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james1

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Since: Dec 28, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2003 12:03 pm
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Hi Guys, I need some help !

I am looking to buy a second hand ski. I have just sold a seadoo GSI which
was fine for the lakes but as I am a bit of a "lard Arse" ( 17 stone male ),
want to take a friend on the back with me and tow a wakeboard / kneeboard or
ring on the sea, I need something a little bit more stable. I have about
£5,200 to spend and really like Yamaha's reliability, looks and the silly
bit of water that jets up in the air !!!

A three seater seems to be a good idea but I have heard about a SUV? would I
get one over here in the uk for that kind of money or should I look at the
XL800 / 1200 range ? or what about the gp800r / 1200 range?

I would welcome any comments or help you could give me
Cheers

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Scottspjs

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2003 6:23 pm
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If you are looking at an suv,you might as well buy a boat.they are huge.the
xl1200 three seater would be the way to go for towing skiers,boards etc.the
kawasaki 1100 stx d.i is also an excellent reliable ski although some complain
that the seat height is too low.it will however get quite a bit better mpg and
is cleaner burning than the carbureated yamaha.
either is a good quality ski.good luck,scott

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james1

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 1:55 am
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thanks scott - do you rate the xl 800 or are they underpowered?

"Scottspjs" <scottspjs RemoveThis @cs.com> wrote in message
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 > If you are looking at an suv,you might as well buy a boat.they are
huge.the
 > xl1200 three seater would be the way to go for towing skiers,boards
etc.the
 > kawasaki 1100 stx d.i is also an excellent reliable ski although some
complain
 > that the seat height is too low.it will however get quite a bit better mpg
and
 > is cleaner burning than the carbureated yamaha.
 > either is a good quality ski.good luck,scott<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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Scottspjs

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:45 pm
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you will be much happier with the extra hp and torque that the triple puts out
for pulling skiers.it will also hold a higher resale in my opinion.most three
seat twin engine skis are entry level machines and are missing options like
reverse and a full set of gauges.happy hunting,scott

p.s isn't it a bit cold in the u.k for jet sking right now?
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johnnie7

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:58 am
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its bloddy freezin atm :p


"Scottspjs" <scottspjs.RemoveThis@cs.com> wrote in message
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 > you will be much happier with the extra hp and torque that the triple puts
out
 > for pulling skiers.it will also hold a higher resale in my opinion.most
three
 > seat twin engine skis are entry level machines and are missing options
like
 > reverse and a full set of gauges.happy hunting,scott
 >
 > p.s isn't it a bit cold in the u.k for jet sking right now?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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