I thought these were 2 stroke engines... you just made my day. I talked the wife into getting a new ski after selling our old one (97 gtx) and I've been telling her for the past week that these were ones we'd have to mix fuel for. now she'll be even more for it. thanks for making this!
Great review! I have 2 2016 Sparks. 1 3up and 1 2up 90 HP HO motors. They are a blast to ride. I can keep up with friends who have the higher end Jet Skis. The 3 up tows a tube just great. My grandkids have a great time. My adult son who weighs about 240 rode on the tube and the Spark performed fantastic. So if you are looking for Jet Skis that perform great and are affordable in price you cant go wrong with SeaDoo Spark!
Great review and thank you for doing it. I was looking at getting a couple of jet ski's but when I saw the price of them I nearly choked and instead bought a bow rider boat. Couldn't justify the cost. These are perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I agree with you, sure I could spend twice as much but do I really need to go 70mph? Let's face it, most of the time people are cruising around at 25mph so these work perfectly. The fact that I can get 2 for the price of 1 - absolutely the best bang for the buck
Great review! I want to get some of these for my grand kids, they are still to little to go on them by themselves. But when they get old enough to ride on their own I don't want them on 160 HP jetski's, These are perfect for them. Just go out to a lake and ride them around and have fun. Thank you for the honest review.
Pat believe me when they are older they will want the extra speed I had a 2017 spark trixx and after half a year decided it wasn’t enough speed so I bought two 2017 gtr 230s and they are unbelievably reliable and fast also if you don’t want them going super fast they have key options to lower the top speed with a certain key
Don't know if this helps a lot but our bay is pretty saline being near the Gulf and we get 2 foot chop quite a bit. I think this ski excels at 2 foot chop better than heavier ski's because I don't worry about it rolling on us when we are riding. Throw in I can ride it for 4 hours straight for like 12$ of non ethanol and you do the math. Side note our battery just crapped out without warning check engine light came on was using a cheap trickle charger and just picked up a couple of battery tender jr's that permanently clip to the posts and you just plug in. Hope this helps somebody out because the small entrance is a PITA to keep your charging cables on.
I have a 2016 2 up 90hp with IBR. Taxes, title, and aluminum Triton trailer $7500 out the door.. Naysayers dog the polytec hull say it will not hold up, I've taken mine out on Lake michigan with 3-4 foot waves and beat the hell out of it jumping waves for hours without any issues. It's my first jet ski, I've rode my friends older larger model and this thing will run circles around it. I do wish it had a little bigger gas tank, just a couple gallons make it an even 10. Happy boating my friend.
I have 2 3 ups with ibr and the convenience package. I've taken em out into 7 and even 8 foot waves in the Gulf of Mexico and gotten some major air and had no problems. Hell, I even ran one into the sand "accidently" at 30 mph and it's fine. they're great skis
I remember when Bayliner first introduced it's line of boats. The big buck boaters made fun of them, side they would never last, blah, blah, blah. Took the industry by surprise and set everyone back on their heels. Sure the boats were built a little lighter and maybe didn't have all the amenities (and crap that you never use) but they were half the price. My brother bought on the first year (I think it was 1984) and he still has it. Just because you pay more doesn't make it better - just more expensive
@@sizableschreib1758 There are about 10 places close to my house that will do it for $150 cash. All it does is remove/replace the BRP rev limiter from 7200rpm up to 8200rpm. That gets you about 30hp and about 10mph. BRP wants to charge you $1650 for it, so my guess is that it will void your warranty if you ever need warranty work done.
We got a 2015 GTX S 155. Sea Doo is the best at features in my opinion. Sure, waverunners are faster but you can't beat Sea Doo quality! But idk how I would live without reverse.
