Can you recommend a Jet Ski?

[Oracle of Delphi]

Anyone own a Jet Ski? I'm thinking about buying a new one for the first time. Do you have any brand you would recommend? Also would my 2005 Chevy Equinox LT AWD be able to tow one? I have no clue how much these things even weigh. Thanks in advance!

Edited July 2, 2007 by Pontiac Custom-S

[Northstar]

I don't own one, but I've ridden on a couple of my neighbor's. They have Sea-Doo's and I thought they were very nice, and they seemed to think they were the best from their experience with them (they have had other brands in the past, too). I think an Equinox would have no problem towing it, they don't weigh much at all. My neighbors towed one with their truck and the other with their ATV.

[Cory Wolfe]

Your Equinox should easier tow one... As far as suggestions, I don't own one myself or know much about jet skis, but Sea-Doo is probably a maker to look at, as with Honda and Yamaha.

Edited July 2, 2007 by blackviper8891

[Nick]

Sea Doo RXT.

[Northstar]

Your Equinox should easier tow one... As far as suggestions, I don't own one myself or know much about jet skis, but Ski-Doo is probably a maker to look at, as with Honda and Yamaha.

Ski-Doos are snowmobiles, I'm not sure how well they'd do in the water

I actually forgot that I rode on a rental Yamaha in Florida, and it definitely was a big step down from the Sea-Doos. Possibly because it was a rental, but it didn't have near the power or maneuverability of the Sea-Doos. Yamaha's also look goofy with the little "fountain" shooting up in the back, IMO.

[Cory Wolfe]

Ski-Doos are snowmobiles, I'm not sure how well they'd do in the water

Yeah... T'was a lapse of thought, fixed it already.

[DetroitNut90]

Since the waters of Ocean City are full of Yamaha Waverunners, Honda Aquatraxes, and Sea-Doos, I'd say go with one of them. As far as pricing goes, Sea-Doos are the pricier ones, but I think that they have more seating capacities and power.

Our Venture LT AWD managed to trailer our 16' boat, so your Equinox will be able to handle a jet ski.

[Delta Force79]

Get a Sea-Doo...we had one for about 10 years and it never gave us a problem, and always worked as long as it had a good battery, gas and general TLC....See-Doo is pricey,, but I think they are the best.

[capriceman]

seadoo XP baby!! with custom prop and impeller housing. That baby lungs off those waves. Other than That Yamaha's have Nice stand ups and I forgot there one model but its a very good sit down that grabs. that spray of water is a life saver even though its goofy looking it lets riders know where you are in monster waves.

[Oracle of Delphi]

Well I guess it's a Seadoo! Thanks everyone.

[capriceman]

http://www.sea-doo.com/en-US/Products/Wate...creation/GTISE/

or

http://www.sea-doo.com/en-US/Products/Wate...usclecraft/RXP/

I have an 2000 XP like this one

http://www.kefjet.is/resources/Images/2807_DSC02058.JPG

Really I would look at used ones first, since theres a lot of depreciation with jet ski's now.

Edited July 3, 2007 by capriceman