1998 seadoo sportster

[resqdiver]

I found what i thought to be a good deal on a 1998 Seadoo Sportster. This is a single 85 hp and only has 69 hours on the meter. When I looked at the boat at the marina I was hooked there was not a scratch,blemish fade or sticker out of place. Then the owner informed me they had fired the engine and they heard a noise. They shut down and the mechanic determined it to be a loose nut on the flywheel. So they ordered the part I placed a deposit on the boat with the intent if I'm not satisfied after a test drive deal off. So I wait after 2 weeks of phone calls (Marina is 30 miles from home so not feasible to drive there to check on progress.)I told repair is complete a test ride is planned. I check after 2 days of no call back and I'm told that now the starter is being replaced because it wasn't the right one?? Which then lead to a new coil being needed. Since the marina is not a Seadoo dealer they have to order through a dealer so a delay in getting the part. So another round of phone calls with promises. I recived word last night that repairs complete and they would test drive in the morning and call me. I finally reached the marina at 1:30 an was told they had the boat ready to do a test run. And I will recieve a call right after the run. No call back finally reach them at 4:00 and the front office girl who has been my contact all this time says hang on I think they are set with the boat. She comes back on to inform me that she just spoke with Ron the owner who is a hour away pick up another customers motor and pick up a seal for my boat???? I then be come a little irrate as I am totally at a loss as to what they are doing?? I let them know I would be at the marina tomorrow to see what the hell is going on. Any thoughts??? What do I look for???

 

[elevatedmind]

Dude I would walk away. I hope you gave your deposit with a check if not get your money back and walk away. Apperantly there is something wrong and they keep stalling. Take a look at kustomKarl's single motor Challenger that boat is mint.

 

[Lee]

Dude I would walk away. I hope you gave your deposit with a check if not get your money back and walk away. Apperantly there is something wrong and they keep stalling. Take a look at kustomKarl's single motor Challenger that boat is mint.

:agree:Sounds like your getting the run around,take your money and run

 

[Gunsrunner]

I agree, if they can't get it going are you willing to spend the time, money, and effort to make it work properly. I'm not saying that these boats don't need work to keep them running, but if a machanic is have so much trouble how are you going to go?
You also haven't said the price so it is hard to make an informed recommendation.