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Since: Jul 06, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 1:03 pm
Post subject: which one fx140 or stx12f
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I am looking to buy my first ski. After some thought I desided that a 3
seater which I can pull freinds on tubes and stuff would be the right choice
for a first ski. If I get a second ski later it probably would be a 2
seater.
Next I probably will put low hours on it each year but want it to be hassle
free for many years. Sounded like a 4 stroke to me. Correct me if I am
wrong.
Next Which brand. I have heard bad things about the Doo's( repairs and
rust) Does that apply to the new 4 tec It looks real nice and is the HP
leader. Anyways I think because of the bad Doo reports that I have narowed
it down to a Kawasaki stx 12f (150 HP) and have a price quote of $7800.00
(new) or the Yamaha fx140 (140hp) No price quote yet.
Oh it will see salt water 50% of the time I use it.
Questions
What do you recomend?
Is 7800 for stx 12f a good price?
did Seadoo fix there issues when they went to the 4 stroke?
Highflier
PS Sorry for the lengthy msg but I figured info would be needed to give good
advice.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 1:03 pm
Post subject: Re: which one fx140 or stx12f [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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| Defininately the Kawasaki STX 12F. Larger displacement motor, lower RPMs =
less trouble and more torque sooner for towing your friends, and you also
have Kawasaki's ledgendary reliability and quality. - Bob
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2003 10:08 pm
Post subject: Re: which one fx140 or stx12f [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I agree, I have 40+ hours on my STX-12F, not one hiccup.
It is very dependable and is not a large ski, you fell like you are on a 2
seater when you are riding
Todd Munschauer
Florida Shark-Hunter
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 1:00 am
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:38 am
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 4:38 am
Post subject: Re: which one fx140 or stx12f [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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So how fast is this Kawi suppose to go?
"KatScotBoo" <katscotboo DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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> Ever see Deuce Bigalow????
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> FX 140 - "....that's a HUGE BITCH!...."
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> Scott<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: which one fx140 or stx12f |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 4:38 am
Post subject: But, the Kawa isn't 150 hp [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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125 hp . . . or, are they making a model that is less detuned now? But, even
at 125, I hear Kawa's 4-stroke is easily as fast as Yam's fx because Kawa's
hull is smaller and much lighter too: Kawa went to fiberglass. It's the
quintessential lake boat but pretty tough on the body when the going gets
rough. Yam's hull is the ticket for ocean-going.
"Juan Ruiz" <jruiz4 RemoveThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:5a4Oa.31077$C83.2667106@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
> So how fast is this Kawi suppose to go?
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> "KatScotBoo" <katscotboo RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
> news:20030706193833.23340.00000282@mb-m24.aol.com...
> > Ever see Deuce Bigalow????
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> > FX 140 - "....that's a HUGE BITCH!...."
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> > Scott
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 4:38 am
Post subject: Re: But, the Kawa isn't 150 hp [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Damn your right. The f'n sales guy lied to me. He said 150 but it is
really 125 or so the web states.
What is the Yamaha boat made of. I thought they all were fiberglass.
Highflier
"urhome" <urhome DeleteThis @cox.net> wrote in message
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> 125 hp . . . or, are they making a model that is less detuned now? But,
even
> at 125, I hear Kawa's 4-stroke is easily as fast as Yam's fx because
Kawa's
> hull is smaller and much lighter too: Kawa went to fiberglass. It's the
> quintessential lake boat but pretty tough on the body when the going gets
> rough. Yam's hull is the ticket for ocean-going.
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> "Juan Ruiz" <jruiz4 DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:5a4Oa.31077$C83.2667106@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
> > So how fast is this Kawi suppose to go?
> >
> > "KatScotBoo" <katscotboo DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote in message
> > news:20030706193833.23340.00000282@mb-m24.aol.com...
> > > Ever see Deuce Bigalow????
> > >
> > > FX 140 - "....that's a HUGE BITCH!...."
> > >
> > > Scott
> >
> >
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 5:20 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:33 pm
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2003 6:41 am
Post subject: Re: which one fx140 or stx12f [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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yes, its as quiet as the other 4 strokes.
Buy the July issue of Personal Watercraft Illustrated for a comparison of all
the regular breathing 4 strokes.
Mine does 55MPH on the GPS, anyone is south Florida is welcome to try mine out
if they want a test ride. My only mod was the GroupK Ride plate mod.
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Todd Munschauer
Florida Shark-Hunter
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2003 11:10 pm
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 5:07 pm
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Keith,
yes, you take your stock ride plate off and send it to Group K, They will mill
your ride plate down a bit in the rear and then send it back to you. You can
leave your reverse bucket on it.
They charge 70.00 plus shipping, its a good deal IMO.
I will be putting the Solas Concord prop on next to try it out on the STX-12F
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> I was thinking about putting that ride plate on my STX DI, can you
>still use the reverse bucket? Some ride plates won't let you use the
>reverse.
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> Thanks
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>Keith T
Todd Munschauer
Florida Shark-Hunter
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:35 pm
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