Need guidance - New 3 seater for Dad

[SkiDaddy]

My Dad just turned 67 and went riding with us this Sunday for his B'day :biggthumpup: but unfortunately the oil line popped off the pump & he seized his '98 XL1200.:frown:

So, time for him to buy a new 3 seater w/extended warranty.:sneaky: He loved the XL1200 and it was very reliable until now. He rides in the surf & needs something that's relatively light for a 3 seater, and very reliable (Yamaha or Kawi, no Doos). I don't keep up w/the 3 seater market, so what would ya'll suggest? I'd prefer a 2 stroke, but they seemed to have dissapeared from the showrooms.:banghead:

A leftover 2006 would be great, but if there's something better in an '07 we'll go that route. TIA. :smile:

 

[yamaslut]

My Dad just turned 67 and went riding with us this Sunday for his B'day :biggthumpup: but unfortunately the oil line popped off the pump & he seized his '98 XL1200.:frown:

So, time for him to buy a new 3 seater w/extended warranty.:sneaky: He loved the XL1200 and it was very reliable until now. He rides in the surf & needs something that's relatively light for a 3 seater, and very reliable (Yamaha or Kawi, no Doos). I don't keep up w/the 3 seater market, so what would ya'll suggest? I'd prefer a 2 stroke, but they seemed to have dissapeared from the showrooms.:banghead:

A leftover 2006 would be great, but if there's something better in an '07 we'll go that route. TIA. :smile:

12f

 

[STEELDOGG]

I had a 15f. good throttle response and strong on bottom end. 100hours when i sold it and not a minute of trouble.

 

[SkiDaddy]

He's a big guy and needs good stability for reboarding in the surf. Aren't the Kawis smaller than an XL1200?

BTW, it does need good low RPM power, as he doesn't approach waves very fast.

 

[Rickster]

That is so awesome, 67 years old and looking for a ski that matches his surf riding ability...

:biggthumpup: :Banane01: :woot:

 

[xxx2]

kawi stx15f

 

[Idok]

what about the new ultra 250? thats a bad MOFO

 

[Scorn800]

If you can find a 05 leftover 1200 stxr. Light, stable, and excellent in rough water. I have 140hrs on my 02.

 

[SkiDaddy]

what about the new ultra 250? thats a bad MOFO

Is it available now? How heavy?

 

[SkiDaddy]

That is so awesome, 67 years old and looking for a ski that matches his surf riding ability...

:biggthumpup: :Banane01: :woot:

Edman in St. Augustine is like 62 and still jumps waves on an SX-R...:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup: :biggthumpup:

 

[SuperJETT]

stxr or 15f, best power/handling combination for surf IMO.

 

[Idok]

Is it available now? How heavy?

dont know if availible yet........maybe 1000 lbs??? but 250 HP :bigeyes:

i like the 15f
r12x (unless he MUST have a 3 seater)

i want to see that ultra...








my mom will be down in dec, she's 68......maybe he needs to see her riding my roundie!

 

[SkiDaddy]

dont know if availible yet........maybe 1000 lbs??? but 250 HP :bigeyes:

i like the 15f
r12x (unless he MUST have a 3 seater)

i want to see that ultra...








my mom will be down in dec, she's 68......maybe he needs to see her riding my roundie!

I haven't gotten him on a standup for 10 years....

 

[Idok]

does he want something modable?

 

[SkiDaddy]

No mods (I'm the one who keeps it running). Bone stock w/extended warranty baby!:arms:

 

[thrllskr]

My STX-R was great in chop, seemed light compared to a lot of the 3-seaters out there. You can't get a new one, but it sounds like your dad might be better off buying a used 2-stroker anyway. If I ever buy another couch (can't think of a good reason why just yet) I'd buy used - just because so many people are always tryign to sell used ones and you can get them so cheap. Especially this time of year.

 

[SkiDaddy]

IS $9,500 OTD a decent price for an STX-15F?

 

[Gainera2582]

With trailer its an excellent deal. Id take it!!!!!!

 

[Maine Coast]

after working for a watercraft rental company in hawaii for the summer im confident saying there is no more reliable ski than the Honda F12 non-turbo. after 2 years and 900 hours of use, hundreds of people rolling it over upside down, constant exposure to salt water with no flushing at all... the Honda still was rock solid, rugged pump bearings (MUCH better than the yamaha VX110 bearings) and excellent throttle response... the only downside is that it is a heavy ski, however i was able to get it out of the water in the rollers off of maui, so im sure it would do fine in the surf..... also honda's turf is terrible, need to hydroturf them ASAP

 

[DrewNJ]

My STX-R was great in chop, seemed light compared to a lot of the 3-seaters out there. You can't get a new one, but it sounds like your dad might be better off buying a used 2-stroker anyway. If I ever buy another couch (can't think of a good reason why just yet) I'd buy used - just because so many people are always tryign to sell used ones and you can get them so cheap. Especially this time of year.

Agreed-Your old stxr is great in chop. You just pin it and hang the hell on!:biggthumpup:
Joe, has about 65 hours on that ski now.....And the season isn't over yet!

The stxr is an amazing ski off the line right up to about 62 and handles awesome!