I did not see this model listed in your top 5 and was wondering what you thought about it? Try Googling jet ski repair near me to see what comes up. The 155 has a full history and was serviced recently. I would ask if they put in the 200-hour shims or the 100 hours shims, if the 100 hours shims then I would go ahead and do the supercharger job. There are two oil pressure sensors on that engine, make sure to replace both. Platforms, Slide What's up guys, new to the board and completely knew to PWC ownership. I have a 2010 gti 155 se that when I go past certain number of rpm the alarm goes off and the oil light comes on. The RXP was the first 215 HP supercharged and intercooler 4-Stroke engine from Sea-Doo. thanks, i agree seems a little overpriced, guess the comfort level comes from knowing the dealer went over the machine. I found two 2017 GTX S 155 with 22 hours each and a double trailer for $20,700. I looked at 4 GTR models 2012 ,2013 , 2013 and 2014 It has 171 hours. Sea-Doo, however, has opted to keep a few extras, rather than make the GTR a true lean, mean fighting machine. Wanted to thank you for all of the info you offer on this thread. He changed the oil and spark plugs. During the recession, people could not afford expensive watercraft. Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & Found bottle in gas jet and pulled out no damage. they also have a 2001 Sea Doo GTX DI, New Engine for $3595. AN I wouldnt buy a 2015 or below supercharged anything unless they can provide proof of supercharger maintenance done at the proper times especially on the 2004 to 2010 model years. Waxes, Boat Cleaning Great year and great engine. Not saying you would take on water but its better to be safe than sorry. If it was me personally I would go with the 2013 model. The only two units that I would even consider are the GTX limited and the GTX 4-tec from that year. The worst-case scenario is when the iBR gate is stuck in reverse, preventing the ski from moving forward. This is a tough one. Replace the iBR unit. or do you just not have knowledge on yamaha jet skis? SEA-DOO GTR 215 $14,494 This is the best value of any performance watercraft package. I also considered the Yamaha vx same years but price is a few more thousand for them, seadoo fits the budget just hope its the right decision, plan to buy 2 pretty soon one for my wife and I, we have 2 kids and can throw them on the back when they want to come and also take them on the tube, ski is, wakeboards when they want, we had been using my 90hp run about for this, but just sold that, any feedback/advice is welcome as I am super keen to get one. Asking price is $6,689 and comes with a decent trailer. Reverse Gear Gets Jammed Or Blocked. If you see the iBR light flashing on the dashboard, you can ensure that the iBR system is broken. Like all the services you need to do to have long live on your jet ski? Any idea what the new purchase price would have been 9 years ago ?? Now I want to Buy a newer Jet, i looking for GTX Modells, and i only find IS Models with the Suspention in my budget, which is around 9000 Dollar. Will be used pulling skier, touring, going out on the ocean in Florida. You cant go wrong with any year. KBB watercraft has it currently at $6100 and that doesnt include a trailer. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Sea-Doo Washer Failure . Its simply best to avoid 2-strokes at this point. Always stored inside. The GTR is a GTI with a big engine in it, so they took a small, lightweight ski and slapped a big engine in it. both units just over 200 hours. Thanks so much for your time, much appreciated. I found a 2011 GTI LTD with trailer and cover. The Seadoo will have lots more stuff (trim, brake system, cruise control, etc..). The RXT is just a 3 seater RXP. Yes, that is a good jet ski. Just make sure it has had all its warranty work done and has the latest software update, this may require you to take it to a local Sea-Doo shop. Hes having the supercharger work done before selling. Covers, Boat Wiring & One more question about super chargers, finding different info online as to how often to rebuild, some say every 100 hrs, some say every two years regardless of hrs, I am a non mechanically inclined female, so I try and educate myself so I dont get taken advantage of.so once a supercharger is rebuilt assuming all other maintenance is taken care of, what guidelines do you recommend in following to know when its due again? It was the boring, non-self adjusting suspension, and only the GTX Limited 260 got it. Been down the road of not taking people at their word when they say they do something. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & - A 2-second beep every 5 minutes interval: Low fuel or fuel sensor issues. Looking at a 2005 GTX 155 Wake, has 200 hours, seems to have been well kept, asking 4500 with a trailer. I have yet to lake test the 8 hrs used ski but it sounds too good to be truewhat is your opinion? I personally would go with the 2015 GTX LTD over a GTI any day because of the added comfort and power. If its a RXT 230 vs a GTX 230 then there is not much difference. This is a supercharged model so higher performance, but more maintenance. If it was me I would go with the GTX-S 155 becauseof the new seat, I consider that engine bulletproof and less maintenance, still goes plenty fast, and will do better on fuel consumption compared to the Limited. Execellent condition! New battery and cover. I am looking a couple of