Crisp Cuts Landscaping I agree seadoos are the best I have 2 2017 gtr 230s and they do about 65-68 mph I have no problem keeping up with my friends who have gp1800s and vxr wavesrunners
I am 210 "a guy" and throw my 150# Daugherty on ours and its a blast. We hit some air yesterday and get thrown a ton "and are at max capacity I think its 350 but might be 300". I wouldn't want to hit a constant 40mph on it with two passengers at 350 but for a consistent 30 and playing around its great.
I'm 270 lbs and was looking at the 3up. Put my wife on the back and we're getting close to the weight limit for the 2up. Do you find it less responsive when you and your wife are on it together?
I’m 260 lbs and they handle just fine, I usually have one child with me and she has the other with her. Never have issues on the water..however her and I are never on the same ski
Nangjelovski Hey there, I am a beginner myself (only rode once before for about 2 hours) and I just purchased a 2016 3up Spark with iBR and it is a great beginners vehicle. It's not too fast (caps around 50mph) and handles beautifully. It's also very cheap in the realm of PWC's so I highly recommend it. One thing you have to be careful of is running onshore with this thing. the "ware ring" can be broken without too much effort. It'll break if you run ashore with the motor. So be careful.
Mark Buckley any chance you know how the 2 up handles? Looking to get the 2 up with ibr but ive heard ppl say its a bit unstable and should go with the 3up. Got quoted 8600 otd with taxes n everything(ny). Not sure if its a good deal or not.
Omgitzrandom Z Just for starters, the 3up has 90hp while the 2up has 60hp. Also you can only do "tow sports" (such as pulling an inner tube or water skiing) with the 3up. The spark in itself is meant to be playful so it's not as super stable as a 2017 Yamaha EX Sport or something of that nature, but I have no problem with it. $8600 out the door for a 2up is a bit pricey in my opinion. I got my 3up with iBR and a convenience package for about $8600 (can't remember the exact price but it was close).
That's what I did. Got an 800 for...$800 and it needed some work. I invested $1,200 in new engine parts and some aftermarket stuff. New seat covers and all I had to do is wet sand the hull, buff and polish it. I added some new decals, nothing retro, just nice looking accents and it runs great. He even included the trailer. I sold that one (because it was a two ski trailer) for $450 and bought a 1 ski trailer on Craigslist for $250 in better shape. I really got out ahead on that purchase.
For that price I’d rather get the ex deluxe from Yamaha, more power, more reliable and won’t leave you at the bottom of the lake if you hit a big wave.
The drivetrains on these are junk!!! Only 39 hours on a 2019 ,3up and it's already eaten two output sleeves and two driveshafts! Save your money or invest in a paddle to get back to shore.
Again, my problem is all of the matte black plastic. It not only looks cheap but can't be waxed - which removes some of the pleasure of owning a watercraft/boat.
They are awful skis... come ride with a pair of real skis and you will find out why there awful. When we're doing 70 and your doing 42 your friends are gunna have to sit around for your slow ass ahha... plus with no reverse good luck stopping at high speeds.
Chris Batey pretty sure people can have fun on the water doing 40mph...the family gets much enjoyment, my 6 and 8 year old could care less about 70 mph
Yadda..yadda..Chris we know fastest Ski is a real ski. Another idiot that doesn't realize Skis are purpose built. I will jump on your jet ski, I mean boat and pull the trigger and with no skill go 70 mph....mean while you jump on my 550 and you embarrass yourself.....the guy bought them for some family fun! The Spark and Trixx add real value to the PWC market. The guy doesn't want to go go screaming down the bay on a GP1800.
I thought these were 2 stroke engines... you just made my day. I talked the wife into getting a new ski after selling our old one (97 gtx) and I've been telling her for the past week that these were ones we'd have to mix fuel for. now she'll be even more for it.
thanks for making this!
Great review! I have 2 2016 Sparks. 1 3up and 1 2up 90 HP HO motors. They are a blast to ride. I can keep up with friends who have the higher end Jet Skis. The 3 up tows a tube just great. My grandkids have a great time. My adult son who weighs about 240 rode on the tube and the Spark performed fantastic. So if you are looking for Jet Skis that perform great and are affordable in price you cant go wrong with SeaDoo Spark!
thanks for your comment. we are thinking about doing the exact same thing in regards to getting a 2up and a 3up.
