I have a Vx Deluxe and a Fish Pro Trophy. Depends what you are trying to get out of it. Both companies produce solid machines, seafood produces the new 325 which is the fastest stock ski on the market and engine seems to be sturdy, and built up. Yamaha GP and FX SVHO both super fast and great skis as well. If youre going for accessories and fishing I say go with Sea doo as they have a whole line dedicated to fishing and exploring. You can add aftermarket parts and items to the back of the Yamaha to get a similar effect. Before I bought my trophy I was torn between which one to get. The Seadoo hull design is pretty different than the Yamaha and rides differently as well. The larger SeaDoos ST3 hull is a much drier ride compared to all the Yamaha models. You can add any of the linq accessories to any of the SeaDoo skis that have linq attachments which is a win in my book. SeaDoo seems to be more innovative as it seems IMO that Yamaha is more traditional with mostly color and dash updates over the years. So it really all boils down to how you want to go use it and what ride style you prefer (hull design). I would say if you prefer the wetter hull of a Yamaha vs a drier ride of the Seadoo or vice versa. Also, if you want to be more open to the Linq accessories maybe SeaDoo is the way to go for you. The carbon seal on SeaDoos is really not an issue, just pay attention to maintenance and taking care of your ski and you will not have any issues. I also prefer the audio system of the Seadoo over the Yamaha although it is not a huge difference. SeaDoo ST3 hulls are compatible with their new windshield if you are into that (industry first), may improve music, decrease wind noise, and keep splash down. I would say if you are really still stuck in between, see if you can test ride different models from the big 3 kawi, Yamaha, and seadoo. See which riding style and accessory line up you prefer, what your use will be, and make your decision based on that. At the end of the day it will be a sort of Android or iPhone sort of decision IMO. There exist aftermarket parts and accessories for all companies, although OEM accessories are nice options. Best of luck hope this helps. I have zero regrets with my Trophy, I can fish with it, play music with it, tow sports with it, hit the sand bar with it, hold 2 passengers with it, and still hit about 60mph, while getting better fuel economy than the supercharged ones with it. Cheers.
Thanks for your info. I have two knee replacements (so metal knees) do you think a jet ski would be ok for me or would it hurt me to much? How r ur knees when u finish riding?
@@jamesstrachan2288 yes, I think you would be fine, they make knee pads to help cushion your knees more, the 325 might be a little bit much, and may hurt a little after riding or at least take some getting used to, maybe opt for a ski that is not as boosted if you are new to the sport. The 170 will hit around 58-60 depending on salt or fresh water, current, and wind, so the 325 stock will hit 67, but accelerates about twice as fast and hits turns way harder with that extra power. It may be best to test one out and see for yourself.
Yamaha for reliability, easy maintenance and ample storage options. There's a reason Surf Life saves use then. FX HO is a fantastic ski. I have the 2023 FX SVHO Cruiser. Fantastic piece of kit.
Sea doo is better, faster and more versatile,for the life of me I can't figure out why in this day and age Yamaha can't find a better engineering solution than having a water fountain exiting out of the rear of the vehicle. 🙄
Seadoo or yamaha for reliability? dont wanna be stranded with a machine failure on the sea. Ive heard the seedoo's are monre at the workshops more than in the water?
I went with a 2023 Kawasaki ultra 310X for the savings. even though Kawi isn't accessory friendly as the other two brands, and I figured that wasn't a big deal. I'm a simple person and so far, I'm happy with my choice
I have a 2022 fxho with the rec deck and fishing accessories. I couldn't ask for a better ski. That thing kicks ass. Plus the ladder on the rec deck is pretty awesome.
I've had 2 seadoos bought them new. I haven't had alot of trouble with them but I would go with yamaha on my next one cause seadoos are having too many issues like the carbon seal and that reverse thing that clears debris from the jet pump and I feel like seadoos quality is declining in reliability. For the prices that the new ones cost it's ridiculous that they don't run at least 10 to 15 years with out issues for that money that's what we should be getting
Sure the fastest ski ever is a yamaha, but it takes a TON of work to get there. All SeaDoo 325s are a speed control override away from 83 mph. Even the 300s are maybe 800 dollars in mods away from 80. Yamaha just can't keep up.
