Top 3 Cheapest Jet Ski, Sea-Doo & Waverunner Models of 2020 Compared! Which One Should You Buy?

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[aidenneville]

I need to stop looking at cool shit i cant afford

[skidude]

I bought my first ski last year. I spent many many hours comparing the differences between the Yamaha and the Sea-Doo spark trixx. And it was videos like these that ultimately helped me make my decision, I got a 2-up spark trixx and I couldn’t be happier with it. With the spark the negative reviews I have seen from owners are because I don’t think they knew what they were getting when they made their purchase, if you are looking for the traditional wave runner experience from the reviews the Yamaha is probably the way to go, if you are looking for a “dirt bike for the water” trixx all the way 1) it is extremely fuel efficient, from my research more so than the Yamaha even though it has a much smaller tank, I usually use only half a tank when doing my beach riding all day 2) I am not looking for top speed I am looking for maneuverability, acceleration and jumpability, it matches much more powerful skis in acceleration (up to a point) is super tossable and I can go out on my spark when the lake is glass and get the ski almost completely out of the water due to the variable trim it’s amazing 3) I am a beach rider, meaning me and those that ride the ski have a beach and we go out for 15 minutes to 60 minutes at a time not all day so on board storage doesn’t matter to me 4) I like the closed loop cooling and the minimal maintenance it requires. 5) I am a single rider, both my wife and I hate to be passengers so the ability to take more that one MAYBE two people out at a time doesn’t interest me. 6) the level of confidence the trixx gives you is incredible, first time out after about 10 minutes of getting used to it I was doing the water wheelies, I’ve never been on a ski that I felt that comfortable with that fast. The ski is by far the most fun I’ve ever had on one, yes it will beat you up a little when choppy but I don’t think it’s as bad as others claim, when I want to relax and just cruise it’s does great (IMO), if what I described above is what you are looking for you can’t go wrong with the trixx

[Pocd]

I have two 2019 Trixx, a 2up and a 3up. They are a blast and have been durable so far with over 70 hours on each. We ride them very hard, using 2 boats to create a wake that gets us 10- 15 foot out of the water. The plastic hull is a controversial topic but these skis have hit the water hard many times without issue. We finally cracked a hull BUT the rider hit a rock at 45 MPH. That would crack fiberglass as well. Everyone loves these toys, when we park the boats in a cove to relax, the skis never stop. As soon as a couple riders bring them back in, others are ready to take them right back out. These are freestyle toys, not a touring ski. Long rides in rough water trying to keep up with boats is a tough ride and you'll be pegging max RPM the whole way. Better off with a boat. The Sea Doo also has a closed loop cooling system keeping all water out of the hull and engine space with a bulge pump as well making it hassle free going back and forth between ocean and fresh water.

[SC_XOLOs]

It’s called “personal watercraft” for a reason.. if u want more than two ppl riding that close to each other, you should look into a boat!

[dannyduarte]

I’ve done a “boat” load of research before I made my purchase last year and I ended up getting Kawasaki STX15F. My main deciding factor was stability and reliability and it hasn’t let me down. A solid built machine. Not to mention the Black/Green is the sexiest in my opinion. In regards to neutral....I’m always forward with throttle wide open. Happy boating everyone! Stay safe!

[synonyx]

We ended up buying a 19 3 up 90hp Spark and a 2020 GTR 230. The 230 is double the weight. Honestly, we would have both been happy with just two sparks. The spark for their cost is quite amazing. The spark is almost as quick on acceleration due to the lightweight design. If I could do it all over again, I would have bought 2 Spark trixx 3 up fully loaded and saved LOTS of $$$. Great video as always!!

[Justacogg]

This is by far the most informative video for a budget (relatively speaking) watercraft I have seen to date!

Reliability in a PWC is a tough one because of the salt water. I can tell you I have a 2008 Kawasaki STX 15 F, while it’s just giving me an issue now, after all these years it has been flawless up to this point.
I have friends and acquaintances that have gone out and and spent $15-$25, 000 on the big supercharged/ turbo charged Sea-Doos and and Yamaha‘s and they’ve blown engines, turbos and superchargers meanwhile all I do is change my oil once a year and the spark plugs every other year! Those friends have spent more $$$$ after 3 to 5 years on their skis just in repairs for what I paid for my ski and trailer new! That’s just nuts!
A problem with these reviews when someone reviews them, they are all brand new,
they don’t consider the long-term costs!

I think that’s some thing that needs to be factored into these reviews Is the history of reliability on any given unit!
This is by far one of the most informative videos out there when looking for a budget (relatively speaking) personal watercraft.

To me that means everything because I don’t trade them in every two or three years.
I also do my own oil changes and winterization. Having a naturally aspirated ski makes life so much easier for maintenance.
Tell me guys and girls, does this make sense to you?

[rustyschimelpfening]

Have had a base Spark for 3 summers. Starts every time. Zero issues.

