Exploring The Outer Banks on the 2022 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300: The Watercraft Journal, Ep. 115

[@santiago404]

This is the best review i saw so far on youtube. honest. "These are the pros, but wait there is the cons". Almost nobody does that, looks like they are paid to show only the good stuff. Altho id still buy one GTX Limited with my eyes closed, i would know what to expect, thanks to you. Keep doing this, we all thank you.

[@watercraftjournal]

That's very much appreciated. We'll save this comment for when Sea-Doo pulls the plug on their ad program. :P

[@deplorablechump8758]

I’m a boat owner and even a bigger, longer boat will rock and shake in rough water. Don’t be too picky. GTX Limited is the most comfortable jet ski that you can buy.

[@watercraftjournal]

Ergonomically, yes. Hull design-wise, absolutely incorrect.

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@watercraftjournal There’s no perfect machine, including GTX. So, the buyer has to pick what suits him or her preference. To me, there are more pros than cons in GTX. That’s why it is at the top of the Seadoo jet skies. No regret!

[@watercraftjournal]

Sea-Doo is the top VOLUME seller for sure.

[@efthimios]

Does this mean the gtx doesn’t handle as well? Is it same hull as rxt? What’s difference ?

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@efthimios GTX handles just fine. It’s designed for comfort and multiple riders, but it is packed with a real punch when needed. RXT and RXP are designed for racing and single rider (especially true for RXP). GTX and RXT/RXP have different hulls.

[@Fluterra]

The high horsepower variants do not seem to make much sense, given the issues with the hull at high speeds that you mention at around the 7 minute mark.

[@MegaSchew]

this is my home!!!! thank you for such kind words about this part of the world.

[@troybowman9113]

This is the best PWC review I have ever seen. You answered so many questions I had about this model. Thanks for covering the negatives in detail as well. A Riva Intake Grate seemed to help my RXP-X handle rough ocean conditions much better. Perhaps it will make a big difference on this model as well. Now I want to do this same ride on the Outer Banks!

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jetski270]

He’s correct about the ST3 Hull, they are kick ass when water is glass to light chop. But in rough waters or wakes , you have to work to hold your line

[@watercraftjournal]

Bingo

[@deplorablechump8758]

Even experienced riders or boaters check weather conditions and decide whether it’s a good day to sail that day. If you go out in choppy water, you should expect being thrown around and sore at the end of the day regardless of type or size of your boat.

[@1789ep]

Probably the best review ive ever seen. of any product type!

[@corvette7784]

Funny, when riding Kawasaki and Yamaha high-end models, I always hated coming back home, (Normally in the wind) riding them vs. Sea-Doo hands down. I'm not a fan of the rough splash going 50+ they gave. Funny, I wonder what they get paid to say what the manufactures pay them too...Clearly Kawasaki so far pays the most! 😆 🤣 😂.The only reason We bought another Sea--Doo. It's such a much better made machine. Especially if you ride salt! However, I do agree that color is nothing shy of dangerous! It's the only for sale at the dealer right now. All others are sold out. FYI.

[@danteisthe1]

After doing my own research and watching your content, I bought a 22 Kawasaki 310LX over the GTX 300 limited. As time goes by and more info comes out, it solidifies the fact that I made the right decision! Couldn’t be happier!

[@watercraftjournal]

Awesome!

[@deplorablechump8758]

Good luck selling it later

[@americanworker2604]

I own both and the sea doo is hands down the better machine. Have you tried changing your oil filter yet? The Kawasaki is terrible for maintenance. The sea doo is way more comfortable too.

[@scotthooper4170]

Another great & honest review. Thank you Kevin!

[@stoneridgelandscaping2073]

How does the 2024 gtx 300 compare to the new 325

[@kamax7672]

Your reviews are pro level as always. I have a 21 gtx and I noticed a slight improvement in chop if I trim it all the way up, puts me on top of some of it.. Hey, it's something.

[@watercraftjournal]

Look closely at the video, it's trimmed straight to the top. Still a flat bottom that wanders when the bow catches.

[@pajamatime5750]

Great review once again Kevin!

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JDsWaterWorld]

Can’t wait until my kids are old enough to take out on the water with me like that. Love the outer banks, although I’ve found getting premium fuel out on the water there is more difficult than down in FL.

[@watercraftjournal]

We never rode enough for the 300 to empty the tank down that far. But fuel still wasn't cheap.

[@wilbertofuentes8882]

Those this gtx 300 also have problems with the hull cracking?

[@_jamesrose]

Honest review Kev! I've ridden RXTs & GTX's in heavy swell and didn't enjoy it. The Kawi & Yamaha handled it much better. The Seadoo has so many great features and a dry ride when the weather is great 👍

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes and a dry ride seems to be a massive factor for many folks, even over a predictable riding hull

[@flacjacket]

Kevin do you think BRP is going to add the steering damper off the Apex to the GTX next year and if so how much of a difference to its rough water manners do you think it will make?

