I want a Jet Ski - Page 3

discochris · 07-13-2012, 09:46 PM

I think they were basically an Arctic Cat snowmobile hooked up to a water jet. I believe the motor was a Suzuki, so you could probably still get a lot of the engine parts. The issue would be parts for the jet and the front ski/steering.

We got into all kinds of trouble with that thing, when it ran.

The Cyclops · 07-16-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by discochris

I think they were basically an Arctic Cat snowmobile hooked up to a water jet. I believe the motor was a Suzuki, so you could probably still get a lot of the engine parts. The issue would be parts for the jet and the front ski/steering.

We got into all kinds of trouble with that thing, when it ran.

If it were anything like the Suzuki motor on my now dead Tigershark I don't know how they kept it running. Biggest POS I ever owned, and I had an 82 Husky WR250

. OK, thinking back it was a tie.

RebelYell · 07-28-2012, 08:15 AM

Wave blasters an hx's are hybrids ya can rock em like a stand up but are sit downs.there not stable an will flip over easy like a cork.if your balance isnt good youll hate them quick.i wanna stand up,but due to the jerkoff epa an enviros no more new 2stroke stand ups and over8 grand otd for one.wtf can we get back to when skis costed no more then 5-6grand? for the price of a new one go buy a nice boat

dirtyoffroad · 07-29-2012, 05:18 AM

I bought a new Seadoo RXPX this year,on days that its too hot for most activities,this is a great way to stay cool.Even though this one has a supercharged engine,some of the older ones still have the same top speed.

Schmittenhymer · 08-07-2012, 09:52 AM

"PWC's are Boring"

Yes, they would be if the only place you rode it was in a lake. Kind of like only riding your dirt bike in a field.

I think 'adventure touring' with a GPS strapped on would be a blast if could travel to different lakes/towns, etc.

Grainbelt · 08-07-2012, 10:02 AM

most annoying device invented by mankind

B.E. Coyote · 08-07-2012, 06:39 PM

I want one too. I live in probably the worst place for mc activities but maybe the best place for a jet ski. Water everywhere and great fishing.

Local guy here has a great web site where he goes off shore fishing with his modified ski. He also tours and takes a lot of pictures.

I've been kayak fishing a lot and want to move up but don't want the hassle of a full size boat.

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Goggles Paisano · 08-07-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by discochris

You think a standup Jetski is weird to ride. The first PWC I learned to ride on was a...

Wetbike.

A friend of mine had one. Clumsy as hell, broke down all the time, but we had a lot of fun on that thing. I haven't seen one in 15 years or more.

they have one of these at the motorcycle salvage I frequent. Weird looking thing.

discochris · 08-07-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

most annoying device invented by mankind

Thank you Buzz Killington.

onesaintsfan · 08-07-2012, 10:48 PM

You try to substitute it for a boat. It dont work. Best case is about a 45ft cruiser with a Jet Ski on the back.

rocker59 · 08-08-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Grainbelt

most annoying device invented by mankind

Snowboards rate right up there with PWCs.

troidus · 08-08-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by onesaintsfan

You try to substitute it for a boat. It dont work. Best case is about a 45ft cruiser with a Jet Ski on the back.

That's not gonna fit in the driveway.

RebelYell · 08-09-2012, 06:16 PM

yeaa thanks alot ranger rick

Wheres captin planet at now?!

My friend has an hx 720 he not only caught up to one of them newer sea doo couches on the river he reeled it in and passed it by w a 718 twin 2 stroke engine.

12ARX · 08-09-2012, 09:53 PM

A few shuttlecraft pics in here - http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814181

12ARX · 08-09-2012, 09:55 PM

And a few ideas for fishing setups on pwc's in here too - http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...Picture-Thread.

07-29-2012, 05:18 AM	#34
dirtyoffroad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: merrimack,N.H. Oddometer: 437	I bought a new Seadoo RXPX this year,on days that its too hot for most activities,this is a great way to stay cool.Even though this one has a supercharged engine,some of the older ones still have the same top speed. __________________ 09 Husaberg FE 570 07 Honda XR 650R 11 BMW R1200GSA

08-07-2012, 09:52 AM	#35
Schmittenhymer Utopia Seeker Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Kagawong, Ontario Oddometer: 556	"PWC's are Boring" Yes, they would be if the only place you rode it was in a lake. Kind of like only riding your dirt bike in a field. I think 'adventure touring' with a GPS strapped on would be a blast if could travel to different lakes/towns, etc. __________________ 2010 KTM 990 Adventure R 2006 KTM 525EXC 2007 Suzuki SV650S (wife's) www.2wheelcentral.com www.iboxcabinets.com

08-07-2012, 10:48 PM	#40
onesaintsfan BigJohnHart Joined: Nov 2005 Location: McComb MS, where men are men and sheep are nervous Oddometer: 1,185	Yes you do unitl You try to substitute it for a boat. It dont work. Best case is about a 45ft cruiser with a Jet Ski on the back. __________________ John Hart McComb MS 2009 Triumph Speed Triple "the mistress" 2008 BMW R1200GSA-" the wife" 2005 Chaparral 210ssi " Native Sun II " " Damn a motorcycle, if somone would buy this thing I would take the bus home "

08-09-2012, 06:16 PM	#43
RebelYell Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: somerset nj Oddometer: 335	yeaa thanks alot ranger rickWheres captin planet at now?! My friend has an hx 720 he not only caught up to one of them newer sea doo couches on the river he reeled it in and passed it by w a 718 twin 2 stroke engine.

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07-13-2012, 09:46 PM	#31
discochris Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sometimes the Twin Cities, Sometimes NW Wisconsin Oddometer: 941	I think they were basically an Arctic Cat snowmobile hooked up to a water jet. I believe the motor was a Suzuki, so you could probably still get a lot of the engine parts. The issue would be parts for the jet and the front ski/steering. We got into all kinds of trouble with that thing, when it ran.

07-28-2012, 08:15 AM	#33
RebelYell Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: somerset nj Oddometer: 335	Wave blasters an hx's are hybrids ya can rock em like a stand up but are sit downs.there not stable an will flip over easy like a cork.if your balance isnt good youll hate them quick.i wanna stand up,but due to the jerkoff epa an enviros no more new 2stroke stand ups and over8 grand otd for one.wtf can we get back to when skis costed no more then 5-6grand? for the price of a new one go buy a nice boat

08-07-2012, 10:02 AM	#36
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,033	most annoying device invented by mankind

08-07-2012, 06:39 PM	#37
B.E. Coyote (Super-Genius) Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. / Sugar Grove W.V. Oddometer: 4,642	I want one too. I live in probably the worst place for mc activities but maybe the best place for a jet ski. Water everywhere and great fishing. Local guy here has a great web site where he goes off shore fishing with his modified ski. He also tours and takes a lot of pictures. I've been kayak fishing a lot and want to move up but don't want the hassle of a full size boat. ">