2010 GTI SE 155 drive shaft

[Kharv]

Good morning everyone.
I’m looking at purchasing a Seadoo and one of the ones at the top of my list is a 2010 GTI SE 155 with 100 hours and owned by seniors.

Its in near new condition but I have read a lot on this forum and elsewhere about the drive shaft in 2009 / 2010 being defective and seadoo corrected it in 2011.

My question is, is the driveshaft problem for all models from 2009 / 2010 or just specific models?

Also, what happens when the shaft fails? Does it just fail to produce thrust or does it damage the motor as well? More a question of if I buy it do I just ride it and if it fails then replace or is it something that should be replaced proactively?. What would this cost? I’m Canada for reference.

Thank you.

 

[skiasylum]

There are 2009/10 155 and 215 driveshaft replacement kits on EBay for $469 US. The driveshaft splines at the impeller strip causing a loss of torque and a tow in. The driveshaft and carbon seal are pretty much routine maintenance every ten years especially in salt water.