I recently bought a Honda Grom and love it, the Spark is the Grom of PWC, just get one and have fun
Best and most honest review about the spark greetings from the netherlands
I got 60 hp Spark. Paid $200cad to get it tuned to 90 hp, with sport mode. 90 hp is absolutely must have. Top speed 50 +mph
Great review and thank you for doing it. I was looking at getting a couple of jet ski's but when I saw the price of them I nearly choked and instead bought a bow rider boat. Couldn't justify the cost. These are perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I agree with you, sure I could spend twice as much but do I really need to go 70mph? Let's face it, most of the time people are cruising around at 25mph so these work perfectly. The fact that I can get 2 for the price of 1 - absolutely the best bang for the buck
Richard McQuiggan yup, I agreed with you., that true. I own it and love it. I end up cruising 30-40 mph 95% of time on spark.
Great review! I want to get some of these for my grand kids, they are still to little to go on them by themselves. But when they get old enough to ride on their own I don't want them on 160 HP jetski's, These are perfect for them. Just go out to a lake and ride them around and have fun.
Thank you for the honest review.
Pat believe me when they are older they will want the extra speed I had a 2017 spark trixx and after half a year decided it wasn’t enough speed so I bought two 2017 gtr 230s and they are unbelievably reliable and fast also if you don’t want them going super fast they have key options to lower the top speed with a certain key
Also I am only 16 years old and bought them myself so let your grandkids have a little bit of input if you are buying it for them
Don't know if this helps a lot but our bay is pretty saline being near the Gulf and we get 2 foot chop quite a bit. I think this ski excels at 2 foot chop better than heavier ski's because I don't worry about it rolling on us when we are riding. Throw in I can ride it for 4 hours straight for like 12$ of non ethanol and you do the math. Side note our battery just crapped out without warning check engine light came on was using a cheap trickle charger and just picked up a couple of battery tender jr's that permanently clip to the posts and you just plug in. Hope this helps somebody out because the small entrance is a PITA to keep your charging cables on.
I have a 2016 2 up 90hp with IBR. Taxes, title, and aluminum Triton trailer $7500 out the door.. Naysayers dog the polytec hull say it will not hold up, I've taken mine out on Lake michigan with 3-4 foot waves and beat the hell out of it jumping waves for hours without any issues. It's my first jet ski, I've rode my friends older larger model and this thing will run circles around it. I do wish it had a little bigger gas tank, just a couple gallons make it an even 10.
Happy boating my friend.
I have 2 3 ups with ibr and the convenience package. I've taken em out into 7 and even 8 foot waves in the Gulf of Mexico and gotten some major air and had no problems. Hell, I even ran one into the sand "accidently" at 30 mph and it's fine. they're great skis
Oren Kieth yeah the polytech is fine I ride mine off the Oregon coast and mine has been through hell since 2014 and it still works great
I remember when Bayliner first introduced it's line of boats. The big buck boaters made fun of them, side they would never last, blah, blah, blah. Took the industry by surprise and set everyone back on their heels. Sure the boats were built a little lighter and maybe didn't have all the amenities (and crap that you never use) but they were half the price. My brother bought on the first year (I think it was 1984) and he still has it. Just because you pay more doesn't make it better - just more expensive
Rich McQuiggan you`re right. People did not know about the "sandwich layering" of the floor joices and stringers being strong as solid wood.
It's a simple software upgrade to get the 90hp rating whenever you decide you need more power.
Mendicant Bias how mic does it cost? (Like to get a professional to do it)
@@sizableschreib1758 There are about 10 places close to my house that will do it for $150 cash.
All it does is remove/replace the BRP rev limiter from 7200rpm up to 8200rpm.
That gets you about 30hp and about 10mph.