The GTX is the only one with the mid storage. It is not the biggest storage of the larger skis. Kawasaki is the largest internal storage. GTX is actually smaller storage and no cupholders. The GTX storage is conventient but the glovebox is tiny and you can not access that storage while driving because your handlebars flip up. Kawasaki Ultra gullwing storage is great and easily accessible while driving plus cupholders. Sea Doo link system is great but you have to buy the expensive link accessories. But system is great.
Do not buy a supercharged seadoo. 100 hour rebuild interval on the supercharger at $800 plus. That's an additional $8+ an hour operating cost. Yamaha doesn't have a sc maintenance. interval. I don't know about Kawasaki.
SeaDoo vs Yamaha, they're both good. I just bought a new VX over a GTI. The reason was ergonomics. I didn't like how my knees had to be internally rotated to grip the ergo-lock seat. I get the ergo-lock concept on an aggressive machine like the RXP-X, but on recreational and touring machines, was it the right move? Your mileage may vary. If the ergonomics work for you, the SeaDoos have a lot of great features, like Linq. The value proposition on the SeaDoos is hard to beat as well. The fit and finish, I think is better on the Yamahas. GTI vs VX, the GTI is wider, feels larger, and is probably more stable. The GTI has more storage volume, but that's due to the depth of the compartments. The floor space of the storage compartments are about the same. I found it easier to reach the bottom of the front storage compartment in the VX because it isn't as deep. Again, I think there's more thought to ergonomics on the Waverunners that isn't quantified on the spec sheets. I was impressed by both brands and I think you have go sit on them to figure out which one is best for you.
I agree, the Kawasaki has probably the most robust engine, but their new models are ugly. And Kawasaki has basically zero aftermarket support, unless you're on an SXR. Carbon seal really isn't that big of an issue. Don't run it out of water, pretty simple.
@@Coach49217 SeaDoo sells more because they invest in marketing and listen to customers. Including the customers that want boring a floating couch hence why the explorer pro is a thing
I have towed only broken Seadoos at Lake of the Ozarks. Never a Yamaha. That is why I bought a Yamaha and why they are used for almost every rental place too. Can't make money on it in the shop. Only if its out in the chop!
@@tellyourmomisaidhi5804 your information is incorrect about jet ski rentals: According to current market data, Sea-Doo (manufactured by BRP) is the brand most commonly rented out for jet skis, holding the largest market share in the personal watercraft category, making it the manufacturer with the most rented jet skis.
Dominant brand: Sea-Doo generally dominates the rental market, followed by Yamaha's "WaveRunner" brand.
Market share: Sea-Doo often has a significantly higher market share compared to other brands like Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Reason for popularity: A combination of factors like brand recognition, variety of models, and suitability for rental markets contribute to Sea-Doo's dominance in the rental space.
I love the top deck design of the sea doo ST-3 hull . But the hull design is garbage. I love the sea doo 325 powertrain, but again the hulls are not the best. I actually cancelled my 325 order and went with the FX . It won't be as fast as the 325, but I feel the Yamaha hull is so much better, and I want the ride quality and handling over the top speed. I can live without the extra storage, its a trade off and I do give credit to sea doo for the best top deck design. But hull design is more important to me.
Now that Yamaha has changed back to SMC fiberglass vs. nano hull I would agree. I had a 22' GP1800R with de-laminating issues.. Yamaha shit the bed on that one. They were NO help whatsoever. 2 mo's out of 1 year warranty. GP's still have Nano hull but they got smart with FX.. adds more weight but much more solid hull construction and repair.
All things considered with salt water riding, the Kawasaki is the best value, quality, hull design, performance, however styling is questionable. Yamaha is a close second but they are $$ and their hull paint chips so easily. Stay away from Seadoo. Over engineered and riddled with problems. Based on my experiences and opinions.
Only the seedoo ST3 hull gtx/explorer has the large storage component, and there are alot of compromises with that hull. Yamaha also has a rec deck. You are not comparing the same things. And you don't discuss mechanical issues at all, like the seedooo carbon seal which is a known failure point or plastic hulls. Stop getting excited over bells and whistles and maybe learn some more.
@@Coach49217 SeeDew uses Polytec2 which is their proprietary polypropylene-glass fiber material. Polypro is plastic. It's lighter weight than old reliable gelcoat resin fiberglass mat, but subject to more flexing, and there are plenty of how to videos on folks "plastic welding" cracks.
