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    Posted: 12 Dec 2013 at 9:19pm
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Hi there,
 
Looking to buy my first ski and just wanted your guys opinions on the following ski's i've found on TradeMe.. - I've done my reading through these forums and on the net such as latest model and lowest possible hours that the budget can stretch too. Just hoping you guys with the trained eye might be able to pick one that is better than the rest and point me in the right direction.
 
 
 
 
4. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-673966978.htm - (saw someone owns  this on FNET) - how many hours if you do read this?
 
 
 
Any help on the above would be much appreciated!
 
Cheers
Peter
 
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I am a yamaha fan, only because it's fuel efficient, keeps me dry, smooth ride and can sit 3 if needed. if you can peeda get a ski all set up for fishing. saves getting the gear later on, and it will cost more if you don't.some want a ski for different reasons. if you are on facebook get hold of  jetski fishing  or jetski fishing channel both will help you.. 
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Stay away from supercharged.  You say you want low hrs...........the skis that have problems are the ones that sit doing nothing. Don't be put off by a few hrs!!!!
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super chargers are for thrill seekers with  money to burn...imo
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Superchargers = higher maintenance and poor fuel economy. I'm sure an extra buzz but not what you want 50km off shore or trolling for the day. Yammies have been great to me with over 400 trouble free hrs on my first one. 
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Like J S F  i like the yamaha FXHO is a great ski. Great for fishing and 3 up to take the kids for a blat.
But i am doin more fishing off kayak nowadays, so am thinking of selling it.  Done approx 130 hr.
Whats your budget?

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fugu man you love to ski eh :) i haven't even done 200 hours yet...prob the engine will die of old age waiting for the 400 hour mark, ski fisher, keep it under cover and use it for summer fun with the kids..
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Hey guys,
 
thanks for the replies! been checking out the FXHO's over the last few months. Have recently bought a house so jetski is on hold for a few months as I'm straight into reno's.
 
However, are there any differences/problems between the 2007 and say 2012 FX HO's?
 
Cheers
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Peter, speak to Kevin Geard at JetSkiMD down in Papakura, he'll give you really solid advice and does inspections etc I believe.
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Thought a jetski was a cheaper/easier for one/more economical option to a boat....but seeing near new skis going for nearly half price on trademe, am I missing something? Also looking at buying a ski but rather confused......
Life's a "Beach"..........enjoy the ride!
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Sold my boat to buy a FXSHO, awesome ski had no issues with supercharger.... reasonable on fuel depends how you ride it. 
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Beware of us imports that have low hrs etc these may have been fiddled , do your homework online know what to look for and test ride!! 14k will get you into it easy as for a 2007 fxho yammy with all the kit u need
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