1997 Sea Doo Sportster | Review

Matt Spencer does a full review and takes this 1997 Sea Doo Sportster for many spins, having tons of fun and still staying dry. On the water the Sportster performed well, hitting 36 miles per hour with two people on board. Sea Doo Sportsters are popular on the used boat market.
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[@stingray4mesidewinderbandga]

We have had our 95 sportster about 10 years now. I put a new impeller & wear ring on over the winter, it was the 1st time it needed it. I changed it over to premix too. We love only having to buy like 5 gallons of gas for a day of fun.

[@jackabynutjobs4394]

How do you avoid weeds tangling around drive train?

[@stingray4mesidewinderbandga]

@@jackabynutjobs4394 Don't use it in a lake that has weeds.

[@dannyjizay]

I want of these so bad! Can't wait to get one.

[@HalfBakked218]

I just picked up a sportster for 1k and needs alittle cosmetic love but runs out good!

[@a._media]

just got my own 96 speedster twin engine for FREE! Hopefully I'll be getting it on the water soon

[@ekurdesov]

With a trailer?) hmmm I paid 2g for mine this fall and thought it was a good deal)) but nothing beats free

[@a._media]

@@ekurdesov yea with the trailer. It was abandoned and taken by a tow company that was just going to scrap it.

[@jeremyocampo1529]

@@ekurdesov I got a 1997 Seado GS720 for $1,250 with the trailer and it's in the best condition ever. It has a seize engine but cosmetic wise is spotless.

[@victoroyarce1288]

Una consulta que batería usa cuántos amperes

[@garrettproductions1513]

3-5 grand? When was this recoded?

[@Mrdrivereight]

Every KZbin video shows you when in the description 😂

[@chrisford505]

What's wrong with it I had one with 787 an it ran 60mph

[@fastfoxshark]

Where is the best place to shop for one? I am in Texas

[@crujones4046]

I’m north of Dallas there are a few on apps such as Offer up or 5 miles and Craigslist. Happy hunting

[@fastfoxshark]

@@crujones4046 thanks for the tip. I'm here in Houston Texas. None on Craigslist but I will take a look at the other two

[@floridalottery3134]

so about 3k to 5k in great condition running.

[@el_640]

Ok

[@youronlyhereoncebigcat5310]

Not no more,there going up8nprice

[@floridalottery3134]

@@youronlyhereoncebigcat5310 I bet seeing that they're harder and harder to find in good cond....glad I got one for $3500 one owner with trailer in mint cond.

[@youronlyhereoncebigcat5310]

I bought a twin 1800 sporster 19 footer for 4,100.it had only 50 hours on it and it's eefin clean and super fun.i have buddy's with 100k boats and ours is way better all around lol

[@floridalottery3134]

@John smith score

[@timjacobs9860]

I have one just like that one

[@wtk6069]

Very impressive, but why did they name their brand after poop in the ocean.

[@Subaruej20]

No the sportster had one engine and speedster has 2.... I purchased a sportster and have now almost completed an engine swap with a Subaru Impreza motor lol happy days.

[@anthonycosco7660]

I have a 1995 sportster with a Yamaha snowmobile engine lol

[@Subaruej20]

@@anthonycosco7660 oh nice...what size engine and is it quicker now?

[@anthonycosco7660]

It's a 570cc twin from a Yamaha exciter it doesn't make a alot more than the original it's rated at 95hp but there bullet proof engines! I havent taken the boat out yet everything is all together I'm just waiting to get the coupler back from the machinist so I can assemble everything

[@Subaruej20]

@@anthonycosco7660 ok cool.

[@AdventureMan-kx3dr]

Speedster !!

[@malekotao3410]

Speedster twin 787s 😎🤙

[@Ratbiker48]

@@malekotao3410 are the twins reliable I’m debating on buying one in good shape with twins on it he’s asking $5k

[@CP-kb1du]

Small and Slow .....rather stick to the Seadoo XP ...