Seadoos have plastic hulls. Yamaha has fiberglass hulls. The plastic will fade in the sun over time. Fiberglass wont fade any where near as fast. This was the deal breaker for me.
Polytech is plastic. That’s on the GTI and spark hulls. Everything else uses a combination of fiberglass and acrylic plastic. More durable than you might think. The FX has SMC fiberglass hull as of 2022+ models except the SVHO if I’m not mistaken. I wanna say the VX lineup and GP HO are SMC too. I know the supercharged GP is definitely not on SMC as that would make it slow EX is for sure on NanoXel there’s no question about that. I don’t like the paint stripping issues on the Yamaha. Also while the NanoXel the the Yamaha top decks are made of is hard to penetrate, it flexes when hitting waves hard which further increases the paint stripping issues. All 3 brands have pros and cons. I went with Kawasaki because with them it seems like they do quality over quantity. If Kawi wasn’t an option, I’d choose Yamaha because I have come across Yamaha engines with over a thousand hours on them. Same with Kawasaki. Never heard of a SeaDoo hitting a thousand
Unless you're talking about the Sparks or the GTI models they don't have plastic hulls. The have fiberglass, and yamaha paints the bottom of their hulls. Would you drag the hood of your car on a beach? thats what you're doing with a yamaha.
According to current market data, Sea-Doo (manufactured by BRP) is the brand most commonly rented out for jet skis, holding the largest market share in the personal watercraft category, making it the manufacturer with the most rented jet skis.
Key points about jet ski rentals:
Dominant brand: Sea-Doo generally dominates the rental market, followed by Yamaha's "WaveRunner" brand.
Market share: Sea-Doo often has a significantly higher market share compared to other brands like Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Reason for popularity: A combination of factors like brand recognition, variety of models, and suitability for rental markets contribute to Sea-Doo's dominance in the rental space.
Sea-Doos will be great the first 5 years and then turn into junky skis I work on these for a living and I can tell you Yamaha builds them with good quality to last a long time.Sea-Doos has cheap quality parts that will fail in a couple of years. If you're getting a ski to keep forever get a Yamaha if you're going to get a skeet that you will plan on trading in to get another ski then get a Sea-Doo.
I have a Vx Deluxe and a Fish Pro Trophy. Depends what you are trying to get out of it. Both companies produce solid machines, seafood produces the new 325 which is the fastest stock ski on the market and engine seems to be sturdy, and built up. Yamaha GP and FX SVHO both super fast and great skis as well. If youre going for accessories and fishing I say go with Sea doo as they have a whole line dedicated to fishing and exploring. You can add aftermarket parts and items to the back of the Yamaha to get a similar effect. Before I bought my trophy I was torn between which one to get. The Seadoo hull design is pretty different than the Yamaha and rides differently as well. The larger SeaDoos ST3 hull is a much drier ride compared to all the Yamaha models. You can add any of the linq accessories to any of the SeaDoo skis that have linq attachments which is a win in my book. SeaDoo seems to be more innovative as it seems IMO that Yamaha is more traditional with mostly color and dash updates over the years. So it really all boils down to how you want to go use it and what ride style you prefer (hull design). I would say if you prefer the wetter hull of a Yamaha vs a drier ride of the Seadoo or vice versa. Also, if you want to be more open to the Linq accessories maybe SeaDoo is the way to go for you. The carbon seal on SeaDoos is really not an issue, just pay attention to maintenance and taking care of your ski and you will not have any issues. I also prefer the audio system of the Seadoo over the Yamaha although it is not a huge difference. SeaDoo ST3 hulls are compatible with their new windshield if you are into that (industry first), may improve music, decrease wind noise, and keep splash down. I would say if you are really still stuck in between, see if you can test ride different models from the big 3 kawi, Yamaha, and seadoo. See which riding style and accessory line up you prefer, what your use will be, and make your decision based on that. At the end of the day it will be a sort of Android or iPhone sort of decision IMO. There exist aftermarket parts and accessories for all companies, although OEM accessories are nice options. Best of luck hope this helps. I have zero regrets with my Trophy, I can fish with it, play music with it, tow sports with it, hit the sand bar with it, hold 2 passengers with it, and still hit about 60mph, while getting better fuel economy than the supercharged ones with it. Cheers.
