A Standup 440 for $450

[CapriRestorer]

I found a guy who is willing to sell his Kawasaki 440 for $450. It runs strong, and it has recently been tuned up. It comes with a nice single jetski trailer. I am thinking about taking him up on the offer. How do 440s perform?? Is this really a good deal??

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

price seems good// engine may be a bit slow // but it depends on what you want it to do.

 

[CapriRestorer]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

The jetski is a 1991 sx 440. I have seen a picture of it, and it looks close to brand new. I talked to the guy and apparently there is NOT a trailer. Apparently, he just used the bed of his truck as a transport for the ski. The ski is also registered in New Mexico, and he claimes it is a titleless state (there is no title because of that, but the registration is in his name). I have seen a lot of trailerless jetskis for around the same price. One guy offered me a 1985 550 standup for the same price of the 440.(the kind that has that black pipe looking thing coming out of the front side) I have also seen a 1994 Yamaha Waverunner for $400. It has current registration and a clear title (no trailer though). I am thinking about going with this one since it is a sit down rider ( I would strongly prefer a sitdown). Are these Yamaha Waverunners nice?? I think any 90s sitdown will be all right, but I am really looking for an older Seadoo (this would be my first sitdown, so I don't want to get anything to fancy). I have seen some SP and XP models that look like they would be a good starter ski. Is there a good website to find anything like this for sale?? I have checked the local Craigslist, but the best ones I will come across are either titleless or engineless (usually both).

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

you can find a sea doo sp for around 800 with a trailer and a lot newer than that no title or trailer makes the deal a poor one and if you want a sit down keep looking for one// I have a 1996 sp with a trailer and a XP hood the one with the mirrior on it for 850 including a trailer.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

offer him 300

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

my opinion, is yammy. i have a 93 500cc, only 32 hp but it is a good beginner, i really enjoy it. just sold a 99 Yammy 800 Gp good ski, 120 hours, and sold a 1998 Seadoo GSX limited 110 hours, engine siezed.

 

[CapriRestorer]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

I talked to the guy about it today and I saw pictures. The ski looks brand new and he has a mechanics receipt proving that it is lake ready. He also explained that he had a bunch of upgrades on the engine. The lowest he would go on it was $400.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

what upgrades??

 

[mikey.himself]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

What am I doing wrong, the only Seadoo's ive seen under 1,000 were ones with bad engines!

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

supply and demand
which doo?

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

could be you live in the wrong place for good deals,, canada!!

 

[bigD1031]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

So did you end up buying it?

 

[island boy]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

how much did you end up paying for it ??

 

[bamafutbal]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

sounds like a good deal to me. nowhere around here can you get one for that price

 

[bigD1031]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

Ok, I live in NM and am curious as to if you bought it. If not I may be interested. May even go and check it out for the price of a 30 pack.....plus fuel if it is far.

 

[CapriRestorer]

Re: A Standup 440 for $450

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I ended up not buying it after all. The no title situation made it a poor deal (I know the lake patrol here in Texas would have definately chewed me up for this!!). I definately need to find one of those Seadoos Jeff was talking about. I live in central Texas and no one seems to have a deal worth taking. You wouldn't believe some of the Jetskis I have run across around here. Most of them are titleless, trailerless, and engineless and they still want $800 for the gutted hull!! They are usually 1993 XPs (I don't know why). the prices will definately go up since it is this time of year!! The only deals around here are usually for Yamahas. I found a 1991 Yammy Waverunner 2 seater for $500 (nothing was wrong with it!!), but some guy beat me to it

To BigD1031 - I will ask the guy if he still has it. I can also E-mail you the pics that he gave me. Also, he claimed that NM is a titleless boat state. Is this true??