2023 SVHO vs HO

[midwest22]

Hi All,

I have a friend that is looking at purchasing a 2023 Waverunner. He's wondering if there are any extra maintenance or reliability concerns he should have if he goes with a model with the SVHO.

Based on what I've read the SVHO is a bit quicker off the line and has a top speed of 5-10mph faster. Downsides are it is super charged so little more maintenance and requires premium gas. However, I didn't find any specifics on what "more maintenance" means. If anyone can provide some insights or recommendations between the two that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Garrett

 

[Ronnie]

From what I’ve read the supercharger needs to be rebuilt every 200 to 250 hours. I don’t know what that means cost and effort wise. The other con being the supercharged Waverunners cost about $2,000 more before sales tax than the non supercharged models. The integrated speakers are another $800 and the cruiser models add about another $500 (for a tiered seat, pop up cleats and different colored graphics and trim). If your friend wants high performance at minimum cost i recommend super charged, non cruiser and no integrated sound.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I have a little experience with P W C's and I stay away from the super charged versions , hole shot may be a bit faster but the US Coast Guard has set a top speed limit for all p w c's so the top speed is pretty close with the na and super charged models the restrictions is for safety since 60+ m p h can rip your arms and legs off if you hit the water wrong. I have a blast with my Yamaha P W C's and the fuel consumption is pretty good in comparison to the supercharged models I had a while back, The worst one I had was the ULKTRA 250 KAWASAKI It was in the shop all the time. Some of my favorite things to do with my skis.

 

[Neutron]

From what I’ve read the supercharger needs to be rebuilt every 200 to 250 hours. I don’t know what that means cost and effort wise. The other con being the supercharged Waverunners cost about $2,000 more before sales tax than the non supercharged models. The integrated speakers are another $800 and the cruiser models add about another $500 (for a tiered seat, pop up cleats and different colored graphics and trim). If your friend wants high performance at minimum cost i recommend super charged, non cruiser and no integrated sound.

There is no maintenance requirement for the supercharger. That is for seadoos. I have an svho waverunner and the complete manual there the supercharger isn't a maintenance item.
Just recommend a blowoff valve to help protect the clutch/sprag from getting beat up