different models and would like to get your opinion as to the best value: 1)2006 Sea-Doo RXT 4-Tech Supercharger Rotax 3 seater. Hello, I am new to buying skis but i have driven a few in my day. But for the most part, the 2007 GTI 130s were good machines and so long as they were taken care of you should many more years of fun out of them. A 2005 GTI is totally different from a 2010, the 2005 is a 2-stroke and the 2010 is a 4-stroke engine. I am kind of leary about any supercharger being maintenance free but they sure are fun. Lake Michigan is some rough water for sure. The other a 2017 GTX 260 Limited $15000 Cdn with 70 hours and ICatch trailer. you have a great site! Downs, Couplers, Mounts, No gauge power up, no beeps, like the start botton is not working again. So you see people charging more for used jet skis due to high demand. Just make sure you dont see too much rust and has NO holes on the bottom of the ski. More. These models are a huge hit in other countries besides the United States, so if you have one, then you got a good machine. Perform an electrical system shut down and clear fault. Is the 2015 rxt260rs model algood for towing biscuits,wakeboarders and single skiers.one with 37 hours on it has come up 4 sale very keen on it. If so, you should retrieve all the fault codes to try and figure out where the problem is located. Thanks Steven for taking the time to reply. Blocks, Marine Steve, great info on your website. iBR unlock function. It only has 8 hours on it! I took the Sea-Doo Switch out for a test drive and did a review you can read about here. Which do you recommend of the two that Ive found? Yes. or should just save money and fix my seadoo since low hours? I think 2014 was one of the best years for a GTR if you ask me. The $3K with a trailer seems a little high if you ask me, for that much you could get a 2007 GTI and have a far better and more reliable machine. The Sea-Doo Switch timing is great, much like the Spark, it should bring new life in the boat world. Thanks. Like Yamaha before it, Sea-Doo found a worthy hull in its most entry-level craft, the GTI. They were making room for the GTX-S 155, which is a great ski if you want suspension combined with the bulletproof 155HP engine. I am looking to purchase a unit that can pull tubes and lighter skiers. Ive been looking all over for a GTX IS. I made a really bad mistake and bought a Seadoo, on such a good deal thinking could fix up. Here's the thing. Recent tune up this year including coolant flush, oil, spark plugs, rectifier, start relay, and more. I have a used buyers guide here https://www.steveninsales.com/used-jet-ski-buyers-guide/. Replace the iBR unit. Hi Steve. It sounds like you have something going on that is more than just the oil, you need to take it to a Sea-Doo dealership. Im a first time PWC owner. There wasnt anything majorly wrong with the RXP-X models especially when they went to the new body. The basic stuff like oil change and spark plugs are not hard but anything else requires the top deck to come off. Is there anything specific to look for that I havent seen on your website yet (checking the oil, battery, for rust, plugs, etc.)? A local dealer has a 2015 Wake 155 with 41 hours and a 2015 GTR 215 with 26 hours. 2017 was the last year of the Suspension models. Boat, Boat Buyers I would love some feedback on their Lake Michigan worthiness??? Deals, Camping & RV All, Anchor & Sea-doo "iS" Faults (Stands for Intelligent Suspension) Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap The GTX 185HP not so much because it spun slower but still possible. 2013 Seadoo GTR 215 in immaculate condition, original owner registered til Dec 2023, trailer rego til Sept 2023 regularly serviced, Seadoo cover, anchor, fishing box set up, 2x life jackets. DOM: 05/2014 190 hours In 'as new' condition Purchased from original owner . I am currently looking at two skis, one is a 2007 GTX Limited 215 with just 33 hours and the second is a 2013 GTX 155 with 134 hours on it. 2008 Sea Doo GTX 155 ($8,495) full annual maintenance records available to the buyer. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs The 2014 and 2015 Sea-Doo GTIs were great, those 130HP and 155HP Sea-Doo engines are near bulletproof. Plus, the engine improvements on the 2008 are far better. Not only that but VTS and SKi mode. 400 Hours is getting up there. Youll also want to check the engine compartment before and after riding to see if its taking on any water. I have a 2004 rxp how worried should I be about the valves dropping. Classifieds provide easy to search listings of PWC's for sale, Research the Personal Watercraft and get a price quote from local dealers, Choose a state to browse listings of all Personal Watercraft dealers in your area, Use our Buyers Guide to get a quote or fill out an online application to get the coverage you need. 2. There may have gotten salt water in the hull, but a lot the time its just the salt in the air. 2004 was the year you started to see more 4 strokes than 2 strokes. The comfort is good and just make sure to get it serviced at the correct intervals and youll be fine. Skis gauge cluster does not show but works with ski. Thank you so much for the information. I will have the engine checked out. If there was water in the oil the craft is hydro-locked to some extent. Re: New to PWC, stuck between 2012's Seadoo GTR 215 and Yamaha VXR. ), which results in a lot of heat and load to the washers, causing the need to be