[sherpa]

We own 2 Sparks: 90HP, 3-seater with reverse, in our 7th season, no issues. Most of the time use in Sport mode. We are on a smaller lake in central Ontario and use for booting around the lake. Given they are made of HDPE plastic, do not worry about guests using them and banging in to the docks, well not too hard. Easy to trailer and store. Key for selecting PWC is what your needs are, where you will be riding, how much air you want to get and how fast you want to go. And for guys, beware of sitting while pounding waves, if you know what I mean😜

[kalebdoom]

Since watching this video a month ago, I have bought two Yamaha EX Sports and can say without a doubt it’s the most fun I’ve ever had on the water.

[InTheDirtAgain]

Been a boater all my life, but my boat was in the shop last summer during our family vacation/reunion, so I rented a couple of skis. I chose to rent 2 Spark Trixx models because they were available last minute and affordable (the guy gave me a 15% military discount). Since no one in my family had every ridden a PWC, I wanted something that was easy to learn but still fun for me and my boys. We're dirt bikers and prefer something nimble and flickable rather than all-out top speed. The Trixx models were just plain awesome for those in my extended family that are obese and not athletic whatsoever. My family plays on toys all the time, so getting out there and doing wheelies and spins was simple and fast to learn. There was enough power to do anything we were brave enough to try. When my cousins' family got on them, the Trixx were still plenty smooth and stable enough for an extremely shy and fat 11yo girl with no muscle coordination whatsoever. Like her daughter, my cousin is also large and very unsure of herself when having to be physically active, but they each were able to have fun on the Trixx at their own personal levels of activity. Bottom line is this: the Trixx can be a blast for just about anyone in the water! The IBR feature is fantastic in that you get real braking on the water, a neutral position, and reverse. Having ridden PWCs in the 90's, this is a deal-breaker these days. Add in the adjustable trim feature and you have a solid PWC for plenty of fun. I'm 6'3/250 lbs and haven't been on a ski in over 25yrs, but the Trixx was more than fun for this dad-bod. If I didn't already have 2 boats in my garage, I'd likely get a pair of these for the lake.

[eugenebrown]

Thanks for the knowledge I'm a 57 year old man who is still A kid at heart and I have no experience with jet skis but I will get this ski doo spark as my beginner I live in Colorado

[neitzp]

Good job! I have been a water-skier, wakeboarder, and toober for many years and have started to rent and look in to PWCs. Your video is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[allthatitseems]

Can confidently say after kawasaki ownership. It has been amazing. Best jetski i have owned

[thicok]

Just so you know if you have the kawi put the reverse lever in the middle and it literally just stays still, the middle is neutral

[richmac]

I ended up buying 2 of the 90hp 2 seat SeaDoo's and I'm glad I did. I get crap from Yamaha owners (none that have ever been on a Spark) about them not being stable and blah, blah, blah. Then I go out and do things that they can't. The advantage of the Spark is that they are light, very light. You can toss them around like nothing else on the water. There's a reason they are called personal water craft. I don't need or want 3 people on it or for that matter, 2 people. At that point they are a boat. SeaDoo created a whole market themselves and caught the others sleeping. The composite hull that Yamaha wants to bad mouth - it's one of the major advantages. Virtually zero maintenance. I don't have to worry about scratches and chips like you do with a glass hull. It takes a beating and never needs anything. Toy like - yup and that's what I like about it.

[kylealvis]

We absolutlely love our sparks! ( 90hp 2up & 3up) if you're buying in this segment, you would be ok with not getting the highest feeling quality because you're buying for the sheer enjoyment these provide. For the price of some of these other Y or K models, you can get a base nodel SeaDoo GTI, it just all depends on what you're looking for. For us personally, the Sparks have provided such cheap and reliable fun. We've even put grandparents on them and although they do feel light and not as stable as a full size ski, nobody felt as if they couldn't handle or control it.

[crazykyle]

looking into buying my first jet ski. At first I thought spark trixx was going to be my least favorite, but amount of reviews I have read/watch and how everyone is talking about trixx, trixx is the jet ski I want to buy

[pizzadog]

For those who don't have 5k + to drop on a toy, I would strongly recommend older 2 stroke Yamaha waverunners. Many can be had for far below 1k and can be just as fun albeit without a few bells and whistles. Hit FB market, Craigslist, or letgo.

Waverunner vxr pro with 701 motor. Good stability and handling for 1 rider. Some have sick graphics.

Waverunner III(3) with 701cc. Great stability for two up riding(more like 2.5 not 3). Heavier than others but great for passenger. Also has reverse bucket.

Waveblaster 760cc. Great handling and acceleration. Carves turns and digs from slow speed. Less stable at no wake speeds especially with a second rider(WB2). Get a WB1 if you want to ride alone and do wave jumps and sport riding.

There are many other old 2stroke available as well. I have personal experience with these and find them frequently on FB, CL etc. for low bucks. Slight mechanical inclination helps with these older ones. But if they have cylinder compression and pump ain't rattleing or seized, they are normally pretty close to being ready to run. Hope this helps someone.

[flojuarez]

I have a kaw 300 lx ....i love it it's fast and like to sit on in the lake without worrying about tipping over.