| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Carvervirgin
RO# 32836
|
 Posted - May 10 2012 : 21:54:38
|
|
In the 90s Sea doo produced a rigid inflatable boat with a wave runner power plant. Does anyone have an personal knowledge or opinions on this craft? I have only seen one and they seem pretty cool. Thanks
|
Bucket List, 2001Carver 356
Lake Champlain, Vermont
|
Homeport:
|
|
|
JeffR
RO# 19718
|
Posted - May 11 2012 : 07:51:26
|
Not sure where you're located, but I think I just saw one advertised on Craigslist in my area. I don't have any personal knowledge, but IMO, while it looks like it might be fun for a short period, I'm not sure how practical it is. It seems that it's something that's trying to be something else...if that makes sense. I'd prefer to either have a rib, or have a jetski, not somthing that is almost both.
|
|
Homeport: Chicago, IL
|
 |
|
|
HaveADay
RO# 30763
|
Posted - May 11 2012 : 09:06:11
|
Zodiac makes what you're describing. It's called a projet and I believe has a yamaha jet drive and powerplant.
|
-----------------------------------------
Have A Day - 2001 Cruisers 4450 |
|
Homeport: Chicago, IL
|
|
|
|
SLW
RO# 2186
|
Posted - May 11 2012 : 14:26:06
|
A friend of mine bought one last year. It's an early model, known for being under-powered and poorly balanced, so I tried to talk him out of it. I think he paid about $800, and he had a blast with it all summer... Aside from an accidental near-sinking and leaking tubes (the stupid thing has drain plugs at the BOW), it's been relatively trouble-free. I'd still recommend a later one though.
|
|
Homeport: Cedar Pt, Oh / Mi / Miami
|
|
|
|
tugboat kevin
RO# 24998
|
Posted - May 13 2012 : 07:35:34
|
those things are one of the best things sea doo ever produced the reason it was discontinued is you could do a very high g turn at full throttle flinging passengers out. I hope they bring it back with a four stroke their safety computer limited steering and their brake system that works awesome......that thing is a blast to drive
|
|
Homeport: oswego ny
|
|
|
|
370 Motoryacht
RO# 31959
|
Posted - May 13 2012 : 08:29:28
|
There was one for sale in the Chicago craigslist area. He emailed me about trading for my 15' Whaler becuase he wants something different for fishing with his kids. Go pick that one up so he can buy this Whaler I have!
|
1994 Carver 370 Motor Yacht
Twin 350 H.P. 454 Crusader Engines
|
|
Homeport: MI
|
|
|
|
Carvervirgin
RO# 32836
|
Posted - May 13 2012 : 08:44:00
|
Thanks for the feedback guys. I can't find that Craigslist post. Could you post it here. Thanks.
|
Bucket List, 2001Carver 356
Lake Champlain, Vermont
|
|
Homeport:
|
|
|
|
arks1
RO# 790
|
|
|
370 Motoryacht
RO# 31959
|
|
|
circaburns1
RO# 29565
|
Posted - May 30 2012 : 04:06:17
|
I had one for about 4 years and it was fantastic. Best fun on water iI had. I used it as a tender. Amazingly soft ride. And yes I have flung people out when cornering. i regretted selling it (brought 2052 Trophy which is a different sort of fun).
|
| Robert |
|
Homeport: fremantle
|
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| BoaterEd |
© 2010 BoaterEd, Inc. |
|
|
|
-
Sea doo explorer RIB
