Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Found a good looking, but never had one, so is this a good first pwc on the cheap? Anything to know about them? What to look for? Are they fast or at least quick? Thx http://www.tradebit.com/usr/manuals/pub/9002/yamahawaveraider.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 It will not do more then 35 MPH and good luck getting two people on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 run away.. how cheap aare you looking... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 jesus, quick google search says they do mid 50's and are 2 seaters.... Sub $2k, that was a $1000 ski I found... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 At one time the wave raiders used to he the cats ass and I remember even having to sign a waiver to rent them because they were so much more powerful than the others. This however, was true 15 years ago. Better things could he had for a good depending what price is. If you can get it for 800 I would say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 honestly man spend a little more an get a much bigger an better ski.. i got my yamaha xl1200 3 seater for 3k two years ago (maybe 3 idk) soo much more for the buck im sure u could jew someone down http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll162/04srturbo/jetski3.jpg or hell i justw bought bertos yamaha gp1200 does 65+ for 2250 http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll162/04srturbo/IMG_20110627_082258.jpg theres a time an place to be cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 true true, like i said first one so I'm unsure of what to get. I'll keep checking, that was just a super cheap one I found so i figured i'd ask. Much more than $2500 and I'd rather have a boat for $5000. It's not about the money, more about the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 true true, like i said first one so I'm unsure of what to get. I'll keep checking, that was just a super cheap one I found so i figured i'd ask. Much more than $2500 and I'd rather have a boat for $5000. It's not about the money, more about the value. makes sense there are deals to be had.. i found mine at amazing deals(well the gp is awaiting to see if its a good deal... its stil at the dealership seeing whats wrong with it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have 2 wave raiders. The fastest I got them was 51 on GPS on perfect water. I don't know if mine are stock or not...they look stock though. They are extremely reliable and decent enough looking I guess for their age. I have had both my wife and I on them as we as some other friends. They still move pretty good with two people, just no handling is there at that point. That said, they are completely useless in much of a chop. Alum is not touchable during the weekend. The only reason I have mine is for a supplement for my boat so I if I have people out with me on it I don't have to run it around all day. I can send them out on them to play some on. The handling is very strange to get used to. They ride and turn like no other ski I have ever been on. After you learn it though they are as stable as any other ski I have been on while messing around (while moving - VERY unstable while sitting). Like I said though, to even play around you need calm water. I had mine out with me on my vacation with the boat and not many people were out and I LOVED it. They were great. Small and light enough to come out of the water from the wake of my boat with ease and with some good height too. Long story short...I would not have these if the were for my primary water use. I will actually sell these two pretty soon and upgrade to 2 newer ones. I'm thinking twin RXP's. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/2011-05-30_17-52-16_467.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/2011-06-03_11-32-28_545.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/2011-06-03_11-32-54_477.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for the info.... Wanna sell one cheap? No trailer needed.....Or how cheap for the pair w/ trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Given your reputation...probably not cheap enough LOL Send me an offer...I probably won't separate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Well given I started this thread based off of one w/ trailer for $1000obo, I'd be willing to pay the same for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 matt if you decide to sell them or one.. ive got two single trailers i need to get rid of for a double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 matt if you decide to sell them or one.. ive got two single trailers i need to get rid of for a double Already got a single trailer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Already got a single trailer.... dam you to hell and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 If it works out...I'd consider buying 1 ski from formula matt w/ the double trailer, giving him my single trailer for his remaining ski, and then working something out with you paul for the double trailer/single trailer switcharoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Paul you idiot, I told you what to do. I keep sending you links to CL all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Paul you idiot, I told you what to do. I keep sending you links to CL all the time. all of them have been no good or dead ends.. trust me ive looked into them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Any better? http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/2518652347.html if so, what's the most I should pay for it? And are those low hours crazy? That comes out to like 4 hours/year average, I'd put that many on one in a DAY. Should I be concerned about it not being accurate or having been sitting a ton and breaking with some regular use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Any better? http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/2518652347.html if so, what's the most I should pay for it? And are those low hours crazy? That comes out to like 4 hours/year average, I'd put that many on one in a DAY. Should I be concerned about it not being accurate or having been sitting a ton and breaking with some regular use? Its deleted:gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 not sure how many hours it had on it but both mine have 120 (my xl was given a new motor 20 Hours ago an the gp about the same) an they run like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'm not going to split mine up. They will be much easier to sell as a pair. Plus, I need to finish painting the grey one then maybe paint the other one. Would probably sell better as a matching pair also. Lowest I would go is 2500 as is for everything. Try finding a double trailer with 2 decent skis for less. Sure, you can get 2 skis for 1000 per, but then add in you know nothing about them and add in the price of a double trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 That's cool, I got a buddy that said he'd give a grand towards one...but that means I gotta come up with 1500...little bit more than I want to spend for one of two, considering I'd have to share the trailer. I'd probably go 1200 with his 1k, otherwise guess I'll just look for one for myself. Good luck selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 That's cool, I got a buddy that said he'd give a grand towards one...but that means I gotta come up with 1500...little bit more than I want to spend for one of two, considering I'd have to share the trailer. I'd probably go 1200 with his 1k, otherwise guess I'll just look for one for myself. Good luck selling. Seeing as that puts you willing to go 2200, give me the 2500 - sell the double trailer to Paul for 300 plus one of his single trailers then boom you are back to 2200 plus 2 separate skis on 2 separate trailers. All problems solved. Up to you though. I won't come off 2500. I will finish painting the and get 3-3500 out of them; this just saves me the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Have fun painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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