Thanks for your info. I have two knee replacements (so metal knees) do you think a jet ski would be ok for me or would it hurt me to much? How r ur knees when u finish riding?
@@jamesstrachan2288 yes, I think you would be fine, they make knee pads to help cushion your knees more, the 325 might be a little bit much, and may hurt a little after riding or at least take some getting used to, maybe opt for a ski that is not as boosted if you are new to the sport. The 170 will hit around 58-60 depending on salt or fresh water, current, and wind, so the 325 stock will hit 67, but accelerates about twice as fast and hits turns way harder with that extra power. It may be best to test one out and see for yourself.
@@jamesstrachan2288 The Explorer Pro has a very high seat so your knees wouldn't be bent too much
Fxho all the way
Yamaha for reliability, easy maintenance and ample storage options.
There's a reason Surf Life saves use then.
FX HO is a fantastic ski.
I have the 2023 FX SVHO Cruiser.
Fantastic piece of kit.
Bias 😂
@@novachrono2236 Japanese autos are most popular vehicles in the USA, Bias.....😄
Sea doo is better, faster and more versatile,for the life of me I can't figure out why in this day and age Yamaha can't find a better engineering solution than having a water fountain exiting out of the rear of the vehicle. 🙄
I buy Yamaha and Toyota for reliability and resale value if I ever have to sell them.
I can’t wait to get a sea doo myself. Going with the fish pro sport hopefully end of June this year
Kawasaki ultra 310lx 22 and up for me.
Seadoo or yamaha for reliability? dont wanna be stranded with a machine failure on the sea. Ive heard the seedoo's are monre at the workshops more than in the water?
Ask: Want yourself a torpedoo or a Wavrerunner.. Yamaha all day.
Yamaha
I went with a 2023 Kawasaki ultra 310X for the savings. even though Kawi isn't accessory friendly as the other two brands, and I figured that wasn't a big deal. I'm a simple person and so far, I'm happy with my choice
I have a 2022 fxho with the rec deck and fishing accessories. I couldn't ask for a better ski. That thing kicks ass. Plus the ladder on the rec deck is pretty awesome.
Just installed my rec deck on a 2022 fxsvho. Wish I went with the HO.
The fishing multi rack is awesome
want a ski to ride ?..yamaha. want a ski to work on ?..seadoo.
With the price increase and colorway of the Rec lite Seadoo, it immediately had me look at Yamaha. Japanese manufacturing is leet.
I've had 2 seadoos bought them new. I haven't had alot of trouble with them but I would go with yamaha on my next one cause seadoos are having too many issues like the carbon seal and that reverse thing that clears debris from the jet pump and I feel like seadoos quality is declining in reliability. For the prices that the new ones cost it's ridiculous that they don't run at least 10 to 15 years with out issues for that money that's what we should be getting
Good information. Thanks! I’m trying to decide between Yamaha and Seadoo in the near future and this is the kind of real world experience that helps.
@@gottlicherhammerI’ve been brand loyal to seadoo for 20 years. Might also be switching to Yamaha. Hoping for Less maintenance and more reliability
gottlicherhammer,
Avoid seapoo if you are looking for supercharged.
Yamaha for reliability.
Seadoo has much stronger hulls.
Seadoo is nicer. Closed cooling means less cleaning. Also seadoo looks cooler
I love yamaha faster and low maintenance, stronger💪
Not the strongest hull.
Sure the fastest ski ever is a yamaha, but it takes a TON of work to get there. All SeaDoo 325s are a speed control override away from 83 mph. Even the 300s are maybe 800 dollars in mods away from 80. Yamaha just can't keep up.
Definitely Seadoo. I bought a 2024 GTI fully loaded. It's amazing
minom.8336
What else have you had?
Nothing, right?
FX SVHO and FX CRUISER hold Low profile Chairs and a 24 can Cooler AND towels WAY MOST Storage for a beach day.
Yamaha 💪
The GTX is the only one with the mid storage. It is not the biggest storage of the larger skis. Kawasaki is the largest internal storage. GTX is actually smaller storage and no cupholders. The GTX storage is conventient but the glovebox is tiny and you can not access that storage while driving because your handlebars flip up. Kawasaki Ultra gullwing storage is great and easily accessible while driving plus cupholders. Sea Doo link system is great but you have to buy the expensive link accessories. But system is great.
