1993 SeeDoo Explorer Bombardier Restoration Project...Help and Advice Needed!

[jbsails]

Hey Guys....I am a noob to the PWC world, but an avid boater and have restored many sailboats, whalers, etc. I picked up what I think is a bit of a rare SeeDoo today for $350 here in San Diego. It is a 1993 SeeDoo Explorer Bombardier and I am excited about this restoration project.

It will need a motor and at the moment, I have no idea where to start...any direction initially from guys that have experience will be very appreciated.

I think these may have been underpowered initially...so I would really like to do this right, power it with ample "go" and turn this into a cool vintage beauty. I will take photos along the way for posting.

Your thoughts, insights, and comments would be very much appreciated. I am starting from scratch...this is my first PWC!

Best,
JB

 

[obietheprosoccerguy]

There is one just like that in the Phoenix Craigslist for $150 or cheaper I I remember, will try an find the posting

 

[obietheprosoccerguy]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/3621645116.html

There it is, guy is asking $100 obo, has no motor, it is a project.

 

[jbsails]

Hey thanks, Obietheprosoccerguy....

If it had a motor, I would be all over it! I need advice as to what to do for a motor...haha!

Thanks.

 

[LouDoo]

I believe your boat originally had a 587 if you want to put the original engine back in try PM'ing minnetonka4me. I know the later explorers had a 717 which was 85hp vs. the 587 65hp. Since you don't have a rebuildable core you might want to consider an upgrade.

To be honest I have never done this and I'm not sure if it's even feasible, I'm just throwing it out as a possibility.

Lou