Need a jet boat 135hp or less - suggestions?

[profarcity]

Hi all,

We just moved to a lake that does not allow jet skis and has horsepower limits on boats - we can only have a max of 135hp. I'm trying to figure out which jet boats (older is fine) would be well-suited for me to keep an eye out for, as I think that would be a great option if I can find one.

Thanks!

 

[Bruce]

A single engined Yamaha Exciter from the late 90s or early 2000s would work if they allow two strokes.

 

[zipper]

A single engined Yamaha Exciter from the late 90s or early 2000s would work if they allow two strokes.

How about just changing the engine output information stickers that we know have been derated in HP. LOL Just kidding!

 

[jocolo21]

Move to a different lake? Or get an old boat with no hp or dingy ...they are restricting you to pontoons. Where is this?

 

[biffdotorg]

A single engined Yamaha Exciter from the late 90s or early 2000s would work if they allow two strokes.

Good call, the single engine version has the GP1200 triple which was rated at 135hp on the money.

They did offer that in a single engine didn't they? Or were they all doubles?

 

[biffdotorg]

Good call, the single engine version has the GP1200 triple which was rated at 135hp on the money.

They did offer that in a single engine didn't they? Or were they all doubles?

Answered my own question. Newest you can find is the 1999 Exciter 135 with a single 135hp 1200cc triple. Many around in the $6000-$7000 range.

 

[adrianp89]

Pretty sure the new Sea-Doo switch can be optioned down to under 135.

 

[profarcity]

thanks all - anyone know if Sea-Doo made any that were that engine size or close?

 

[Rammrodd]

Yes, sea Doo made a 14 foot speedster variant with a single engine.

 

[84rzv500r]

i have a seadoo sportster 15' with the 155 4 tech I think they were also offered with a smaller 2 stroke before 2003/4 its a three person boat at best

 

[biffdotorg]

i have a seadoo sportster 15' with the 155 4 tech I think they were also offered with a smaller 2 stroke before 2003/4 its a three person boat at best

In 2005, 2006 the single engine Sea-Doo Sportster LE/DI was offered with a 130hp Four stroke as well. That may be a good option if you care to avoid a two stroke

 

[84rzv500r]

ah thats right LE was 130 and 4-TEC is 155 i have the yellow 155 as a spare boat..