[dentist90]

Wayne,
Check the hull near the bow to be sure it hasn't been beached hard. Check the seal at the impeller drive shaft inside the hull to be sure its good...no water in the hull. Check the impeller for nicks and damage from sucking up rocks in shallow water. Check the general condition of the engine compartment for cleanliness and corrosion... A good indicator of the POs maintenence. Of course, it should start easily and run well. When you test drive one it should accelerate very sharply without overrevving, which is a telltale sign of prop damage. Two strokes don't leave a blue haze like motorbikes as the exhaust is vented below the waterline,, but the newer four strokes are more environmentally friendly. It should come with a trailer and cover. Like others have said, be wary of craft that have been in salt water. They are MUCH more prone to corrosion and premature wear than lake driven craft. The engine/cooling systems must be flushed after every use to avoid internal corrosion, not many owners do this after a day at the beach. All watercraft i know of made after 1996 have enough power to pull a skier with a spotter no problem. I have a 95 SeaDoo XP, a 96 SeaDoo GTX and a 98 SeaDoo Sportster Jet Boat that all run great and can all pull a skier without issue. Check out a few to get an idea of the range of condition. Good luck!