waverunner?

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[Yaj Yak]

someone on here has/had one and really enjoyed it. ill see if i can find the posts.

 

[Yaj Yak]

got it

Sharkbites Spark

Bought this 2015 Sea Doo Spark 3up last week. 430lbs and 90hp. Its an absolute blast to ride! I've had it our 4 times so far. Fox in St. Charles and Elgin, Lake Koshkonong and Lake Pewaukee. It's got awesome pickup out of the hole shot all the way up until it tops out at 50mph. Handles...

www.thechicagogarage.com

 

[VenomousDSG]

Sparks are good beginner skis, but very underpowered and unenthusiastic for experienced riders.

 

[PANDA]

I would look into a Yamaha VX series for that price point. Rock solid reliability and is not built like a fisher price toy.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i haven't heard that.

most people i've heard with them love their tossability and fun factor.

 

[PANDA]

yeah they probably fun as hell. They look about the size of my old Waveraider and that was alot more fun to ride than my current 4-stroke Yamaha.

They just look like they are built like junk

 

[EmersonHart13]

Guy we rented lakehouse from in July owned one. He loves it though he has the nicest version. He is also made of money so I trust that it doesn't suck if he owns it....

 

[VenomousDSG]

GP1300r

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[svtcobra725]

I know they are super basic but right now I can get a 15/16 for around 4K. Have some fun on it for a year, sell it for the same price and get something nicer? Hmmm

 

[svtcobra725]

GP1300r

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These things are bulletproof from what I’ve read

 

[PANDA]

IDK... I see ALOT on craigslist with engine problems. Weird for a Yamaha. But if they are anything like the triple/triple (SRX) 2-stroke snowmobiles. Put bad or regular gas in it and they can blow up. (I know completely different motor)

 

[Yaj Yak]

So I’m thinking about grabbing a cheaper waverunner to add to the collection. Anyone have experience with the Seadoo Sparks?

I know they are very basic but I’m not looking to spend more than 4/5k. Better to go with a newer spark or an older more optioned waverunner?

two year old thread but i got to ride a spark yesterday and it's fucking hilariously fun and different from a "big" pwc.

48-50 mph on the thing felt fun but sketchy as fuck compared to a "fullsize" one and it's quick as fuck outta the hole for how few horsepowers it supposedly have.

i can definitely see the appeal. i don't think i'd personally ride one but it felt like a fucking dirtbike

 

[PANDA]

Those 4/5K waverunners are now 7/8K.

 

[jason05gt]

Kind of relevant to the topic, but does anyone have a line on a single place trailer? I’ve called dealers and if they have one it’s a double place which I don’t need. I guess COVID is impacting their supply chain. I also saw a few on Craigslist but no luck there either.

 

[PANDA]

Kind of relevant to the topic, but does anyone have a line on a single place trailer? I’ve called dealers and if they have one it’s a double place which I don’t need. I guess COVID is impacting their supply chain. I also saw a few on Craigslist but no luck there either.

I see them all the time on Facebook marketplace. You will probably pay $1000 for something newer and nice tho...

 

[jason05gt]

I see them all the time on Facebook marketplace. You will probably pay $1000 for something newer and nice tho...

I see them there too (usually cross sold on CL too) but honestly the people that are selling are flakes. I reach out and never hear back or get an initial communication and ask for info only to get ghosted.

 

[PANDA]

I see them there too (usually cross sold on CL too) but honestly the people that are selling are flakes. I reach out and never hear back or get an initial communication and ask for info only to get ghosted.

Honestly craigslist is a bit more reliable these days. Maybe the fact that it requires more work to post something makes sellers more easier to work with.

 

[Yaj Yak]

FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE FUCKING BLOWS ASSS

 

[Yaj Yak]

Kind of relevant to the topic, but does anyone have a line on a single place trailer? I’ve called dealers and if they have one it’s a double place which I don’t need. I guess COVID is impacting their supply chain. I also saw a few on Craigslist but no luck there either.

I've had my eye open- i haven't forgotten- just haven't seen shit.

 

[Yaj Yak]

I see them there too (usually cross sold on CL too) but honestly the people that are selling are flakes. I reach out and never hear back or get an initial communication and ask for info only to get ghosted.

SEA DOO PWC TRAILER GALVANIZED - trailers - by owner - vehicle...

SEADOO GALVANIZED SEADOO TRAILER,W,WINCH,8 to 10 ft or abjust,

muskegon.craigslist.org

karavan jet ski trailer - trailers - by owner - vehicle automotive...

Caravan JetSki trailer

milwaukee.craigslist.org

Jet ski trailer - trailers - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Good condition karavan waverunner jet ski trailer. Text or leave a message. 9two0 twotwo957 two two.

appleton.craigslist.org

 

[PANDA]

RA Adam's in McHenry had a few single place trailers out front as of today

 

[Yaj Yak]

RA Adam's in McHenry had a few single place trailers out front as of today

 

[Yaj Yak]

$1500 throw tax/fees/bs on it it's a $2,000 nutshot

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[Boostie]

Since there are a bunch of people who seem to know the wave runner market, I have a 96 GTX with aluminum triton trailer I have been tossing around the idea of selling. The last time the ski was on the water (about 3 years ago) the throttle cable fell off the carb and ended my day. Fast forward it sat from that day till this summer when I very quickly attempted to start it and was unsuccessful. I would imagine it would need to have the carbs cleaned/tune up but I haven't really diagnosed yet. Any idea what it is worth in todays market? I have new tires for the trailer, floor grips and a few other misc new parts for it and it also has a all season cover for the ski while on the trailer. I have a buddy who has asked me about selling it a couple times but honestly have no idea what its worth as is verses just keeping it and fixing one day.