Sea-Doo GTI vs. GTX
Anyone have experience with late models of these two machines? Thoughts on which would be a better fit for Winni?
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The total number of posts in those two threads that deal with the GTI vs. GTX is...1, and it's literally one line with nothing about Winni use.
It's cool if y'all don't have anything to add, but how'sabout just leaving it be? There have been a couple posts in the last few months that have mentioned not wanting to be part of this forum any longer because of what threads devolve into. Add those to the number of private messages I get from people who don't want to deal with posts/people like above, and it's clear many members are tired of it. Please, just answer the question--be part of the solution--or go/stay away. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
This thread talks about what you are asking: (although you’ve probably seen it)
http://greenhulk.net/forums/showthread.php?t=62630 |
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Everyone has different opinions on different skis. At some point you have to scrap all the research and take the plunge, pun intended! :D
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Those would seem to be connected, but maybe not? Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I would go for stability...crashing through chop will be bad on any PWC |
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I think this says it best... "If you want a cruiser then go for the GTX hull. If you want something you can throw around a bit more and better performance then go the GTI." Dan |
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In two months, my decision will be final!
Seriously, though, the new GTI hull--supposedly much closer to the ST3, is what is throwing this off, and there are so few reviews of it vs. the GTX. I'm looking forward to getting on them at the Boston Boat Show and ordering at Bedford! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
You might want to put up a thread asking which one you should sit on first.
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You are looking for late model or a new one.
I have a 2002 GTX. Could answer some questions if needed... |
Here is the thing, you can spend your time deliberating the decision try to find the best fit.... Or you can just make a secession and not look back. I have been a number of ski's over the years..... your buying factors should be the following:
1. What are you comfortable with for initial cost 2. what are you comfortable with for up keep yearly costs 3. Are you more of a touring person, or a thrills person..... 1. tells you what models you can look at 2. tells you if you want to consider something super charged 3. Is the GTX vs. GTI question..... GTX is a touring pacakge.... GTI is the no frills get on with business package...... When you get into the supercharged models you get the best of both worlds..... |
As others have indicated, you have researched your purchase more than sufficiently. My advice to you is to get on each one of them and give them a test drive/sea trial and see which one you like best. At the end of the day the only opinion that matters is your own and other members of your family.
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The reality is that I'll like whatever I buy--I'm mostly looking to justify saving or spending money. But what's a forum for other than to share thoughts with people who have a common interest?! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I think a good question to ask would be to Biggd since he has both. The question is which ONE would you keep if you could only have one or the other, and why? I would be interested in hearing his response to this question if I was on the fence between the two. I really don't know that much about them, but I do know that I would buy which ever one handles the rough water better since I do all of my boating on wkends, but that's just me.
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That being said, that thread was a good one but didn't address the hull difference because, at the time, there wasn't (and still isn't) much discussion about how close the new GTI's is to the GTX. Thanks for creeping, though! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I'll be honest...that's officially a lot of threads. |
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No apologies--I've learned a ton about what I'm getting into, while having fun doing it. A great way to pass the time in the off-season! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
It's all good man. I'm just having a little fun.
While I think it's crazy if there are 5 or more threads out there about this, I do hope you are completely satisfied with whichever ride you decide to go with...even if it is by the year 2029 |
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I'll be looking for advice on jetski anchors, maintenance, storage, and food suggestions for long outings soon--I look forward to your panties getting bunched up on those threads! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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I don't see that as crazy at all, especially for someone just getting into an activity, but for some reason a few of the members here do. In fact, I'm confident that if I'd had one thread titled, "New Jetski Advice on Reliability, Hull Design, Features, and Christmas Gift Ideas," the first response would've been something about asking too much in one thread. It's always the same people. Cheers! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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If I was going out all day on Winni I would rather have the GTX but on my lake, where you can ride the whole lake in 15 minutes, I prefer the GTI. My GTI is a 130 and my GTX is a 260 so it's twice the HP and much heavier. The GTI is plenty fast enough, 50 to 60MPH depending on the chop. The GTX is a rocket, over 70MPH and you can't go that fast on Winni. When I was looking for a second machine I was honestly looking for another GTI but this GTX was too good a deal to pass up. It's a 2013 and it only had 23 hours on it. My GTI is older, 2009, so I'm sure the newer ones are better. But my 2009 is like an older Toyota Camry, it just goes and goes and never lets me down. |
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Now it'll come down to the features and feel of the two. I think the larger fuel tank in the GTX and direct storage may sway me in that direction. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Here's a video that shows it: https://youtu.be/N2KDG7x_opE Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
I have owned MANY pwc over my years at the lake. I will say I prefer Yamaha over Seadoo. I typically buy large, supercharged machines (RXT, RXT-X, FX-SHO, FX-SHO cruiser) so my experience may be different than others, I have never owned a smaller Doo. I found the Yamaha to be much more reliable in both short and long term. I don't love closed cooling on a pwc, there is no need for it on the lake where you are looking to run. If on the ocean it certainly has its benefits.
