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The Budnick's

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I just bought a 2016 seadoo gti 130 and it didn't come with a reboarding step. I've been looking around and really like the Spark folding step and was wondering if anyone has tried to install it on any other jetski other than the Spark?
 

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You should of bought the SE for a few hundred more. Good luck
 

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That's an interesting step, had to google that one.

Found a video installing it on the spark. Do you have a cutout like that on your GTI?

 

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You should of bought the SE for a few hundred more. Good luck
Didn't really ask which one I should buy, but thanks for your input. FYI I got an amazing deal and can do a lot of upgrades myself and still be a couple thousand less than an SE model.
 

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That's an interesting step, had to google that one.

Found a video installing it on the spark. Do you have a cutout like that on your GTI?

Probably won't work, pretty sure only the spark has that cutout.
 

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@ScarabMike just installed a step on his new RXT300 and it look pretty nice and was sturdy. Hopefully he will chime in and give you the details...
 

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I had a step installed on my gti 130 when I bought it used last year, it's a great addition.
 

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The GTI uses the same step that is on all the S3 hulls. Its isnt an install for someone thats is not experienced or used to drilling the hull. You have to follow the instructions to the T because there is no second chance.

The kit does not come with a stencil, just really good instructions. Once you drill the hull, you will then tap it, and screw the allen bolts directly to the tapped holes. The holes also need to be sealed. In the GTI is somewhat difficult to get to the inner rear of the craft. Good luck!


 

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Agree on the mounting - I had it dealer installed and they pretty much mentioned the same thing.

The GTI uses the same step that is on all the S3 hulls. Its isnt an install for someone thats is not experienced or used to drilling the hull. You have to follow the instructions to the T because there is no second chance.

The kit does not come with a stencil, just really good instructions. Once you drill the hull, you will then tap it, and screw the allen bolts directly to the tapped holes. The holes also need to be sealed. In the GTI is somewhat difficult to get to the inner rear of the craft. Good luck!


 
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