Re: Anyone out there with Seadoo Spark experience?
The 1800 I think is the best motor on the market. I love that thing! Sort of like comparing a new Mustang Cobra to a....Miata....but a Miata, has its place too.
The 3D was a dumb disaster. Many people on the forums makign fun of the spark for that reason. But while the 3D was gimmicky, the spark not so much....then again, maybe not. Seadoo has actually moved away in a lot of ways from what their brand is about. Seadoo machines are space-aged and full of electronic extras which can break.
One thing I noticed at the boat show which was sort of ironic is that one the one hand, a saleman would be talking to a client about a Wake 215 and all its bells and whistles and in the same breath, boast about the Spark which is as plain-jane as its gets. Seadoo may have some brand confusion.
One thing that I have seen intriguing aboutteh Spark, though, is at 425 lbs, that thing stops on a dime with the break option.
Also, it is a craft designed for inland waters....not for the ocean.
I may have mentioned this, but spoke to a guy who has one. He is selling it because he thought it would be big enough for him and is wife AND to tow a tube. Now, when you see the thing, you will see how nuts the guy was. Because thinking you can put two adults on it AND tow is sort fo like thinking you can tow a trailer with a Miata. That fact that it can be done, does not mean it should be.
However, as a father of two teen girls, I see the benefit of these machines. Small, nimble, light....top speed of only 50 mph. No fiberglass to get scratched-up on the sand or the dock. In all honesty, I am ONE test ride from buying two of these or saying "no thanks" and never looking back. IF, I get a chance to ride one, I am completing willing to pluck money down and might be looking for two used ones and a trailer this summer. But, I am not gonna take a $14k chance on something I hate.
In the meatime, my current massive 1200 SUV is a towing guru. Probably no better machine on the market than a 1200 SUV for that. Stable as all hell. BUT, the down side is that it is stable as all hell.
Maybe I can find an an old late 90's SPX in nice shape for $1500
I used to have one of those. Simple, nimble, light.....and fun.