Looking to buy blaster. What to look for

[mx621]

Just sold my seapoo hx. Was actually a good ski had no issues. But ready to get into a B1. I'm not terribly familiar with yamaha skis. I know to check compression, etc. I hear to look closely at the transom for cracks. Any tips you guys can give me so I don't end up with a pos? Goal with ski is strictly rec riding and occasional surf. Been riding/racing motox for 18 years, so fully able to turn a wrench, etc. thanks!!!

 

[Quinc]

1993 - 1995 are 61x 701cc engines (single carb) 1996 is 62t/61x dual carb 701cc.. (I have seen people on craigslist selling them as "All stock" with 650's in them..)

The cases and cylinders are stamped either 61x or 62t.

 

[zimmy]

Just sold my seapoo hx. Was actually a good ski had no issues. But ready to get into a B1. I'm not terribly familiar with yamaha skis. I know to check compression, etc. I hear to look closely at the transom for cracks. Any tips you guys can give me so I don't end up with a pos? Goal with ski is strictly rec riding and occasional surf. Been riding/racing motox for 18 years, so fully able to turn a wrench, etc. thanks!!!

A short list:

Cracks around the gunwales form hitting docks
Transom cracks as mentioned, keap an eye on the rear corners too as I have seen them break off completely
Play in drive shaft (reach into the pump tunnel and roll the drive shaft back and forth, there shouldnt be any play, if there is, its possibly on its last legs)
Pump bearings (listen to the pump when its running, if its rattling like a beast, could need bearings)
Cracks around the hood lips (they only get bigger)
Damage the to seat where it hooks to the sides of the hood and to the hull by the battery box
Compression should be 150/150 a hole in a good motor, but at least even. Above 145 when I am buying to feel good about it.
Play in the steering system, tightness in the cable as max throw could mean you need a new one, any sign of rust or splitting in the red sheath could be trouble too


I find these as the basics I check when I go out to look at a B1. You will find many of them sun faded, but they can be buffed to a nice shine with some effort! Just my 2 cents.

 

[RoscoeJ]

You can pm me anytime if you have any questions .. I've been riding them since they came out.let me know where your riding ,like lake ,or ocean, back channels, I always assume you will be jumping it ,if poss it's recommended !

 

[mx621]

awesome thanks guys!.. my riding will probly be 75% inland freshwater rivers, 25% ocean/surf.. rivers are 20 min away, shore is 2 hours..

 

[RoscoeJ]

Let me know what you are looking to spend ,on one...I've had to open my rear deck,remove rear lip,and added carbon fiber back for strength . It took years of jumping everytime we go out for that to happen ,jumping in shallow water ,will instantly blow out or crack the back bad if you hit bottom.
I see you ride Mx,I've been to blue diamond ..

 

[mx621]

Cool I'm at blue diamond fairly often. I live pretty close to there. I'll shoot u a pm. Thanks!