The Polaris PWC are kind of strange beasts. Unlike Seadoo… they don’t have consistencies between years and models. They have used engines from different sources, they used different computer, fuel systems… etc.
As said above… Polaris has just recently (officially) stopped parts support, even though they stopped production in 2004. (That’s pretty good if you ask me) Heck… the year after Seadoo killed the Merc powered boats… they wouldn’t’ support them. BUT… since it just happened at the end of summer… there are still a lot of parts available. For example… I wanted a new foam seal for the glove compartment of my Genesis. 3 days, and $5 later… I had one in my hand.
I won’t get into all the issues with all the models… but on the 2000 Genesis… it really only has one problem. The Start/stop module is known to be weak. It’s kind of like the MPEM on our seadoo’s. It gives a single button the ability to start and stop the engine… but it also controls the power to the system, it is the rev limiter, and it is the voltage regulator. In 2001, they made a much more robust version. On my ski… it was bad. A new one cost me $125. (PM me for the on-line shop)
Other than that… they take the normal abuse.
My ski was neglected, and I found a few other issues… but they aren’t “Issue” problems… they are just bad luck, and lack of maintenance issues. Just to let you know… I found a corroded spark wire, and I had to rebuild the driveshaft seal.
This past summer… the big Polaris has been a good time. I have my Superjet, and the little Si to get wet with… and the big Polaris has let the wife, kid, and my friends to play without needing the skills to ride a small hull.
Oh… one last thing… if it’s a Fuel injected Genesis… RUN AWAY !!!!!!! Those parts are expensive. If you have an ECU die, it won’t be worth fixing. If it has carbs, and it’s in good shape… offer the guy $2k for it, and have fun with it. The Domestic Polaris engine is VERY reliable, and it uses the same Mikuni oil injection that Seadoo uses. Polaris originally allowed the use of TC-w3 oils… but later changed their stance to API-TC oils only. If you buy it… I recommend using the XPS synth blend. (it can hold 1.5 gal in it’s tank)
Oh…. Polaris has one feature that I wish SeaDoo would add. There is a grab handle on the middle of the handle bars for a young rider to hold while sitting in front of the adult.
Anymore questions… just ask.
Here’s a pic of my buddy with his wife and kid. You can see… there is plenty of room for a 4th person.
