Thanks for the nice reply SeaDooSam. I live in Wisconsin so it will definitely be fresh water use. More for cruising, not racing.
I am WI as well. Over by the St. Croix.
We have boated for years and have owned PWCs since the mid 90s. Currently have a 2016 VX HO and a 2017 VX Limited.
What's your budget? For about 10k you can get two solid four stroke machines.
Here is my advice. Run from any two stroke as far as you can. Many will disagree with me so I will get blasted
Solid two strokes are about 2500 bucks each. For 4K you can get a well cared for fuel injected four stroke. A friend of mine just sold his 2006 GTi 130 flr 3300 with 200 hours on it. Pretty clean and garage kept. He sold it flr too little because that's what the dealer offered him on a trade. I sold a 2002 Two Stroke Yam 1200 for the same price.
Four stroke models will be a lot more fuel efficienct and reliable. Two strokes = nightmare. Ticking time bombs.
One model I would consider is a used Kawasaki STX 15F. Awesome machine. Highest resale of any model. 60 MPH, stable and fun. Seadoo GTI 130 models. Or 155 models. Again, reliable and good value. Or ANY Yam VX model. Bullet proof.
As with all models there have been significant model changes over the years. Most notably IBR on Seadoo Models and Ride on yamaha. Awesome features. Not available until 2015 on Yamaha and I think 2013 on Seadoo.
May also want to consider a Yamaha EX...though it's a brand new model in 2017 and most certainly a Seadoo Spark. The Spark may not be your cup of tea (it's not mine) but you can't argue with the reliability and popularity.
You can buy two sparks brand new and a trailer for 10 to 14k depending on the model. While that may be well over your budget, resale is pretty good, warranties are terrific and financing is easy on new ones. 2016 models are still available and 1,000 off msrp.
Since you want two machines, personally I think there are models that make great match sets.
For example, a kawasaki STX 15F and an Ultra LX (non super charged) would be a great choice! The STX being the sports car and the Ultra being the SUV. Bullet proof! Tons of storage. One ride more fun the other more stable. The Ultra better for towing.
Another great choice might be mixing a Seadoo GTI with a Spark. This way you have two different rides and two different fun factors.
For Yamaha I would recommmend an VX and an HO model like a Cruiser HO or if you need to go older, consider an fxho.
IMO, avoid any super charged models. Reliability is lower, fuel economy stinks and more maintence.
Lastly, if you buy a two stroke, insist on a compression test. And for all models, inspect the prop. Compression test on a four stroke is a good idea too.
I helped a guy on another forum recently.../he didn't listen and is now rebuilding a motor. Why? Cuz he was impatient. Drove four hours to pick up a machine and got lazy...now paying the price.