Super Jet Looking to get a SJ...help me decide.

[Matt in Houston]

First one is a 96



Ported & polished 701cc cylinder by Pro-Tec
True & welded crank
Pro-Tec C2 girdle type head
Pro-Tec lighted stock flywheel
Recalibrated CDI by Pro-Tec
Factory B Pipe
Factory pipe water box
BlackJack 46mm carbs w/K&N fltrs
R&d intake manifold w/reed stuffers
Carbon Tech reeds
Handle pole shorted 3" w/umi steering & spring
Pro-tec mowflow intake grate
Hooker prop
Blueprinted pump
Domes - 165psi Compression

Or:

2007





Umi Steering
Handle pole spring
Worx rideplate
Worx intake grate
Hood seal
Bildge w/handle bar switch
Factory B pipe
Storage cover
0 degree bars
ODI grips
Cut out footholds
Skat-Trak swirl impellar
Compression ~155/154

The 07 is only about $2k more in price. Which one would you buy and why?

I am leaning toward the 07 but the 96 seems to be setup pretty good and I think has more punch. I wish it had footholds though.

Thanks for the assistance!

 

[agua]

i personally would go with the 96, engine has had allot more work done allready
footholds can be done allot cheaper then the rest of the mods that you would install to make the skis even

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Buy the 96 and I will gladly put footholds in for less than $2000.00

 

[Matt in Houston]

Thanks for all the input. I really wasnt too concerned with the footholds, I just thought I would mention it. My main concern was one ski is 16 years old and was a previous race ski and the other is only 5 years old and looks very clean. I am not familiar with all of the upgrades on the 96 so I wasnt sure if it is a good deal or not considering its age.

So far it appears the 96 is a better buy.

 

[heebs12]

I would go with the 07. Much cleaner and in my opinion much better looking. Not having to do foot holds is a headache that is nice to avoid. Buy the 07 and save up for a jetmaniac 718 ported motor and an ada girdled head. Then you have a very capable superjet thats only 5 years old!

 

[SXIPro]

96 is the better value by far. More ski for the money. Only thing better about the 07 is the black paint.

 

[Sparkplug]

Id get that 96 before my buddy buys it, not gonna say the price on here, but its stupid cheap

 

[slamb33]

I would probably go 2007 because it is going to be in much better shape overall I would image. 11 years less age for $2000 speaks to me.

 

[Matt in Houston]

Yeah that 07 is clean...The guys garage is also immaculate, makes me think he takes care of his stuff. This is a tough decision. I know the wife would just say go with the cheaper one.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Just get a 650SX

 

[slamb33]

the cheaper one could be more headache and cost in the long run

 

[Matt in Houston]

Thanks again to most of you for your valuable input. I will probably make the choice this evening. Still undecided at this point.

 

[heebs12]

Let us know either way. And welcome to the addiction!!

 

[Murdock]

Isn't the 07 in Dallas? Factor in your time/fuel costs to get the ski. Buy the 96 but offer less than he's asking.

 

[Captain PegLeg]

buy the 07 and take cash and get it a touch cheaper. The cleaner newer ski will keep you on the water, longer.

 

[Matt in Houston]

Isn't the 07 in Dallas? Factor in your time/fuel costs to get the ski. Buy the 96 but offer less than he's asking.

Hes in S.A., said he would meet me halfway and I think I knocked $800 off, he said he would think about it.

Whats a good price for the 96?

 

[surfjunkie]

this is the one that catches my eye in your area.

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/3279126086.html

alum. handpole, trailer, pipe, prop. could probably be talked down to 1k-ish. sell the trailer for 200 and you have a piped square with an alum pole and $2700 in the bank and you dont stress about every scratch and crack.

 

[slamb33]

I don't know about that 1990... buying a 650 square is just going to end up with him buying a 701 in a year.

 

[surfjunkie]

I don't know about that 1990... buying a 650 square is just going to end up with him buying a 701 in a year.

im riding a stock sgl carb 701 square and it's pretty fun. i imagine a 650 with a pipe and prop would be pretty similar to mine.

depends on what kind of riding he is doing i guess. surf doesnt take much ski to have fun. i realize i'm in the minority when it comes to ski purchase logic.

 

[heebs12]

I vote against a square nose. Your going to wishing you had a round nose the entire time and eventually end up buying one anyways. You said the 96 was a race boat. Is it set up for top end or bottom end power? Does it match. The type of riding you intend to do? Is it water logged? Damaged at all?

There are a lot of variables to consider. I am biased towards the 07 but personally if you bought that one you could build up the motor to your own liking.

Just my $.02

Heebs