Tigershark... should I buy?

OK, you're kidding, right?

"Jerry Bone Jr" wrote in message

 > Those are two of the best skiis out there. You're getting one hell of a
 > deal. What did you say the telephone number is?
 >


  > > Brother-in-law and I are buying our first skis and don't know much about
  > > them. His boss will sell us two "mid-90's" Arctic Cats... one Tigershark
 > and
  > > one Monte Carlo(?) for 3 grand with trailer. (They are his dad's skis,
who
  > > wasn't there today for more details.) They are both 2 cylinder oil
 > injected.
  > > They appear to have little use judging by wear and tear on the hulls and
  > > decks. The last time they were registered was 2000. Boss says they run
 > well
  > > except the Monte Carlo has a sticky bendex on the starter. He also says
 > they
  > > will do 50 mph and "turn as good as anything out there". I know they
 > stopped
  > > making them but Arctic Cat claims on its website to be supporting the
  > > product with parts and a dealer network. We have a budget of 8 grand or
so
  > > but these seem to be a good deal..... this from just looking at them in
 > his
  > > garage, and the fact that he is a trustworthy guy. Also, 8 grand don't
 > seem
  > > to get you much in the used-pair-of-jetskis market. Opinions please....
  > >
  > > Thanks,
  > > Lawrence
  > > Baton Rouge
  > >
  > >
 >
 >
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

That is still a little high for those relics. $2400 tops.
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

 >
 >Brother-in-law and I are buying our first skis and don't know much about
 >them. His boss will sell us two "mid-90's" Arctic Cats... one Tigershark and
 >one Monte Carlo(?) for 3 grand with trailer. (They are his dad's skis, who
 >wasn't there today for more details.) They are both 2 cylinder oil injected.
 >They appear to have little use judging by wear and tear on the hulls and
 >decks. The last time they were registered was 2000. Boss says they run well
 >except the Monte Carlo has a sticky bendex on the starter. He also says they
 >will do 50 mph and "turn as good as anything out there". I know they stopped
 >making them but Arctic Cat claims on its website to be supporting the
 >product with parts and a dealer network. We have a budget of 8 grand or so
 >but these seem to be a good deal..... this from just looking at them in his
 >garage, and the fact that he is a trustworthy guy. Also, 8 grand don't seem
 >to get you much in the used-pair-of-jetskis market. Opinions please....
 >
 >Thanks,
 >Lawrence
 >Baton Rouge
 >
 >

They do not turn that good at all.
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

(A) they don't turn well at all, (B) reliablity is suspect, (C) someday
parts will be hard to get and (D) they are so sloooow. For 8K you
should be able to find a nice pair of skis on a double trailer. Go to
jetski.com and boattraderonline.com and see what you come up with.
There is a reason Artic is no longer in the PWC business, don't spend
$3k to find out for yourself.

Tom

Jackytar wrote:
 > Brother-in-law and I are buying our first skis and don't know much about
 > them. His boss will sell us two "mid-90's" Arctic Cats... one Tigershark and
 > one Monte Carlo(?) for 3 grand with trailer. (They are his dad's skis, who
 > wasn't there today for more details.) They are both 2 cylinder oil injected.
 > They appear to have little use judging by wear and tear on the hulls and
 > decks. The last time they were registered was 2000. Boss says they run well
 > except the Monte Carlo has a sticky bendex on the starter. He also says they
 > will do 50 mph and "turn as good as anything out there". I know they stopped
 > making them but Arctic Cat claims on its website to be supporting the
 > product with parts and a dealer network. We have a budget of 8 grand or so
 > but these seem to be a good deal..... this from just looking at them in his
 > garage, and the fact that he is a trustworthy guy. Also, 8 grand don't seem
 > to get you much in the used-pair-of-jetskis market. Opinions please....
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Lawrence
 > Baton Rouge
 >
 >
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

I am a big Arctic Cat fan but NOT a Tigershark fan at all......
I ride Arctic Cat sleds and have had VERY good luck with ALL of them.....
However when we decided to buy a PWC it HAD to be a Sea-Doo for sure.......
For a VERY similar reason as to why I ride an Arctic Cat snowmobile......
The Local dealer is TOP NOTCH!!!! The Sea-Doo dealer is a VERY good guy and
knows ALL about the sport as does my Cat/snowmobile dealer and they also
know what I (as a customer) want.... top notch service, a good sell price
all in one package.....
BTW, my Arctic Cat dealer never sold Tiger Sharks and the Sea-Doo dealer
does NOT sell Ski-Doo snowmobiles... actually he ride a Cat in the winter
from the same dealer I use... =-)

Your best bet it to decide who and where you'll be bringing the crafts for
service and look for THAT brand in-particular.....

Just my .02 cents though....