periodically replaced in many superchargers.. Appreciate your help. But rust or corrosion on the engine would worry me. It does have 20 hours on it and if you say its in good shape I maybe would consider $8k but it would need to be like new. Which do you recommend? If you get the EX youll end up getting something bigger in 2 or 3 years anyway so might as well get the GTX now. They all used the same engine and tech. I put so much work in it and nevertheless it doesnt run fine. is this a good deal and what should I look for if I were to check it out. If its not a Sea-Doo, then the golden rule is not to get it if its a 2-stroke. My wife and I have ridden a few and love them, so now we are looking for our own. I have been looking to upgrade our two skis. There is another model, and that is the GTX SC or GTX 4-tec Super Charged. I just bought a 2007 GTX 155 does not seem to have a lot of snap on take off, a little boggy! Forums, Find To me, that price is fair. Monitoring CPU message timeout or validity. Any concerns I should be looking out for in regards to the engine? Its a lesser-known fact that the iBR system can also overheat under certain conditions. Refer to the Service Manual for more details. Dock, Cabin and The one owner sounds like hes kept it in good shape all of these years and offered it up for a fair price (3k w/trailer). On a side note, I have stayed away from considering 230 models due to the superchargers and local seadoo shop indicating majority of problems come from the supercharger. The DIs seem to have electrical issues more than anything and can be hard to trace back. As for the paint flaking off, that is usually a sign of salt water corrosion. I would go with the 2016 as that is when they went to a maintenance free supercharger. I also plan on getting the full service done ASAP once water tested. Steve, Solution: Use the regular key. Thanks again. Hi mate If the fuses are good, the battery and the cables/connectors are secure, and the gate moves freely, you should take your ski to a dealer. Looking to buy two RXT 215 supercharged with 116 and 131hrs with the trailer for 13500. Check for 0.5 to 3 V on pin F and 0.25 to 1.5 on pin C. Perform ECM software updates if available or replace ECM. And I suppose there is also mileage difference. If you want comfort and not upgrade for a long time then the GTX 155 is the better option. Once you get the hang of it then move on to the bigger watercraft later on. jump-starting a modern Sea-Doo is a very bad idea, Flyboard or other similar device to a Sea-Doo, Do Jet Skis Have Brakes? If you are not familiar with this system, you may want to get this mod done by a professional. Any issues I should be aware of ? This GTI is going to a little slower than what youre used to and a slight bit more playful. I was considering a Wake 155 model, but it sounds as if ski mode can be added to other units. From this point on, you cant go wrong with any model Sea-Doo. Is there a reason you can't do the work yourself? Its about 300m out of the way for me so Im soliciting multiple opinions before making the trip later this month. The biggest problem for Sea-Doo's superchargers was the washers failing . Fast Shipping We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. In these cases, the system is typically clogged by a small bush branch, gravel, or sand. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Could I use the parts interchangeable? Rado zakupw i bezpieczestwo dziki Allegro Protect! Both engines are great family machines. We are at the tail end of winter here and water testing is an issue due to the time of year. https://www.steveninsales.com/sea-doo-spark-accessories-must-haves-tips/. Unless you want to go fast all the time the extra 5 to 10mph you get from supercharged models is not always worth it. Anything to look for, or be concerned about? You can get some deals at the auctions but often you find people trying to get rid of a problem ski instead. Both come with trailer. Fuel level too low, old or water-contaminated. 2013 SEA-DOO GTR 215 $12,500 Excl. Pontoon owner looking to add a jet ski. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Its not for the faint of heart. Im also planning on doing a water test. The great thing about the 215 over the 155 is the pulling power especially for towable tubes. The ski had good compression and seems to run great? I have another option which is a Sea-Doo so probably more background knowledge. What you recommed? All seem like okay except #3 seems too good to be true. The WAKE models always sell well used because of all the things they can do. I know your seadoo but any insight on that machine? I wrote an ebook on all the things to look out for here https://www.steveninsales.com/used-jet-ski-buyers-guide/ . No salt water ever. Used 2015 SeaDoo GTX Limited iS 260 w/ trailer (60 hours) = $10,000. If its a 2011 GTI SE 155 KBB Watercraft has it for $5,500, but with those low hours and a trailer, $6k is not too bad. Just make sure to test ride it if you can, it should do under 60mph. The GTI SE models got a really nice blue color that looked sharp. I could understand maybe a 2016 but a 2015, they need a good answer as to why they havent sold it yet. Check for 0.5 to 3 V on pin F. and 0.25 to 1.5V on pin C. Brake Lever Sensor (BRLS) signals B open/shorted to ground. The Sea-Doo Switch was released in 2022 with huge demand as being a jet drive pontoon boat. 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