MY 5 MONTH REVIEW 2017 SEA-DOO SPARK 3 UP I probably won't keep it.
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- MY 5 MONTH REVIEW 2017 SEA-DOO SPARK 3 UP I probably won't keep it. Overall it's a great SeaDoo Spark and extremely good value for the money but there is one thing that makes me think I won't keep it for another season.
I feel like the beating smaller seadoos give you is part of the experience, I always loved that about them.
Came down here to comment the same thing. I recently picked up a 90’s X-4 hull with the 800 engine and my buddy bought a brand new GTI 170. The new one is so refined and smooth but it didnt feel nearly as fun to ride. The SPX is like holding onto an angry bull that just abuses you. We made a game out of who could stay on it while whipping a high speed 180.
The big rec ones are nice for longer comfortable rides but theres so much fun and experience lost, IMO. After riding both skis Im looking to pick up a new spark for the added fun factor.
hmmm that beating up thing looks pretty fun in my eyes...
I highly recommend the Aerospace 303 marine plastic protectant. I used it from day one and my Spark has not faded one bit. It may even bring back the black color where it had faded.
If the hdpe plastic is uv stabilized it,s no problem.I have a pioner 15 Norwegian plastic polyethylene in what seems the same plastic, you dont need to do anything with it and it,s on water year round and have been for 10 years,just up for steaming once a year.Maybee a bit fading but very little.
Mothers black magic tire gel does a awesome job on the plastic too. I was shocked.
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Good tips. I love mine and agree not fun on roughage. Mine still looks like new. Not peeling like yours so that was a surprise. The graying I hit with a heat gun. It removes oxidation. Wax melts away or smooths out. Try on a part that easily replaceable first. Once you know how to do it, it is awesome. It works on automotive plastics too, Avalanches, RamBoxes, etc. but remember it is plastic and paint is easily damaged.
As for the bubbling on your plastics. BEFORE it peels off, take an Xacto knife and poke a tiny hole on the bubble. NOT a slice. Rub it with your thumb until it is smooth. Heat gun on low or a distance will fix re-adhere paint to part. If not comfy with that leave it in the sun and let nature do it. I do this to older hard tops on Jeep Wranglers. Once it is exposed like the right side of your Spark, it is too late.
Nice video! I bought my Spark new in 2014...2up with H.O. It is a dream on flat water, but it is not fun in 2 ft chop just like yours! You really have to pick and choose your riding days around here based on wind kicking up chop. I wished they had a bigger fuel tank too, because I like to do distance rides.
@@Tyler-zw4kq It's fun up until it isn't anymore. I have a 96 spx legendary X4 hull and it is a LOT of fun to whip around and jump waves, but after a few hrs it gets old. Currently looking into getting something with a longer range so I can go out and not be limited to 1-2 hrs per $50 tank of gas
You're right about it beating you to death. The plus side is you can jump the hell out of it. I ride the same one on a very rough lake
They also make killer graphics for the spark. Cover most of the ski.
Great review! For your back, you need to strech!!! I broke back and had severe pain down my leg. Light strength training and constant stretching fixed me.
Good review, Spark reminds me of the old stand up jet skis but with a seat, for me it would mostly be used on small lakes so no deal breaker here
i have to agree. i got a spark that i use on a very busy lake with a lot of chop and if you have back or neck problems it will beat you up real bad. i see guys going much faster then i can on the bigger machines with out issues. getting the spark for me was still worth the savings in cash.
Thanks for the review. I like the way you showed the bumpy vs the smooth ride in the beginning. With that said, are you looking at getting another one like a Yamaha or Kawasaki? Or are you staying with Sea-Doo but just a different model.
Good review, I am looking into picking up a ski for my son next summer. I have narrowed it down to either a seadoo or Yamaha. I have 2 Yamaha FX Cruisers and opted to buy the more expensive ones when I saw the features. Almost went with VX cruisers, but I am really glad i didn’t. My only concern is a spark is a fun inexpensive ride. But will I regret getting him a cheaper ski, that can’t keep up with other two.
Informative, thank you.
Vinegar works very well also. I usually do 2 part water 1 part vinegar for the tougher stuff to get off
Grant just regular vinegar ?