BRP wants to charge you $1650 for it, so my guess is that it will void your warranty if you ever need warranty work done.
thanks for the review! am a little late to the party but glad to have found this
I got two a 2017 3 up and a 2019 3 up and i love them
Sweet machines!
is 60hp enought for 2 persons?
No IBR!?! I would save up a few more bucks and get that option. Can't leave home without it! Cheers!
Thank you for this review!!!!
Nice set up. Clean trailer.
We got a 2015 GTX S 155. Sea Doo is the best at features in my opinion. Sure, waverunners are faster but you can't beat Sea Doo quality! But idk how I would live without reverse.
Crisp Cuts Landscaping I agree seadoos are the best I have 2 2017 gtr 230s and they do about 65-68 mph I have no problem keeping up with my friends who have gp1800s and vxr wavesrunners
These good for intercostal? Do they take other boats wake good? Thanks
Fire extinguishers are required on any boat
James clay in Wisconsin it’s not required but recommended
I love my mind spark
Is that little box in Front of the seat water proof
Looking for a dealer with that kind of price with the trailer I live in North Dakota any tips I am willing to travel
It's not the machines it's the people that ride them
they are very nice skis for the money
Hey bud I weight 245 would this machine handle well
obie figueroa easily! Very stable unless you take over 100lbs passenger then not really. Hope this help!
I am 210 "a guy" and throw my 150# Daugherty on ours and its a blast. We hit some air yesterday and get thrown a ton "and are at max capacity I think its 350 but might be 300". I wouldn't want to hit a constant 40mph on it with two passengers at 350 but for a consistent 30 and playing around its great.
I'm 270 lbs and was looking at the 3up. Put my wife on the back and we're getting close to the weight limit for the 2up. Do you find it less responsive when you and your wife are on it together?
I’m 260 lbs and they handle just fine, I usually have one child with me and she has the other with her. Never have issues on the water..however her and I are never on the same ski
What's the max weight for these. I weight is 290
Dan thanks cause im close to 300 and was looking tword these
Marcus Lyons 450lbs on the 3up
Its 350 on the 2 up and its spot on because my 150 daughter and me do some jumping and I am 210 and wouldn't go any higher.
Does is it have a fuel gauge?
Chadd Jr yeah it does it has it on the right side on your electronic gauge
Are jet skis expensive to hold ?
maby 2-300$ 3-4 month
how are they when pulling a tube?
Eric Hurst they pull a tube just fine. My friend has a 90ho spark and it can pull someone barefooting with a driver and a spotter
how are they on the water are they stable ? is it good for a first timer ?
Nangjelovski Hey there, I am a beginner myself (only rode once before for about 2 hours) and I just purchased a 2016 3up Spark with iBR and it is a great beginners vehicle. It's not too fast (caps around 50mph) and handles beautifully. It's also very cheap in the realm of PWC's so I highly recommend it.
One thing you have to be careful of is running onshore with this thing. the "ware ring" can be broken without too much effort. It'll break if you run ashore with the motor. So be careful.
Mark Buckley thank you so much and for the advice i purchased my 2up 5 days ago cant wait until it gets warmer :)
Mark Buckley any chance you know how the 2 up handles? Looking to get the 2 up with ibr but ive heard ppl say its a bit unstable and should go with the 3up. Got quoted 8600 otd with taxes n everything(ny). Not sure if its a good deal or not.
Omgitzrandom Z mine came to 8600 its a good deal but the 2 years extra waranty expires on the 31
Omgitzrandom Z Just for starters, the 3up has 90hp while the 2up has 60hp. Also you can only do "tow sports" (such as pulling an inner tube or water skiing) with the 3up. The spark in itself is meant to be playful so it's not as super stable as a 2017 Yamaha EX Sport or something of that nature, but I have no problem with it. $8600 out the door for a 2up is a bit pricey in my opinion. I got my 3up with iBR and a convenience package for about $8600 (can't remember the exact price but it was close).
