dannyual767
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I know that I've already posted this but I still can't get over that low, low price! They're going to sell a whole bunch of these things.
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Sea-Doo Spark Review - X4 Enthusiasts Rejoice! The Spark is here!
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Thanks, that makes sense on the certs. Really diggin' this thing. The under side of the hull looks so much like the X4. Thanks for posting up all this info!
Dr Honda
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Yep... the USCG would have a hard time with that.
I bet they will sell the extension just as a "Swim Platform" and "Added buoyancy" to the 2 seater.... but won't change the original rating.
If the colored panels are interchangeable... they would be dumb to not sell it as a "Kit". But, the price would need to be affordable. But then again... a company like Myer, or UFO may be able to make a color kit cheaper. (They make plastics for ATV's/motorcycles)
I love the fact that the top hull comes off. It will make engine service EASY !!!
Nice! I was telling some friends of mine a few months ago how I'd like to make jetski's and use a type of plastic on a small lightweight hull. Never thought seadoo would do it. Glad they did!
Now to come up with $5k plus the cost of a turbo mod when they come out.....
And a double trailer
hmm.... Still don't have that kind of money.... Guess it'll be used cheap mid 90's models for me for a while yet!
Wondering how it jumps and handles compared to the x4. Would like to ride side by side.
Now to come up with $5k plus the cost of a turbo mod when they come out.....
And a double trailer
hmm.... Still don't have that kind of money.... Guess it'll be used cheap mid 90's models for me for a while yet! Wondering how it jumps and handles compared to the x4. Would like to ride side by side.
Interesting, so does this mean we can leave our ski's in the water overnight and not expect to have only the handlebars showing by morning?
Lou
Not sure if this was posted yet but here is the accessory video for the Spark. They have some really neat stuff. I like how the rear step just is a fold down on the one side it looks like. I also like the dock lines being integrated.
[video=youtube;LE74Sln-RCE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE74Sln-RCE[/video]
[video=youtube;LE74Sln-RCE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE74Sln-RCE[/video]
IDoSeaDoo
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:hurray: FINALLY!!!! :hurray: The design is still pretty alien looking, consistent with modern seadoos, but it may grow on me. I'm an X4 lover, true and true, and think it's the fairest one of all, but this thing is 4tec!! RELIABILITY!!! EFFICIENCY!!!! FINALLYYYYY I plan to get rid of one of my skies for this baby!
Dr Honda
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I'm thinking about just parting mine out, and putting the money to the side. I have a great running, good looking ski, but the fact is... it's worth 2x more as parts.
suke
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I'm going to try and sell mine whole, no way I could part it after all the work I've put into it. If I don't sell it for what I want, oh well I'll just ride it.
jhjesse
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So the Sea Doo dealer in my area is closed on Monday, but you can bet I will be blowing up their phone Tomorrow AM.
This will be perfect for the wife and me. It has not been as fun at the lake for us ever since I sold our matching 94 SPx's and bought a Challenger 1800. She has already picked out Her ski's color. :thumbsup:
Going to order 2 for an early spring delivery. Hopefully they can accommodate my wishes, but the way these skis are destined to fly out of the dealers, I'm not sure...hmmmmm!
This will be perfect for the wife and me. It has not been as fun at the lake for us ever since I sold our matching 94 SPx's and bought a Challenger 1800. She has already picked out Her ski's color. :thumbsup:
Going to order 2 for an early spring delivery. Hopefully they can accommodate my wishes, but the way these skis are destined to fly out of the dealers, I'm not sure...hmmmmm!
Tony,
Don't even think about parting out your XP, I'm sure many members of this forum, myself included would be willing to give more than market price for your ski. Plus you wouldn't have the hassle of selling and shipping the parts.
Lou
i stopped at barneys http://www.barneysbrandon.com/ after work today, and they said will be november till they have 1, but they have 2 dealers, 1 in brandon, (4 blocks from work) and 1 in st petersburg .... lol, another video i see on there website
Dr Honda
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If it's clean, and the engine has full compression... Over $2k.
Engine: $800
Starter: $75
MPEM: $120
Hood: $75
Gauges: $70 each
VTS: $100
Pump: 80
Impeller: $80 (good aftermarket)
Grate:$100 (good aftermarket)
Seat: $100
Coil: $40
CDI: $65
Carbs: $130
Driveshaft: $30
Storage bucket: $30
Misc Electronics: $70
Misc Mechanical; (choke, throttle, fuel valve, ect) $100
Cover: $50~$80 (if you have one)
So... that's a little over $2k there. But obviously... all prices are give and take depending on the market, time of year, and how clean they are. Oh... and your credibility. Also... if you have a clean trailer, it's good for $300 to $500.
OK... that's not really 2x more... but even without the trailer... it's 1.5x more.
It's easier to sell parts in the winter, when guys are working on their toys. Selling an entire ski in the winter is impossible. Also... in my case... I have a double trailer, So that wouldn't go with the XP. And it's very hard to sell a ski without a trailer.
It kind of kills me to sell it as parts... but I don't think I have a choice.
Make me an offer. I'd like to see it go to a good home.
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If everybody starts parting their ski's out, it's gonna create a glut on the market, and lower the price of used parts. Maybe I'm not thinking with my head, but I hate to see good ski's die.
Tony,
Give me a day or two, actually, I've got a son in South Carolina who's been looking for a good used ski. I think if I bought it now I would have to get a divorce, I just bought a boat a few weeks ago. BTW, I found the boat while looking for a SeaDoo for a winter project, too good a deal to pass up. If SeaDoo had released the Spark three weeks ago this might have been a different story.
Lou
Tony,
Give me a day or two, actually, I've got a son in South Carolina who's been looking for a good used ski. I think if I bought it now I would have to get a divorce, I just bought a boat a few weeks ago. BTW, I found the boat while looking for a SeaDoo for a winter project, too good a deal to pass up. If SeaDoo had released the Spark three weeks ago this might have been a different story.
Lou
Dr Honda
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OK... I'm in no rush. They couldn't give me a real price yet. I think I'm going to order an orange 3 seat version, and get the manual reverse.
I'm also going to see if they will sell it to me "In the box" so I can do a "Un-Crating the Spark" thread.
I would offer to them that you are willing to put money down NOW... And that this good faith money will hold two skis for you..