For the plastic that already faded use back to black aerosol spray. It's a one step spray looks just like new
They sell gel the brings the life back to your black plastic. The best one I've used is by armorall and it has a Jeep on the front. It is definitely worth the $12
Lol, that's what I love about it! It's light and can jump waves like crazy. This is the dirt bike of jet skis. Definitely not your comfortable "normal" ski. Personal preference.
You got that right. Should be called a water bike lol
That is why I am looking at this model. Love dirt bikes.
Soo i love dirtbikes i ride a yz250f and i abuse the shit out of that, do u think this ski would be good for me ?
To me my spark is more fun than the 3 up 300s we have. I also dont mind it in rougher waters. Our lake is about 20 KM across and 5 KM wide. We get 2-3 foot waves sometimes and while you certainly feel it the next day I love riding them.
Doesn’t sound too reliable when it comes to the hull. It’s my dilemma in getting rid of our little 99 spx and getting a trixx. Maybe I’ll keep the old girl since it’s faster and has a fiberglass hull that still looks mint.
The 300 is fun on the throttle but not so fun at the fuel stations. premium needed and you can burn through a whole tank in an hour
I ride a WaveRunner VX in the ocean cuz I’m from Hawaii some days it’s rough on the bay others it’s not, but I can go to off shore islands and sandbars it’s fun to explore
I'm getting the sea doo spark and if you are getting rid of it I recommend a waverunner because for example kawaskis are old on tech and there quite heavy
Use tire gloss shine on the Sea-Doo it makes it look new and a very good shiny serves
Good review help me out if I would get one
i live on a beach house and there are numerous islands nearby the shore, and we have 2 old pwc´s that we use to go to these islands, they are colorful so are probably made in the 90´s, they are both sea doo, it says on the body
"ALWAYS AIRPLANES WHEN YOU MAKE A VIDEO" - THANK YOU!!! EVERY TIME!!!
Try Aerospace 303 marine grade for that fading plastic.
How big were the waves that were beating you up? I live on Lake Erie and I'm looking into a jetski.
Riding mine for the first time tomorrow. Ive had jetskis all my life and i perfer the rougher riding ones. Makes for a fun day.
Nik Cissell how has it been since you got it ? Thinking about getting one , would you recommend?
I’d like to know also
Slade Burks it has been awesome. I love it.
I have same sea doo spark love it 😊 should of get one with IBR that’s a big mistake
I spray Back to Black on mine after every wash and mine look like new.
How to fix that side panel where that gas leaked to the side. Take a heat gun and heat that side and it should be brand new
I have 2015 260rxtx awsome in any water but way to heavy for a rough day beach launching needs to be very calm ski is to heavy I'm thinking this ski hist so I can drag it around.
What does "kindly" mean? Is that like "kind of" or " kinda' "
Thank you for your excellent review. On the strength of your report I will eliminate the Spark from my purchase options.
If you would have added VTS for $200.00 you would have saved yourself a lot of back pain and enjoyed a lot more on the rough water.
Try black magic tire shine for the black plastic
"now I want something faster" story of my life😂
I had a 2017 Spark but we sold it to put towards a boat. The boat is nice but I miss my jet ski a lot. I’m going to get another buy I’m debating between the Spark or the GTI 155 SE. I love the compactness of the Spark and being able to throw it around. But, as you said, if there’s anything over a 12
Mph wind on the lakes, forget about it. It’s too choppy and not fun. I worry that the GTI won’t be as playful as I want it to be though. However, it would be better in chop and more stable with a passenger. I’m just not sure what to do!
What did you end up doing?
I bought the GTI 155 and I love it. While it’s not as light at the Spark, I can still throw it around pretty easily. It handles chop waaaay better though. I’m happy with my decision.
I see that sportsman ;)
Get some engine oil off a dipstick onto a soft cloth rub a small inconspicuous area of the plastics then buff clear till no residue shows on your finger should bring your Plastics Back to Life hope it's of some use
You gotta stand up and RIDE IT In rough water of course it's gonna beat you sitting down
Well, no shit genius.
It's a trick ski. If you want a relaxing cruise get any of the other skis
Being unstable and bouncy doesnt make it a trick ski lol. Sparks are cool for 1 weekend. After that most people are ready for a real ski.
@@taylora8325 you're right, its the other way around. Its a trick ski because it is so lightweight and monoverable that naturally its gonna be bouncy over roughish water. Don't think "real ski" applies to anything.
