Buying used PWC-What to check out.

[nightstalker]

I'm looking to buy a used PWC but know very little about what to look for. I did a search but didn't really come up with much. What things should I be checking out besides a compression test, sea trial, etc? Any advise would be appreciated.
Nightstalker

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: Buying used PWC-What to check out.

what r u looking for?

 

[nightstalker]

Re: Buying used PWC-What to check out.

Just began looking around. Don't have anything in mind yet other than the fact that I want to buy two used sit down models on a dual trailer.
Nightstalker

 

[jjtor]

Re: Buying used PWC-What to check out.

Look for corrosion, an indication that it has seen salt water and was not properly flushed. look for oil in the bilge area or rather lack of oil or fuel residue. Look at the impeller for dents, a sign that it has sucked up some rocks. This can bend the shaft and cause cavitation on acceleration. Then try to find the color you like most

 

[KatDaddyJames]

Re: Buying used PWC-What to check out.

Just began looking around. Don't have anything in mind yet other than the fact that I want to buy two used sit down models on a dual trailer.
Nightstalker

just for thought, a 2 person ski, is a stable 1 person ski. 3 seater, stability for two. go to http://www.pwctoday.com they have a thread in the forums for what to look for in a used pwc. also great sight for info regarding maintaince, winterizing, and repair.

James

 

[Dryon]

Re: Buying used PWC-What to check out.

Take a look at this list.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

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good write up

 

[dpatterson]

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I would also suggest a light tug on the wires coming out of the ignition box.
Take it from my past exp. these things are not sealed that well and if just a bit of water in there mixes with the electricity you asking for a head ache.

Some people ride their ski's hard and rolling them. I've never rolled my ski's once but yet since the boxes were't totaly sealed from the factory I'm dealing with an ignition box that is useless and I'm not a genius to figure out how to get it working without just buying a new one.

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

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after you find them read this for what not to do to them may save you a bunch of trouble and money
http://www.pwcweekly.com/showthread.php?t=1471