Jeff B In Maine
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"Tom Howlin" wrote in message

 > (A) they don't turn well at all, (B) reliablity is suspect, (C) someday
 > parts will be hard to get and (D) they are so sloooow. For 8K you
 > should be able to find a nice pair of skis on a double trailer. Go to
 > jetski.com and boattraderonline.com and see what you come up with.
 > There is a reason Artic is no longer in the PWC business, don't spend
 > $3k to find out for yourself.
 >
 > Tom
 >
 > Jackytar wrote:
  > > Brother-in-law and I are buying our first skis and don't know much about
  > > them. His boss will sell us two "mid-90's" Arctic Cats... one Tigershark
and
  > > one Monte Carlo(?) for 3 grand with trailer. (They are his dad's skis,
who
  > > wasn't there today for more details.) They are both 2 cylinder oil
injected.
  > > They appear to have little use judging by wear and tear on the hulls and
  > > decks. The last time they were registered was 2000. Boss says they run
well
  > > except the Monte Carlo has a sticky bendex on the starter. He also says
they
  > > will do 50 mph and "turn as good as anything out there". I know they
stopped
  > > making them but Arctic Cat claims on its website to be supporting the
  > > product with parts and a dealer network. We have a budget of 8 grand or
so
  > > but these seem to be a good deal..... this from just looking at them in
his
  > > garage, and the fact that he is a trustworthy guy. Also, 8 grand don't
seem
  > > to get you much in the used-pair-of-jetskis market. Opinions please....
  > >
  > > Thanks,
  > > Lawrence
  > > Baton Rouge
  > >
  > >
 >
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

As a current owner of a 96 Monte Carlo, I can safely say: "Move on". For $8k
you can get much better.

The Tigershark, although quick enough, turns like an ice-cube on a hot
skillet. It rides a bit rough in the chop, and is by no means the quietest
boat out there.

Great fun for the kids, and can tow a tuber fine.

Just my .5.

Barf

"Jackytar" wrote in message

 > Brother-in-law and I are buying our first skis and don't know much about
 > them. His boss will sell us two "mid-90's" Arctic Cats... one Tigershark
and
 > one Monte Carlo(?) for 3 grand with trailer. (They are his dad's skis, who
 > wasn't there today for more details.) They are both 2 cylinder oil
injected.
 > They appear to have little use judging by wear and tear on the hulls and
 > decks. The last time they were registered was 2000. Boss says they run
well
 > except the Monte Carlo has a sticky bendex on the starter. He also says
they
 > will do 50 mph and "turn as good as anything out there". I know they
stopped
 > making them but Arctic Cat claims on its website to be supporting the
 > product with parts and a dealer network. We have a budget of 8 grand or so
 > but these seem to be a good deal..... this from just looking at them in
his
 > garage, and the fact that he is a trustworthy guy. Also, 8 grand don't
seem
 > to get you much in the used-pair-of-jetskis market. Opinions please....
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Lawrence
 > Baton Rouge
 >
 >
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

Thanks, all.
We decided to pass, largely based on your kind advice.

Lawrence
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

"Jeff B" wrote
 > Your best bet it to decide who and where you'll be bringing the crafts for
 > service and look for THAT brand in-particular.....

Good advice, thanks.

Lawrence
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

i aint going too candy coat it ,, those r strait junk,, maybe drop a zero
and you would be alright
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

If they run, $3k isn't a bad price, with a double trailer. They don't turn the
best, aren't the fastest, but they are stable and will get you around the lake.
That's about all you really can expect for $3 grand. Good for riding 2 or 3
up(monte carlo). I would take them out on the lake and go with your gut
instinct.
JOE
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

Let me tell you about Tigershark. I have run multiple machines in the market
from Seadoo, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris. With all the ones I have owned the
Tigershark by far has been the most reliable, most durable and best ride.
Parts are not an issue. Color parts like bumpers, seat covers, etc. are all
generalized to black or white depending on the item. The parts are reasonable,
however, the Bendix that you mentioned is about $289. They are non-repairable
and happen to other brands aswell. Also, the fact that they have been sitting
so long may run you into some other problems. Were the skis stored properly;
engines fogged, fuel treated. Even if the fuel was treated it is most likely
bad now. Which may run you into gummed up carbs. Not a big deal if you are
mechanically inclined. A great dealer that I work with is Water Trix in Mesa,
Arizona. Their number is 480-649-1418. They will ship you anything you need.
They are also very helpful on the phone. You have a fantastic deal. I would
grab it and run. Double trailers alone are worth more than $900. That means
your skis are costing you about $1100 each. Like I said take the deal and run.
Good luck in your decisions.
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

 >
 >Let me tell you about Tigershark. I have run multiple machines in the market
 >from Seadoo, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris. With all the ones I have owned the
 >Tigershark by far has been the most reliable, most durable and best ride.
 >Parts are not an issue. Color parts like bumpers, seat covers, etc. are all
 >generalized to black or white depending on the item. The parts are
 >reasonable,
 >however, the Bendix that you mentioned is about $289. They are
 >non-repairable
 >and happen to other brands aswell. Also, the fact that they have been
 >sitting
 >so long may run you into some other problems. Were the skis stored properly;
 >engines fogged, fuel treated. Even if the fuel was treated it is most likely
 >bad now. Which may run you into gummed up carbs. Not a big deal if you are
 >mechanically inclined. A great dealer that I work with is Water Trix in
 >Mesa,
 >Arizona. Their number is 480-649-1418. They will ship you anything you
 >need.
 >They are also very helpful on the phone. You have a fantastic deal. I would
 >grab it and run. Double trailers alone are worth more than $900. That means
 >your skis are costing you about $1100 each. Like I said take the deal and
 >run.
 > Good luck in your decisions.
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >
 >

Best ride, I dint agree with that at all.
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy? 

I'm buying, send me the info to the seller!
 >> Stay informed about: Tigershark... should I buy?