@@Finnamakeausername it's not a real ski because it's made from plastic. The skis 15 years ago were lighter faster and made of real hull material. In 5 or 6 years the plastic the spark is made of will be faded like an ugly bumper
@@taylora8325 not a chance. Spark trixx are more fun than so called real ski. If you wanna do long touring 9n river then ya no good. But trixx can play on water and tour around lakes
I ride mine 40+ miles upstream and then back? 80 miles total? I still have a bar or two leftover for gas gauge. The spark performs well on the river, very nimble and quick. I’ve been on the Missouri, the big Sioux and am in the process of taking her to the little Sioux river. Just be careful, have fun. Cheap and so easy to launch alone/solo.
Do you go on lake Cumberland with it?
Hey man you should cheak out the SeaDoo 130 gti or 150 non super charged less maintenance faster more stable actually a 3 person ski and handles waves like a dream my favourite ski and I have ridden a rtx 300 trust me very fast I would try gti 130 or 150 depends how fast you want to go
I just looked into two skis at a dealer, he said no go on the spark for northeast. Said its to rough. Problem is the next ski is 11k for one! I was looking to get two for 12k with the family participating in the action. so I'm still not sure if i should get two sparks just to get into the action. I wanted to use them down in florida off naples. usually the water is calm. what do you think if you are riding with two kids on the back of these things? bad idea?
Get trixx its great for all waters
What did you get instead the gti?
Its a great ski if your not lazy, i like this more then a heavy big HP ski since you have fun, even though it takes 15 to 20 minutes for me and then im off to my standup xscream or rickter or yamaha because its getting the same with a sit down. atleast thats my experience. but after all i bought it for my girlfriend
Okay…what if your a teenager who dosnet care if they get hurt and dosent care how rough it is (fyi ive been riding dirtbikes for a few years now so im used to getting beat and just sucking up) but i just wanna have something to beat on that can also beat me up some 😂
I had same problem with my back on the jet ski
Have you had any problems with the hull cracking or breaking from jumping it or riding in choppy water? I've read alot of negative reviews from people saying it breaks easy. Also the wear ring gets broken easy if you suck up some pebbles?
No Maxx I didnt have any issues with hull cracking or problems with the wear ring. IMO if you break a wear ring your doing something wrong its not the skis fault.
That fuel problem is because of cheap gas make sure to get the most expense aka high octane and it will solve the issue
"Beat you to death" hahahahaha then shows such beating ! classic 3:27
😂😂😂
These actually make a lot of sense when you think about it. PWC depreciate so fast. You can buy a brand new water toy for $6k and get years of fun out of it. Of course you aren’t getting a top end ride, but it is 1/2 the price. Just all depends on what your priorities are.
I respect your opinion. But the spark is made for certain people...my wife and kids love our sparks!
I just bought a used Yamaha 2012 SHO with 54 hrs. on it and it handle like a dream in rough waters. Like you I'm brand new to jet skies. I think the bigger skies handle the chop better. Plus I rode hard for 4hrs and burnt 3/8's of a tank. The only think I didn't like about the seadoo is the fuel economy. Good luck and take care dude.
Jimmy Davidson I have a 3 up jetski and 2 up jetski, been riding for a while and i can tell you that 3 ups (bigger skis) handle it much better
What is the spark like for mid chop? just cruising speed, not full speed
I would say you may notice some discomfort. It really depends.
Question.. how heavy are you? I'm only 5'5" and weigh 134 pounds and honestly my back does hurt a bit but after second day no more pain, Sea-Doo Spark is like a dirt bike!
I'm 5'8 225lbs Keep in mind I rode that spark more than the average person. Especially once I moved to the lake I rode it every day for the summer almost. it turned into a second car lol but on the water.
Shoulda bought the yamaha ex if you wanted low cost with higher end finish
Looking at getting one. I also have a young daughter that likes skiing and tubing. Is the Spark strong enough to tube/ water ski?
I wouldnt recommend it. I pulled a tube once and it wasnt real impressive
@@MDC2020 Thanks for the quick reply!
If you get the 90hp just upgrade ur computer to 110hp and add exhaust pipe, total 500 bucks, you'll be able to pull anything on sport mode!
@@AndersonERockefeller 110 tune and better prop would probably be a better performance upgrade.
Is this Kenny Powers?
