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04-07-2005, 07:52 PM
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Meh.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Wollongong
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Hey all,
I am thinking about getting a Jet Ski, wanna spend about 6-7k....what can people tell me? Also whats the best way of looking a good one up? and what does insurance on one usually cost? Any help welcome ere....need something to toe behind the ute! :eclipsee_ |
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05-07-2005, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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If you were in QLD I would sell you my Polaris SLX 1200cc with 69 hours for $7000. This thing is seriously quick...
Anyway, insurance costs me $470 a year (paid monthly). Stay away from badly corroded 2-stroke ski's that have a few hours on them. Check inside the hull for any fibreglass repair. Basically check to see if it has been well maintained... They require A LOT of maintenance. They aren't like a motorbike, you can't just throw it in the garage after you've been out riding... Good luck with the search and be prepared to have a few "extra" friends on the weekends when you go out skiing. |
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07-07-2005, 05:10 PM
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Meh.
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Wollongong
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Thanks for that, i assume that 4-stroke is the better way to go?
Also whos that insured through? |
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07-07-2005, 05:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Near Canberra
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And don't forget in NSW Mr Carr makes you have a special licence because if you ride a jet ski you MUST be a hoon.
/me has recurring fantasy about charging under the Harbour Bridge in a blown big block jet boat with open exhausts....mutter mutter I'll give him no jet skis on his harbour.... off to take my medication now - enjoy your new toy Regards, Tote
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07-07-2005, 05:32 PM
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KB TECH SUPPORT
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Country Vic
Posts: 708
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I had to get a NSW license to ride on the Murry River. Then one day, I received a letter from NSW licensing, stating the cost of a PWC license was increasing over 300%. Screw that. I waited till Victoria made it manditory for boat licensing, and just changed it over to Vic. It's a third of the cost here....but give it time I guess!!!!!! I use to have the Sea-Doo XP Limited Ski. One hell of a weapon when you mod them. All ski's are high maintenance as Tote says, but less so with the four strokes. Regards AGRO. |
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Thinking about getting a Jet Ski
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