[@watercraftjournal]

Very good, observant question. It is VERY possible that we see it in future versions - maybe not next year. We'll continue to see this hull in use until 2027, so the dampener is likely incoming.

[@zaneturner8423]

Excellent and honest review, great job Kevin !

[@watercraftjournal]

Appreciated

[@edwardbowles8613]

We were south of you at Topsail and rode up to Swansboro. We seem to always see dolphins in large numbers around Topsail. We idled for 45 minutes with what seemed like 40 or more last year. I am imagining an Ultra with the cupholders and gull wing storage pods but with that great GTX front storage accessibility also. That would be near perfect storage I do appreciate Sea Doo actually listening to your gripes and working to improve the flaws where they can.

[@watercraftjournal]

It’s not just “my gripes” but actually cogent facts pertaining to this hull design

[@edwardbowles8613]

Didn't mean gripes like you were nitpicking. Cogent observations and issues.

[@nyfan78]

You said the depth finder makes an audible warning when your too shallow? Is there a setting? Mines never made a sound!

[@watercraftjournal]

Huh. Not sure. Ours did. You'll have to check your manual.

[@garymarch4711]

You made a very valid point about the Green color being hard to see.. Essentially making it Difficult for anybody to find you at sea. Something to consider. I am a former "swift water" rescue specialist. Never did any big open sea rescues, but I can attest that finding craft in water isn't always the easiest task. The colors these days look beautiful and subdued... But offer limited visibility . I'll personally take yellow, red, Kawi green and orange any day. Yellow being my favorite. And that ST3 hull... I'll personally never buy anything with it. A KZbinr (amateur first time jet ski owner) just did a trip to Catalina Island on a Explorer Pro and boy did it beat him up! Lol. He was whooped. No thanks. 4 minute 15 second mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fHdWOqfq12fdE

[@watercraftjournal]

Woof. That's a lot to take in. That dude picked the wrong day to make that crossing (which I've done a few dozen times). -K

[@darrenmorris2752]

Who'd you suggest being better in rough conditions?

[@watercraftjournal]

Please see our other reviews, videos and articles.

[@alexkluh1407]

Does the non-limited model come with the GPS and depth if you opt for the tech package?

[@watercraftjournal]

No. That's all the stuff that makes it a LIMITED.

[@SRM9110]

Do you recommend buying the riva racing sponsons for this ski I have a 2021 gtx 300 & I also experienced the little to know steering input In tight corners and low speeds.

[@watercraftjournal]

It’s very clearly stated so

[@craighudson4382]

Well , you warned them it was coming! Ha Ha! Seriously, a great ,honest review Kevin , with all the high points and low points covered. Well done and very fair.

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@1944welderman]

So if you had to pick any jet ski to make this some trip in again in 2023 what would you pick? Im picking the 2023 or 24 Kawasaki 300

[@watercraftjournal]

Kawasaki stopped making the 300 in 2014.

[@1944welderman]

@@watercraftjournal sorry 310 but thinks for answering the way you did. Tells me all I need to know.

[@lachlanfaith6451]

Hay mate I can’t decide between the GTX 230 2024 or the GTR 230. I do riding in land lakes that become very choppy and also tow as well as touring with a passenger. I have heard that the st3 is not so good at speed in chop as the GTI hull what are your throughts

[@watercraftjournal]

Both are terrible for rough water.

[@lawrenceting3487]

May I ask, which jet ski you recommend best for comfort and fun as well as handle well in choppy water condition..thanks

[@watercraftjournal]

See our other reviews - we’ve done the work. You can do a little research for what fits you best.

[@danlugo5572]

YAMAHA FX !!!!!

[@efthimios]

I found. 2022 with 10 hours for $15500, with trailer and sound system - is this a good value ?

[@watercraftjournal]

It’s a helluva discount but I wouldn’t buy it.

[@mikemayoral7356]

Would the experience be better with a RXT-X given the sponsons are more designed around performance handling and less for leisure? I had a 2023 GTX 300 LTD ordered but decided a few days ago to switch it to a RXT-X 300 Triple black series. Originally I did it because for the last 3 yrs, Sea doo has given crap for colour options on the gtx 300 ltd. Although the 2023 silver/blue looks okay, it reminds me too much of my 2019 GTI 130 SE colour pattern. RXT-X doesn't come with the depth finder which is the only real missing feature, and since i'm getting the Garmin 72 sv fishfinder/gps I didn't need the depth finder anyways.

[@watercraftjournal]

No. The factory sponsons on the RXT-X are equally useless. This channel has exhausted the topic of the ST3 hulls' problems, and explored all of the ways to fix it.

[@mikemayoral7356]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I have seen lately the change in opinion around the ST3 hull. I say change in opinion because it seems to greatly differ from your 2020 GTX 300 LTD review calling the ST3 hull "innovative", "awesome top end water craft that has the performance to match its...", "ST3 hull revolutionized the design of PWC's...". Two years ago, you seemed very positive around the design of the GTX 300 LTD's ST3 hull. Curiously, what changed?

