marlinmero

Im looking to buy my first used jet ski. I want to be able to pull tubes at a good fun speed. im a bigger guy and dont want an under powered ski. what would you all recommend? looking around the 5g price range

Ernest T

Just about any 3 person ski will pull a tube. Yamaha and SeaDoo would be the brands to look at. For 5G you could pick up a used Yamaha FX, or VX (the FX would make the best towing platform). If you could stretch your budget a little you might even be able to find a used Yamaha FX HO. I'm not sure what SeaDoo models to recommend, but others here will.

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2008 Yamaha FX HO Cruiser
2010 Hurricane Sundeck 2100

Arctic

My SEADOO RXT is a blast towing a tube! You can get as aggressive as you want. Surprisingly the rear end doesn't get pulled around too much. The supercharged ski is a little more maintenance and more fuel consumption though. The supercharger needs rebuilt every 100hrs and if it's a 2007 or older model it will likely need redone if an important update has not been done.

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WATER: 2008 - sea-donkey RXT S/C STOCK
SNOW: 2012 - Arctic Cat XF High Country 800 2-smoker
LAND: 2005 Kawasaki Brute 750, 1997 Club Car, 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD CCSB D/A SLT

Outlaw

If you want a good, stable, dependable ski? Then get a 4 stroke Seadoo GTX 155. It is not supercharged but will get you to 60 mph. For tubing there is no annoying bicycle flag, I mean pisser on the back to obstruct view and rain on the tuber.

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2006 RXT with RIVA STAGE THREE KIT 295 HP

2009 RXT-IS 255 HP

2008 GTX 215 HP



Land Rocket - 2003 Z06 Corvette, Chevy

marlinmero

this is what ive found so far
SeaDoo GTX Limited 2005 - $6000
2006 Honda Aquatrax F-12X 1200cc Turbo 3 Seater obo - $5750
2003 SeaDoo 4-TEC Vans Triple Crown Edition - $5000-non turbo version
2004 yamaha jetski 3 seater xl700 $3400

Outlaw

Ok the 2005 Seadoo GTX limited is that supercharged? Because that is what I would buy. Closed loop cooling is a big plus.

The 2006 Honda F12-X Turbo is a discontinued ski built by a company who just stopped production of all watercraft in 2009, That means scarce parts and no service, Honda dealers don't want to see them. Also they need OCD maintenance keeping the waste gate from sticking due to corrosion. Just a big headache.

The 2003 Seadoo 4-tec was the first year for Seadoo 4-strokes this would be my second choice. Only being the first year is a little risky but still better than a two stroke

The 2004 XL 700 two strokes are on their way out for obvious reasons. less dependable, shorter life, harder to start, less efficient and more labor intensive,

These ratings are based on general quality without any visual inspection, hours used or sea trialed. If you like the GTX and it is supercharged make sure the supercharger has been serviced and updated.

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2006 RXT with RIVA STAGE THREE KIT 295 HP

2009 RXT-IS 255 HP

2008 GTX 215 HP



Land Rocket - 2003 Z06 Corvette, Chevy

marlinmero

awesome thanks the gtx is super charged

Outlaw

I have the 2008 GTX 215 which is supercharged, as of 34 hours it hasn't missed a beat. Bone stock will run in the upper 60's, it is my family's favorite considering their other choices are a 295 HP RXT fully modded or RXT-iS. They think that ski is tippy.

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2006 RXT with RIVA STAGE THREE KIT 295 HP

2009 RXT-IS 255 HP

2008 GTX 215 HP



Land Rocket - 2003 Z06 Corvette, Chevy

marlinmero

how would it be pulling a tube? and this one has about 60hrs

Outlaw

It is the best outta the skis you have listed. I pull an AIRHEAD Storm 3 seater couch(114" wide) as a tube , that thing is huge. With that load you need experience The GTX pulls it fine and handles the turns well.

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2006 RXT with RIVA STAGE THREE KIT 295 HP

2009 RXT-IS 255 HP

2008 GTX 215 HP



Land Rocket - 2003 Z06 Corvette, Chevy