Is this superjet a good deal?

[MylesG]

Found this superjet with trailer around 5k 40ish hours
I see used 2016s going around 6k im new to the scene wanted some input

 

[MylesG]

its a 2012 btw

 

[SmittySX]

Fair deal if the boat is in great shape. Buy it.

 

[Spyder]

Looks like a super clean ski, is it just the reflection but why is the orange part of the decal on the bottom of the ski faded?

 

[MylesG]

Could be a 2013 too, the graphics are the same for both years.


Looks like a super clean ski, is it just the reflection but why is the orange part of the decal on the bottom of the ski faded?

could be faded it was salt water ran but kept up i plan on doing the 2014 decals anyway

 

[Spyder]

If it's been in the ocean make sure the own's been flushing it after use.

 

[MylesG]

If it's been in the ocean make sure the own's been flushing it after use.

he said it has and the engine looks clean
im going to see it saturday anything I should look for in partiuclar?

 

[Spyder]

Any other evidence of saltwater corrosion, look in and around the pump.

Test the compression in both cylinders if possible.

Stress cracks around the handlepole bracket and the bottom of the hull or anywhere else it could have been abused in the surf.

 

[MTRHEAD]

Iv'e sold a couple 13-15's at $5K they basically sold before I logged off listing them. If they are clean and minty $4.5-$5K is a normal price

Buddy listed same ski at $5.5K sat for weeks and weeks until he lowered to $5K then it sold.

 

[SuperJet-Dave]

Any other evidence of saltwater corrosion, look in and around the pump.

Test the compression in both cylinders if possible.

Stress cracks around the handlepole bracket and the bottom of the hull or anywhere else it could have been abused in the surf.

For the compression test. Should be around 150 psi with less than a 5 psi difference between each cylinder.
Most important is to take it for a test ride. A ski can sound great on shore, and run like crap under load in the water.

 

[yamaharider85]

You should try to test ride it if possible. does it have an hour meter on it? I would be a little concerned if it was left for any extended period in the salt. 5k seems like a good deal if its bone stock and clean.

 

[MylesG]

Any other evidence of saltwater corrosion, look in and around the pump.

Test the compression in both cylinders if possible.

Stress cracks around the handlepole bracket and the bottom of the hull or anywhere else it could have been abused in the surf.

where else should I look for issues due to the salt?

 

[Spyder]

Check the pump and prop. And look at the paint on the engine and excessive bubbling paint. Unfortunately the important parts to not have saltwater damage is inside. But if it’s been flushed after every use it should be good.

 

[yamaharider85]

Only way to really know is buy the ski and take the head off to check the anode.

 

[MylesG]

Check the pump and prop. And look at the paint on the engine and excessive bubbling paint. Unfortunately the important parts to not have saltwater damage is inside. But if it’s been flushed after every use it should be good.

I saw it this weekend minor scrapes on bottom the bottom decal was fading but it sounded good paint on engine and pump were clean as can be
I was unable to ride it but rode a SXR right after and it seemed a little heavy hoping to drive the superjet next weekend

 

[Spyder]

I was unable to ride it but rode a SXR right after and it seemed a little heavy hoping to drive the superjet next weekend

Ya, SXR's are a bit bigger and bulky compared to a superjet. Especially in stock form, an SXR really comes alive with an aftermarket pipe. I had an SXR for over 10 years and loved it but finally make the switch to superjets. Wish I had switched sooner. I like to tinker though and there are is so much more you can do to upgrade a superjet.

 

[MylesG]

Ya, SXR's are a bit bigger and bulky compared to a superjet. Especially in stock form, an SXR really comes alive with an aftermarket pipe. I had an SXR for over 10 years and loved it but finally make the switch to superjets. Wish I had switched sooner. I like to tinker though and there are is so much more you can do to upgrade a superjet.

this one (the sxr) was fully modded ported and pipe. when you went full throttle it would rip your arms off. Not a lot of low end power though, and thats what im looking for. I want to drive that superjet this weekend and make my decision. I just want something that will turn on everytime and have some low end power.

 

[Spyder]

I'm surprised the SXR with a pipe does not have much low end, mine did but it was set up that way. Is it a wet or dry pipe on the SXR you rode? If wet pipe it can be adjusted to better low end if it isn't already. Dry pipes are considered more of a racing pipe by most and would have less low end. Porting can also be aimed at more low or high end too.

 

[MylesG]

I'm surprised the SXR with a pipe does not have much low end, mine did but it was set up that way. Is it a wet or dry pipe on the SXR you rode? If wet pipe it can be adjusted to better low end if it isn't already. Dry pipes are considered more of a racing pipe by most and would have less low end. Porting can also be aimed at more low or high end too.

it was all for racing he only wanted 3500 for it but I just think it will have problems and want to drive the superjet first.

 

[Spyder]

$3500 sounds like a pretty good deal but ya definitely ride a superjet too before you buy one. A stock sj isn't going to feel like it has a bunch of low end punch either. But a pipe will fix that quickly.