T3 hull upper decks. not just the GTX.
Yamahas have a drains in the fool well
Do not buy a supercharged seadoo.
100 hour rebuild interval on the supercharger at $800 plus.
That's an additional $8+ an hour operating cost.
Yamaha doesn't have a sc maintenance. interval. I don't know about Kawasaki.
Regardless of design you cannot go wrong with a yamaha motor I've had yamaha motorcycles Musical instruments. Never had a problem
Rotax engines power light aircraft which are engineered to a way higher standard than any motorcycle engine.
SeaDoo vs Yamaha, they're both good. I just bought a new VX over a GTI. The reason was ergonomics. I didn't like how my knees had to be internally rotated to grip the ergo-lock seat. I get the ergo-lock concept on an aggressive machine like the RXP-X, but on recreational and touring machines, was it the right move? Your mileage may vary.
If the ergonomics work for you, the SeaDoos have a lot of great features, like Linq. The value proposition on the SeaDoos is hard to beat as well. The fit and finish, I think is better on the Yamahas.
GTI vs VX, the GTI is wider, feels larger, and is probably more stable. The GTI has more storage volume, but that's due to the depth of the compartments. The floor space of the storage compartments are about the same. I found it easier to reach the bottom of the front storage compartment in the VX because it isn't as deep. Again, I think there's more thought to ergonomics on the Waverunners that isn't quantified on the spec sheets.
I was impressed by both brands and I think you have go sit on them to figure out which one is best for you.
I've always had seadoo but bought a gp 1800r svho love it better than my 3 seadoo
Explorer for me. You can travel distance and have fun and go fishing too and carry a bunch of gear and it looks so sexy….😊
What Yamaha model has the highest HP of the brand?
Gp1800 svho
Salesman looking at this man like "Jesus Christ"
Kawasaki. Quality over quantity. Yamaha has paint stripping issues and SeaDoo has the carbon seal
I agree, the Kawasaki has probably the most robust engine, but their new models are ugly. And Kawasaki has basically zero aftermarket support, unless you're on an SXR. Carbon seal really isn't that big of an issue. Don't run it out of water, pretty simple.
Most comfortable and best options. Rotax engines are indestructible and that's why SeaDoo is the largest seller of PWC in the entire world.
There problem is all the tech and sophisticated ecu. When things go wrong you are screwed. The Yamaha is more basic but that’s helpful
@@Coach49217 SeaDoo sells more because they invest in marketing and listen to customers. Including the customers that want boring a floating couch hence why the explorer pro is a thing
I have towed only broken Seadoos at Lake of the Ozarks. Never a Yamaha. That is why I bought a Yamaha and why they are used for almost every rental place too. Can't make money on it in the shop. Only if its out in the chop!
@@tellyourmomisaidhi5804 many places rent sea doo.
@@tellyourmomisaidhi5804 your information is incorrect about jet ski rentals:
According to current market data, Sea-Doo (manufactured by BRP) is the brand most commonly rented out for jet skis, holding the largest market share in the personal watercraft category, making it the manufacturer with the most rented jet skis.
Dominant brand:
Sea-Doo generally dominates the rental market, followed by Yamaha's "WaveRunner" brand.
Market share:
Sea-Doo often has a significantly higher market share compared to other brands like Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Reason for popularity:
A combination of factors like brand recognition, variety of models, and suitability for rental markets contribute to Sea-Doo's dominance in the rental space.
I love the top deck design of the sea doo ST-3 hull . But the hull design is garbage. I love the sea doo 325 powertrain, but again the hulls are not the best. I actually cancelled my 325 order and went with the FX . It won't be as fast as the 325, but I feel the Yamaha hull is so much better, and I want the ride quality and handling over the top speed. I can live without the extra storage, its a trade off and I do give credit to sea doo for the best top deck design. But hull design is more important to me.
Now that Yamaha has changed back to SMC fiberglass vs. nano hull I would agree. I had a 22' GP1800R with de-laminating issues.. Yamaha shit the bed on that one. They were NO help whatsoever. 2 mo's out of 1 year warranty. GP's still have Nano hull but they got smart with FX.. adds more weight but much more solid hull construction and repair.