Buy a 96 xp for 1500 bucks and you won't be disappointed!
That's what I did. Got an 800 for...$800 and it needed some work. I invested $1,200 in new engine parts and some aftermarket stuff. New seat covers and all I had to do is wet sand the hull, buff and polish it. I added some new decals, nothing retro, just nice looking accents and it runs great. He even included the trailer. I sold that one (because it was a two ski trailer) for $450 and bought a 1 ski trailer on Craigslist for $250 in better shape. I really got out ahead on that purchase.
GuMpAkC that’s fucking trash I have two 2017 seadoo gtr 230s they are amazing ur ski prolly won’t hit 50 mine hits 68
J Cole, but you have 15,000+ invested in your ski's and Gump has got 2,200...
Maria Edwards still mine r better
Thats not bad for the price
is it worth it to pay 2500 extra bucks for 90hp?
Will the jet pack fit on those or do you need a diff model for that
Either your camera is wonky or im high af
Uncle Weirdo I’m thinking the same thing rn. I am smoking a fatty tho
It's 1up if there is 60hp and 2 seats. 2up with 90hp and 3 seats. 3up with 90hp and 3 seats
naturelskateboards wrong its 2up as long as its with 2 seats and 3up for any with 3 seats
just purchased a spark! iM THINKING ABOUT CHANGING MY ORDER FORM THE 60hp TO THE 90hp. Does anyone know if the extra jump of 30hp is worth 600$?
jack nicholson yes worth it
Only $600 ??? Jump on that qwick
Okay question what’s the difference between 2 up and 3 I want a jet ski and don’t know shit lol
noneofficial305 if you want to tow a tube you require a 3-up.
For that price I’d rather get the ex deluxe from Yamaha, more power, more reliable and won’t leave you at the bottom of the lake if you hit a big wave.
And to get it above 42 miles take off the govner
I got mine to 51 mph
Callum Perry you probably have a 90hp these are tuned for 60
You will kill it while running it without water
Patrick Pilchowski no he won't
No they are closed loop cooling
@@kade3092 think the exhaust still needs it.
The drivetrains on these are junk!!! Only 39 hours on a 2019 ,3up and it's already eaten two output sleeves and two driveshafts! Save your money or invest in a paddle to get back to shore.
thanks for the info. that is concerning. No aftermarket places to buy one from maybe better quality?
Those suck
Amir Fanous kind of agree but not really look at the 6 letters on the side
Why do the Sparks have to be so ugly?
TED Schmitt i don't think they are "ugly"...but they def don't look like the 15k machines for sure
I guess my issue is all of the black plastic, but maybe that's what enables Sea Doo to price them so reasonably.
TED Schmitt i think they look awesome
Again, my problem is all of the matte black plastic. It not only looks cheap but can't be waxed - which removes some of the pleasure of owning a watercraft/boat.
TED Schmitt for the price and how fun they are i dont care about the plastic but thats my opinion
They are awful skis... come ride with a pair of real skis and you will find out why there awful. When we're doing 70 and your doing 42 your friends are gunna have to sit around for your slow ass ahha... plus with no reverse good luck stopping at high speeds.
Chris Batey pretty sure people can have fun on the water doing 40mph...the family gets much enjoyment, my 6 and 8 year old could care less about 70 mph
+thebasslayer yea and 3 rides later and you will wish you bought the better ski
Chris Batey chill bro everyone has different taste and some of just don't want a "real ski"
Yadda..yadda..Chris we know fastest Ski is a real ski. Another idiot that doesn't realize Skis are purpose built. I will jump on your jet ski, I mean boat and pull the trigger and with no skill go 70 mph....mean while you jump on my 550 and you embarrass yourself.....the guy bought them for some family fun! The Spark and Trixx add real value to the PWC market. The guy doesn't want to go go screaming down the bay on a GP1800.
Tomas Hopper thank you! Exactly my point...