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01-15-2020, 04:28 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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!
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01-16-2020, 10:00 AM | #8 | |
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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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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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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 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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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 |
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You might want to put up a thread asking which one you should sit on first.
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I always associated an X with crossing something off a list so I would go with the I, as in "I want this one".
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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... |
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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.....
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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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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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