Huge storage has never been a big deal to me, I don't feel that I need to carry everything including the kitchen sink with me when I ride. I will say I really like the Sea Doo speaker option over the new Yamaha setup. If I was getting a Seadoo damn right it would have a stereo. |
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In terms of reliability, what I've found are four things: 1. Maintenance matters for all machines, but definitely for Sea-Doo. Almost all of the failures could be traced to maintenance. 2. Sea-Doo is ahead of the curve with features, but those features need time for kinks to be worked out. 3. Supercharged machines bring an extra complexity that, along with #1 and #2 seem to have hit Sea-Doo's reputation for reliability. #4. Dealer matters. From my research, much of the "non-fatal" issues are the result of poor dealer prep. Loose hoses, improper seals, etc. that should easily be avoidable with a good/thorough dealer. I'm still a little open to Yamaha as DaSilva's sells both, and I'm looking forward to working with them, but there's a lot to keep me focused on Sea-Doo. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Dealers have a checklist to go through on every machine for prep. As far as a pwc goes, there isn't much to it as unlike a snowmobile or atv they arrive basically complete. With sleds skis aren't usually attached, front ends need to be aligned, windshields, off, etc. I bought a pwc from HK once and they had it out of the crate, fired up and ready to go within an hour or two. Just saying I think there is more to it than just dealer prep that makes a machine reliable, but having a solid dealer backing it when you need them is important. I would never buy from Rochester Motorsports as I think they are goons. I have never bought from DaSilva, but haven't heard any complaints. I have done business with HK and it has always been good. I am not saying I wouldn't ever buy another Seadoo though! I do like them. That stereo...Gotta have it. |
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Think, I think you want the Sea Doo. Just buy it!!!!!!
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:laugh::laugh::laugh: Instead of a finger in the air, maybe Think could start a thread asking opinions about which one he should use each day after he buys both of them. (Sorry Think, just had a good laugh at your expense. Thank you.) |
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I look forward to your responses on my "best way to launch a new jetski" thread. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Besides, he has T-rex arms. How would you like to have T-rex arms? |
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I just re-read your post and actually missed the GTX part of it because it was only mentioned once. Thanks for your thoughts. As far as my T-Rex arms, I'll remember that when you need me to bench press a lot of weight once or twice! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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A troll
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Now, why you'd take time out of your day to not only read a post you have nothing to offer on AND respond is sad. Go make some friends. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Once you attack an OP's professional craft because you personally think a few threads are too many, you've shown who you are. And for those actually looking for info, I just found the attached Facebook post of the different hull designs for 2020. They look awfully close...Attachment 15570 Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Without mentioning any names, or insinuating anything to anyone, I refer back to a couple of my favorite old cliche's that I have always thought to be true: "Some people are just to stupid to realize just how stupid they are", and "You can only help those who are willing to help themselves". Oh, and here's another one: "If the shoe fit's, wear it"!! Cliche's are like good comedy. There is always an element of truth to them... That's why they exist.
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You seem a decent person. When you sink to the level of your detractors (as in posts 65,66 &70), you ARE embarrassing yourself.
Start all the threads you want! Good luck with your purchase. |
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It's really disappointing that it's even an issue--that three threads over the course of 3-4 months on different aspects of a sizable investment--is that inflammatory. Thanks again to those who provided food for thought. As the image I posted above shows, there's lots of talk about the new hulls. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Oh my, part 2
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Some people will post anything just to keep a thread going. Let this one die already! :rolleye1:
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And, actually, my wife already bought me a collapsible grapple anchor--I was just needling TiltonBB. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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