Who makes the best waverunners?

[squale]

It seems like Sea Doo is by far the leader in waverunners, is that true? I also see some Yamaha's for sale too..<br /><br />Are Sea Doo's overpriced compared to the competition?<br /><br />also, why don't they make 2-strokes anymore? Are the 4-stroke engines much better now?

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

Those would be my top 2 choices .

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

Well, I must admit this is heresay from a mechanic. He said that Sea Doo is the most popular, but also is in the shop more than any other bike. I don't remember him mentioning any other name brand, he said they were all good, all had their flaws, and all had their good points. This was a decade before the first Honda wetbike rolled off the line, so I would assume it's a step above the rest, as they are with everything else they make.<br /><br />Is one brand overpriced compared to another? That's an opinion. I'll tell you what, the 1996 Sea Doo XP (that yellow missle) outran my bike like it was standing still.<br /><br />The EPA is cracking down on all 2 strokes, and wetbikes are no different. The 4's can make the exhaust emissions tests, the 2's cant. Pretty simple.

 

[tommays]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

Anything with a ROTEX motor IMHP<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[blouderback]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

I believe only Yamaha makes the WaveRunners. <br /><br />SeaDoo makes Several different types of Personal Water Craft (PWC), such as the RXP, GTX, and and GTI. <br /><br />Kawasaki makes the JetSki in several different models, such as the traditional stand-up model or the 2-3 person models.<br /><br />Therefore, Yamaha is the leader in WaveRunners, as they are the only company that makes them.

 

[squale]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

are the 2 strokes much faster than the 4 strokes? do you have to mix the oil into the gas manually before filling the engine? or does it inject the oil for you?<br /><br />what motors have more problems, 2 or 4 strokes?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

I work at a dealership that sells Kawasaki and Sea Doo. They are all excellent machines when brand new! Fast, ton's of power some in excess of 215+HP. Here is where the problem is.... people fail to do the proper maintenance until they break down. So, IMO if you purchase any used machine be sure you get a warranty. I would never purchase a used one from a non dealer or a private party. <br /><br />Most of the maintenance is a pain in the *** because you must work through the access hatch. The mechanics here hate that work due to the motor being tucked in so far.<br /><br />Most of the impellar work I have seen is a direct result of a dumb or rookie rider. With all that power it is not adviseable to nail the throttle when the water pick up is close to gravel!! I have seen golf ball size rocks removed from them.<br /><br />99.9% are oil injected and there is an oil tank. You mix nothing. 2 stroke vs 4 stroke is very similar to saying are you an earth friendly person or not!

 

[JB]

Re: Who makes the best waverunners?

Moving to PWC Forum.