jet skis

[Saint Nick]

Interested in buying one or two jet skis...probably used. What should I look for? What should I avoid? I was interested in Hondas, but they're pretty pricey. Any recommendations?

 

[FP]

I recommend you should look for jet skis and avoid airplanes.

/thread

 

[SuperjetMatt]

Hondas hold their value well and are very reliable.
The only problematic component is the Turbo wastegate actuator, which corrodes and needs to be replaced every 100-150 operating hours.
What is your budget, and what do you want out of these skis?

 

[Caesar]

I am interested to find info about them too. I keep seeing all price ranges on Craigslist.

 

[SuperjetMatt]

Ask yourself what you want.
Standup?
Sitdown?
If sitdown, how many people?
2 stroke, 4 stroke?

Naturally aspirated, turbo, super charger?

 

[Saint Nick]

I'm looking for a sitdown with at least holding two people. My buddy has a turbo charged Honda and that thing FLIES on the water. Also interested in pulling a tube.

Four stroke is desireable.

Budget would probably be up to $5,000.

 

[SuperjetMatt]

Most states require a three-seater for pulling tubes (driver, spotter, plus spot for person being pulled)
Honda Skis have near boring reliability.
If you want the Turbo model, look for the X designations in model name.
F12X = 3 seater turbo
R12X = 2 seater turbo

For $5000, you won't get two. But you can get new leftovers for near that price, that are a couple of years old.
I seem to remember that Honda recommends the non-turbo ski for pulling tubes/skis regularly.