How many hours can I expect from a Jet Ski?

I need help before buying a jet ski!?

• I've never boughten a boat or jet ski before & i'm not sure what to look for if its a good deal or not. For instance, there is one thats $2k, its a 97' Sea Doo Bombardier SP jet ski (what does that mean), appearantly it doesn't have an hour gage so he doesn't know how many hours are on it, I asked to have a mechanic look at it and he said he didn't have the time to do that because he needs to sell it fast & has lots of offers on it (well I ain't dumb with the whole "lots" of people interested, i've pulled that one before). I guess I just need to know what to expect, is this a good deal (also comes with a trailer), anything wrong with this model? Is 10 years too old? and do the single ski trailers have a 4 way flat that work with a 2 inch ball (thats what my truck has. Here is the site: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/33... thanks!

• Answer:

  Slooow dowwwn. I t sounds like you don't have much experience with jet skis. Step one is to figure out what you like. Go hit the beach, check some skis out, maybe rent a couple. PWC are very unique, and each one is different. Some are small and nimble, some are large and stable. Everyone rides differently, too. Some people like to ride solo, some two-up. To answer your specific questions: 2k for a 97 sp with trailer isn't a smoking deal, and it isn't that great a ski. Being a newbie, don't even think of buyiong one without taking it to a mechanic, 10 years isn't too old, and 2 inch balls and four pin flats are pretty standard. Good Luck!