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@mikemayoral7356 Don’t listen or watch too much. Go with your guts and your wallet. What doesn’t work for a person works great for another person. GTX Limited is a great choice if you ride with your family members.

[@imx3001]

For open water with waves. What do you recomment? This seadoo or yamaha or the new kawasaki 310lx?

[@watercraftjournal]

Definitely NOT the ST3.

[@imx3001]

@@watercraftjournal is kawasaki a good choice?

[@watercraftjournal]

See our previous reviews. :D

[@imx3001]

@@watercraftjournal so its kawasaki. Thx

[@deplorablechump8758]

Buy a big boat. Even with a big boat, it is still not comfortable in rough water.

[@kkutube1972]

Thank you for your video.

[@watercraftjournal]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChadHughes_Rate_Ride_DIY]

Good review!

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad you think so!

[@JDDD33]

Good review !!

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nyfan78]

Speakers are 100 watt each this year for the limited!

[@watercraftjournal]

No, it's a combined 100W system (50W each). And if you don't believe it, here's the actual part listing: amzn.to/3UXL9XL

[@johnlegg6837]

So what ski is better?

[@watercraftjournal]

2002 Kawasaki STX-R

[@johnlegg6837]

@@watercraftjournal Let me rephrase. What NEW ski is better?

[@watercraftjournal]

That's up to you.

[@edwardbowles8613]

It was truly awesome!

[@michaelbrooker1763]

Great video. I am considering buying the GTX230 or the GTR230, what are the differences? Also what’s then differences in the whole? Thanks

[@watercraftjournal]

Far, far too much to list here. You'll need to see our review of the GTR 230. Totally different machines.

[@michaelbrooker1763]

@@watercraftjournal can you please share the link for the GTR230 as I can’t find. I am trying to work out the pros and cons of the ST3 Hull on the GTX vs the GTI Hull on the GTR. Was there any differences in the hull on the current 2022 model GTR vs 2019 GTR? Thanks

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes. The GTR was completely redesigned in 2020. We reviewed it then.

[@michaelbrooker1763]

@@watercraftjournal can you please share the link. I have heard that if I buy the GTR I will be disappointed as the hull is plastic and the gtx is far superior

[@josephlegacy4879]

We've ridden that same ride a few times. Can be the best or worst riding of your life 😂

[@watercraftjournal]

Very true

[@CHRISINMCNEILL]

You up early. You riding MudBug this weekend?

[@watercraftjournal]

Yup, leaving bright and early Thursday.

[@CHRISINMCNEILL]

@@watercraftjournal My first ride. I’m going to hook up with Billy Saturday. Hope to meet you.

[@watercraftjournal]

I'll bring stickers to give out. Remind me to give you one.

[@noahmccallum5289]

9:20 - Are you sure. I’ve always been able to control volume and tracks from the keyboard? Have I just misinterpreted what you were saying? Ik that the maps etc can’t be used without it being plugged in. I’ve never found this an issue as I’ve got the Garmin and the maps where I live are useless.

[@noahmccallum5289]

Also just one other thing to note about the GTX Limited, you can’t fit a Garmin to one so if you are wanting a 300hp fish pro, buy an RXT.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yes, I am certain. You have to be disconnected from power to use the BRP Audio without engaging the app. So you'll be wearing down your battery while listening to music - and that is of course, only if the music is directly downloaded to your phone or you have a solid signal to access your iCloud music catalog. Thankfully, BRP agrees with my review and has already taken huge leaps in improving the integration interface. Expect major advancements for PWC/phone integration in the coming years as it is perfected on the Ski-Doo models first.

[@noahmccallum5289]

@@watercraftjournal thanks for the response. I do agree that it can be a bit annoying to connect to sometimes and definitely isn’t easy for many less tech savvy family members. I’ve 100% been able to control my music from the dash though Bluetooth not my phone being plugged in. I have been in places with a mix of reception and since the music is downloaded on my phone never been an issue. What music app are you using? I could just be misinterpreting what your saying. Thanks for the reply though

[@noahmccallum5289]

@@watercraftjournal I just had a look at my ski, I’ll send some photos on Instagram.

[@dcherney]

@@noahmccallum5289 You can put the Garmin on the GTX Limited. I have this exact model Ski with the FishPro style Garmin on it.

[@costasgeorgiou5015]

Aww shit now your out in my neck of the woods. 😂

[@watercraftjournal]

Yeehaw, son!

[@connosps4656]

😁👍🏼

[@watercraftjournal]

:D

[@ivandevandeleen1071]

Would you recommend installing a catch-can for this model for salt water use? Great review by the way!

[@watercraftjournal]

All supercharged Sea-Doo's REQUIRE one.

[@ivandevandeleen1071]

@@watercraftjournal thanks a lot for the answer. I don't have much experience with supercharged Sea-Doo's, I just received mine. May I also ask if it ruins thw warranty to install a catch-can?

[@watercraftjournal]

Please see ALL of the videos we've done on this topic. There are SEVERAL.

[@ivandevandeleen1071]

@@watercraftjournal thanks a lot! I just subscribed.