1999 seadoo gsx limited

[Seadooguy10]

Hey everyone! Havent been on here for awhile but have been looking for a pwc for awhile now and ran across the 1999 seadoo gsx limited. I have a chance to buy it for 1600 with a trailer, it has been ridden only in a lake. The guy says it has 130 hrs on it and doesnt have any problems. Says he had the carbs cleaned about a year ago and switched the fuel lines as well. Anything that I should be wrned about before I go look at it/ buy it?

Thanks!

 

[griz400]

run it on the water, sometimes problems only happen in the water, and do a compression test, only takes 5 minutes

 

[ski-d00]

check engine compression and hold throttle wide open while testing, should be at least 130 and both cyls near equal. listen for a slight ticking sound in the top end, this is known as piston slap and occurs when it ingests water. it is more prevelent in the xpl models but can occur when there is a faulty pipe seal which is a common problem on the 951. if the tick is strong, it will need a top end job, minimum $300 if you do it yourself.

definitely water test it and check the hours and the function of the VTS and fuel gauge. both simple fixes but may give you bargaining material to drop the price a couple hundred.

check to make sure the head has never been off or ask why it was, the silver factory paint will be heavy and the head gasket will be painted silver as well.

I think the 99 gsxl is one of seadoo best ever models and will keep up with an rxp, it should hit 70 on the speedo on nice water. that's a good price, I sold one last year with 90 hrs for $2300 with a trailer and cover which was a good price.

 

[LouDoo]

Take it for what it's worth, this is just my opinion. But if it were me I would buy a SeaDoo with a 720 or 787. They are a lot more reliable and easier to work on than a 951.

Lou

 

[ski-d00]

don't be afraid of the 951, Lou. the added power would win you over, I'm sure, speed and power is king, you know. it is very reliable as long as you maintain it and check for common problems. I think it is just as easy to work on, but that's me.

 

[LouDoo]

You may be right, but all I have ever owned are 700 series SeaDoo's, it's what I know and to be honest until about a year ago I was afraid of owning a 787 but you're right the RAVE valves if maintained are well worth the extra 25hp. However that being said the 787 is plenty of power, at least for me, in a smaller hull, the 96XP and 96GSX.

In a larger ski I might have to reconsider.

Lou

 

[Seadooguy10]

Thanks for the input guys!

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

That's on my list of like to own skis, the color scheme, the power, it's a nice ski, and that's a fair price for the hours. I'd buy it for that.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

check engine compression and hold throttle wide open while testing, should be at least 130 and both cyls near equal. listen for a slight ticking sound in the top end, this is known as piston slap and occurs when it ingests water. it is more prevelent in the xpl models but can occur when there is a faulty pipe seal which is a common problem on the 951. if the tick is strong, it will need a top end job, minimum $300 if you do it yourself.

definitely water test it and check the hours and the function of the VTS and fuel gauge. both simple fixes but may give you bargaining material to drop the price a couple hundred.

check to make sure the head has never been off or ask why it was, the silver factory paint will be heavy and the head gasket will be painted silver as well.

I think the 99 gsxl is one of seadoo best ever models and will keep up with an rxp, it should hit 70 on the speedo on nice water. that's a good price, I sold one last year with 90 hrs for $2300 with a trailer and cover which was a good price.

although i agree thats a great model, and I always liked its colors too, i think 70 is a little ambitious... unless you want to believe what the dream-o-meter, but i think on gps, your talking 61-65 tops, even with some minor mods. not sure how much a prop change helps these skis.

but 1600 on the trailer is a great price if its a good running ski :thumbsup: go buy it before somebody else does !

 

[seadoodoopartsofcf]

951 is a rod thrower. But that's one of my favorite ski's for the money. I just bought a 98 gsx with trailer for 400.00 bucks. I hate to part it out has blown motor so it sits in the back yard. Deciding factor will be holes in the block I guess.