Nope
Where do you ride and boat at?
Don’t get any supercharged jet ski the super chargers are done in less than 50 hours and then it’s a lot of money to fix I recommend a sea foo gtx 155hp it goes 65
Any jet ski will beat you up in rough water. If you are that big of a wimp don't ride one. I have been on boats in rough lakes and it beats you up. Jet skis were made to jump over waves and wakes and have fun. That fun includes being beat up. If you read the information on the SeaDoo Sparks they tell you not for oceans or large bodies of water where it can become very rough. Use in inland lakes and rivers not to include rivers with rapids.
Top doesn't interest me as much as being able to throw it around in the water and fly off of waves. However, this thing probably struggles for life when towing a tube.
Yea towing a tube isn't it strong suit
So if I leave the cap loose and the gas expands it stops the gas from coming out? Is there an overflow hole under the cap or something ??
By leaving the cap loose it allows the build-up of fumes to escape. When the fumes can't escape it pushes gas up and out of the tank bypassing the cap from my understanding
Should have an automatic vent on the side, I know my other jet skis have it... spark should too. It’s protected by a one way valve to prevent water from going into tank. I never leave my fuel cap loose on anything.
How many hours did u have have one it
Do hyperextenions and your bank will heal right up and be strong
awesome thank you!!!
Just started looking into jet skis. I read that a 300hp ski can use 20 gallons of gas per hour ($60) and a spark can use 2 gallons per hour ($6). I don't want to be thinking about fuel cost every time I take it out, much less if I bought a pair of them. Is this jet-ski the 60hp model or 90hp?
This one is the 90hp model and it is for sale. I'm moving up to a Pontoon boat.
Pontoons are nice too. Just went out on one last week. My towing and parking are limited at the moment though.
Have you sold your Spark yet?
No not yet been really busy with other things. I'll probably list it after the next 2 weeks
Exactly what i was thinking about the 300 burning 20 gallons an hour. That would get old perdy quick
If you had bought a gel coat finished machine, you would have a 17,000 machine that looks like crap now too. You got to buy the sea doo cover and get it out of the sun when you are not using it.
Wait what my 2006 RXP doesnt look like crap now its called wax and buff.
you do realize that the spark is more of a wave jumper than a cruiser, hence the ruff ride in chop ... if wanted a cruiser should have went with a gti
At the time I didn't realise it was much a jumper as it is. But next season that Spark is going to turn into a 28 or 30' Powerboat.
Yes, this confused me.. its like buying a vette and saying that the rear wheels break free too much.
@@mobleyMobley LOL, exactly. Nothing worse than seeing these people with sports cars driving them ninnies. I am not saying to drive it recklessly, but I see these people every day on my commute and they are usually in the fast lane holding people up. Jeez, stretch it's legs, that what you bought it for! Same with jet skis and motorcycles.
Is it possible your cleaning method or materials hurt the appearance? Those footwell's are nothing like anything I've seen on mine or other Sparks.
Probably not im pretty particular about the products I use. Im starting to think is the place we always hang out the beach is a real course sand some times mud mix. Of course everyone wants to go for a ride so theres alot of getting on and off of it. It is what it is, its still a great little ski for the most part.
@@MDC2020 I've started to experience the same this weekend. It was from a location I beached so your correct to think coarse sand and mud. Took some work but mine cleaned off. Agree... don't worry about it; most will never notice or care.
It doesnt matter what you use.. its made out of plastic. GM used the same plastic on the cladded avalanches and they always faded.
There are UV resistant plastics they just weigh a ton.
Mine is a 2018 spark and it runs 54mph standard
That’s not true if u have not touched the computer of the ski,impeller,etc... I can make it sure cuz Im a world championship pilot and mine catches 86 km/h with lots of mods and 98 fuel lol
@@ArmonikRL what mods do you have mine in a 2018 and tops out at 48
what's the total lenght of trailer and all? trying to figure out if it will fit in my garage
I think its around 14 feet
Be honest with you I’ve rode a lot of sea doo and they all beat you up in rough water, there’s not much around that
Hey man a word of advice. Take a propane torch and lightly go over where it has faded. It takes the fade out and brings back the shine. I mean lightly go over it, not melt it. Just enough to heat it up. It will bring back color and get rid of fading.
