How To Buy A Used Personal Watercraft or Jet Ski

In this video we offer some considerations when buying a used personal watercraft or jet ski.

Filmed with a Canon 70D camera in the great Pacific Northwest.

Music: Realism by Text Me Records / Grandbankss

[fergpwinner]

Forgot to mention something important, ask for a test drive if possible cause jetskies can be sound good outside of the water but can be not running properly when on water just a friendly advice.

[GaugeResto]

Compression, water lines inside the hull, take an inspection camera to look around under the motor, driveshaft seals and so on.

[Tassie]

Great video for someone who is looking to buy a PwC may I mentioned that on the seadoos you should also check the carbon seal make sure that it is not worn out and it is wearing correctly and on all makes of pwc make sure the steering is not tight if it is it could be broken wires in the steering cable.

[daybreakster]

Excellent and thorough video. Thank you!

[gvsukids]

Also check age of tires or any signs of spiderweb on sidewalls. the age of the tires are four numbers following the DOT on the sidewall.

[sheridankittle]

Great video thank you, I just inspected one yesterday but didnt do over half of these checks. He ran it up but I don't know how it's supposed to sound compared to if something may be wrong.

[nonameforu]

Best way like I did, got to seller home, took the jetski to the water and started, and run on the water and check how it handle and speed, passed the test, I paid the seller and wow I have been using it all summer like crazy this jet ski it is in excellent condition for $950 no complaint at all.

[FoolinTvv]

What’s a good seafood for used under 2k?

[KennyFishbone]

WoW
Probably the most thorough tutorial I've seen.
Helpful tip: Leave your onscreen graphics on a little bit longer...

[thedrummersclub]

Super great information. Thank you !!!

[JetSkiBrothers]

I watch this channel a lot and I know you have quite a bit of seadoo knowledge. Maybe you can give your opinion on this. I am thinking of buying a rxpx 260 what do you think about that ski? Any common problems with the 260 models?

[billblavat]

Well done! I'm looking to buy a 2002 GTI. Looks to be in fantastic shape. Anything glaring about this model?

[alphonseeyondi]

Hi thank you a lot for this thorough video guide. I love jet skis but never own one. I want to know how the mileage works on it. Like what is the worst amount of hours? Hope to find an answer

[cactusstudiossouth]

YES! I do a Pre mix!!!!
Meanwhile, I changed both the Start/Stop Box and Starter Solenoid and check led the fuse all new! The starter will engage and turn the motor over when I jump to two poles on the solenoid but I still don't have any power going up to my start switch could this be a bad CDI?

[thepersonwhomadeit]

I recently bought one, the gauges dont work, the storage wont stay up there are some rips, i should have watched this video earlier, do you know how i can fix the storage?

[osielbautista]

Im looking to buy a 2008 Yamaha wave runner with 161 hours, it looks to be in good shape . What is your opinion on that model?

[mattbucko]

I got lucky when I got my 1996 SeaDoo XP!! I bought it from the original owner and have most of the maintenance paperwork from the dealership.

[NUFC]

Engine compression check is a 100% must on any ski regardless of age. If you aint gonna do this then the rest is pointless

[Shadowfdath]

Supercharger rebuilds are under $390 with parts and labor from a few peoplewith return shipping . Not a big deal anymore

[maddmavic]

I got a ? What abput the kawi stand up style ski? Are the good the older or newer ones whats the best thing to get between $3k and $4k ? As long as good shape. I will probably be riding alot during the summer and live in maine so we have a winter. But im not looking to do alot of maint and wnat gokd performance .so by sounds stay away from super chargers and all that. But what would be a good ski max $4k tgat easy to deal with good quality 4 stoke ?