Quote Originally Posted by Ufa
I had a Wave Runner. It only lasted 3 years . Put on about 350 hours. After that the engine blew up. It got about 5 miles to the gallon. If you plan on salt water you have to wash off the salt every time you go out. The new 4 cycle's are the only way to go. I would also mention that the wave runner
hull with the notch's are the way to go. The smooth spoon like hulls will make you tip. I can actually surf on a wake and not tip. Get the one with the most power. They usually have an engine and a 20 gallon gas tank and a 2 gallon oil tank. Pure muscle. Insurance is about $500 a year. Make sure you can get it before you buy. Pay cash! The payment thing sucks in the winter.
I hate making payments for something that I can't even use. Motorcycles, boats, snowmobile, anything season is best to pay with cash.