Where is this store that has everything?
Where is that store?
I hear that Jamaican accent 🎉
All things considered with salt water riding, the Kawasaki is the best value, quality, hull design, performance, however styling is questionable. Yamaha is a close second but they are $$ and their hull paint chips so easily.
Stay away from Seadoo. Over engineered and riddled with problems.
Based on my experiences and opinions.
Only the seedoo ST3 hull gtx/explorer has the large storage component, and there are alot of compromises with that hull. Yamaha also has a rec deck. You are not comparing the same things. And you don't discuss mechanical issues at all, like the seedooo carbon seal which is a known failure point or plastic hulls. Stop getting excited over bells and whistles and maybe learn some more.
Yep
Agreed.
gtx doesn't have a plastic hull - and the models that do, the hulls are perfectly fine.
@@Coach49217 SeeDew uses Polytec2 which is their proprietary polypropylene-glass fiber material. Polypro is plastic. It's lighter weight than old reliable gelcoat resin fiberglass mat, but subject to more flexing, and there are plenty of how to videos on folks "plastic welding" cracks.
Plastic hulls aren't inherently bad and they're not on the top end models.
kawasaki duhh
Yamaha has hull problems. rxtx325 best ski to get and I'm a Yamaha rider. more planted ride with seafood
what problems do they have?
Yamaha 💪🏽
Electric plus water. Yea imma hard pass on that 😂
I bet it’s a shocking good time
Seadoos have plastic hulls.
Yamaha has fiberglass hulls.
The plastic will fade in the sun over time.
Fiberglass wont fade any where near as fast.
This was the deal breaker for me.
Polytech is plastic. That’s on the GTI and spark hulls. Everything else uses a combination of fiberglass and acrylic plastic. More durable than you might think. The FX has SMC fiberglass hull as of 2022+ models except the SVHO if I’m not mistaken. I wanna say the VX lineup and GP HO are SMC too. I know the supercharged GP is definitely not on SMC as that would make it slow EX is for sure on NanoXel there’s no question about that. I don’t like the paint stripping issues on the Yamaha. Also while the NanoXel the the Yamaha top decks are made of is hard to penetrate, it flexes when hitting waves hard which further increases the paint stripping issues. All 3 brands have pros and cons. I went with Kawasaki because with them it seems like they do quality over quantity. If Kawi wasn’t an option, I’d choose Yamaha because I have come across Yamaha engines with over a thousand hours on them. Same with Kawasaki. Never heard of a SeaDoo hitting a thousand
Unless you're talking about the Sparks or the GTI models they don't have plastic hulls. The have fiberglass, and yamaha paints the bottom of their hulls. Would you drag the hood of your car on a beach? thats what you're doing with a yamaha.
Why not Kawasaki?
Yamaha!
Seadoo for me too.
According to current market data, Sea-Doo (manufactured by BRP) is the brand most commonly rented out for jet skis, holding the largest market share in the personal watercraft category, making it the manufacturer with the most rented jet skis.
Key points about jet ski rentals:
Dominant brand:
Sea-Doo generally dominates the rental market, followed by Yamaha's "WaveRunner" brand.
Market share:
Sea-Doo often has a significantly higher market share compared to other brands like Yamaha and Kawasaki.
Reason for popularity:
A combination of factors like brand recognition, variety of models, and suitability for rental markets contribute to Sea-Doo's dominance in the rental space.
Sea Doo = Carbon Seal = Tow Service SubDoo feature
I'am a lot of junk in the trunk kind of guy also..go sea doo
Seadoo
yamaha FTW...
Great lnfo😂😂
Harga
Sea-Doos will be great the first 5 years and then turn into junky skis I work on these for a living and I can tell you Yamaha builds them with good quality to last a long time.Sea-Doos has cheap quality parts that will fail in a couple of years. If you're getting a ski to keep forever get a Yamaha if you're going to get a skeet that you will plan on trading in to get another ski then get a Sea-Doo.
true - Ive got a 2007 yammy still going strong....touch wood.
I have 2005 Kawi that is bulletproof
Stone age and outdated items are less complicated and may for tha reason not fail so easy.
I guess my 1996 GTX never got the memo
Sea doo suck. Propeller O ring engineering defect
"And this whole thing is supposed to come up"
.....2 seconds later *fck it*