Landon Dinecola heat gun would probably be a better fit
I love my spark! This will be my 2nd year riding it. I just made a Vlog about me putting it in the water - go check it out! :)
I didnt see any?
I got my sea doo wake pro 215 used for 7000$ I also have a few 97 gp 1200s I am now going to buy a sea doo Rxt X 1 ride on the sea doo proves that sea doo is the best yes I have ridden a fox and a gp1800 both rode worse than the sea doo. so small jet skis or Yamaha’s all ride bad buy a bigger sea doo
how old are you?
how much do u want
I’ve seen a lot of people w LBP from bouncing upon waves.
Welcome to something called aging! Lol
Aging is just an excuse for people to not do fun shit anymore hahahahaha.
Yeah, you can try fooling yourself by saying that, but your body will tell you different
Trust me, me and my body have this conversation on the regular haha
Aging is hell yes, but it makes no difference - the SPARK is brutal givin the right conditions. Kind of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Why would anybody ever want to go over 50 mph on the water? You get thrown off you're going to be hurting
You need to get a turbo. You guaranteed 17 mph faster
On the plastic
Back to black by black magic will bring the black back.
For a couple weeks maybe. Come to find out there was a problem with the plastics that effected alot of Polaris side by sides and Seadoos.
I use son of a gun on my jet ski tire shine
breat review, you need a cruizer
Love my 2up (shud bought 3up takes compartments on back AND TOWS). NOT GONNA PAY $165 for front STORAGE COMPARTMENT OR $95 for back step up!! If you buy jetski ALWAYS BUY TRAILER AT SAME TIME OR POS/piece of shit DEALER WILL GAUGE YOU ON PRICE!!! (Try sell a $1600 trailer(i have same MOVE trailer as you) for $2500!!!!) or YOUR SKI WILL SIT AT DEALER IN SUN TILL YOU GET TRAILER (and most DEALERS WILLNOT SELL TRAILER WITHOUT JETSKI “cuz dealers cant sell skis without trailers!!!!(DEALER)”. Esp around MAJOR HOLIDAYS!!! Have FUN GET INSURANCE!!! SEADOO SPARKS ARE FOR YOUNG AND ARE ENTRY LEVEL $6000ski )$1600trailer!!! EZ TO PAY OFF!!! Not SPENDING $10,000-$17,000 and have a heavy AF JETSKI!!??
The SPARK IS LIKE A DIRTBIKE ON WATER!!!!
If u don’t like it sell it and get a Yamaha ex
This guy is in kentuckym thats a river not a lake. And mo seadoo or boat is wise to ride on rough waters
Brandon..you are wrong. I am on Rough River Lake...yes it's a lake and Seadoos are made to handle rough water that's found in lakes, rivers and most coast lines.
@@MDC2020 thats not a lake. Thats a river. Come to Minnesota or more north near winnipeg or kenora. Those are lakes
Is it tippy
Happy grower Chris they are tippy but also fun to just whip it around bc it's so light
I have a 2016 one the exact same but mine is only tippy if you go ove around 300 lbs
I have a 3up trixx and with myself only it's stable but when I had a friend with me it was so unstable it threw us off just from braking at speed
Instead of spray paint use Plasti Dip
^ This
Dominick Vulpis plasti dip , and water is not a environmental friendly idea jeez some people lol.
Plasti Dip isnt going to simply fall off into the water lol. Too funny.
EvoPortal of course it can , just like it falls off wheels. It’s temporary , and it’s not meant for marine use
Wrong, Its not just going to fall off, the edges will start to peel, then you pull it off and spray a new coat on. None of it will magically fall off into the water. Thats just silly.
That crappy plastic material sucks, it gets stained and fades unlike painted and gel coated fiberglass. These things are not meant to last.
Only beat u to death if u don’t know how to ride I took my spark from key largo to alligator reef don’t handle like my gp1800 but is not as bad as this person is putting it n I’m hitting 52 on my spark but I’m only 165 if u hit the waves the right way u will be good u can take a spark anywhere u can take any other ski
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Had that thing for 5 months and it already looks like crap? Sorry dude. You just don’t take care of your toys well enough,
Do you have a spark?
My Damn Channel I’ve got a 17’ Gtr x230 that i’ve had since June and she’s in showroom condition, only because I clean it after every ride.
tip, dont ever fill your tank all the way up. you really arent supposed to.
Why?