The Most DETAILED Review The 2024 Sea-Doo RXT-X 325: The Watercraft Journal, Ep. 137

[@sleeeper88]

Just picked up a 2024 rxpx. Wow!! Did 5.6 hrs yesterday and she is ripping hard! The turning on this machine is incredible! The rough water stability is nothing like anything i have been on. You can be in rough water and turn at 60mph with confidence. After 3 hrs time it would hit 70 on speedo in under 5 seconds. Still only reving to 78-8 krpm but it was 90 degrees out.

[@cmcconn100]

I've heard a lot of people complain about the carbon seals in the shaft thru hull leaking. I wonder if that's been addressed.

[@mikemayoral7356]

The Watercraft Journal gives the single best detailed reviews out there. I live for your reviews. Just wish you would stand by them as they age...But great details though!

[@watercraftjournal]

How do we NOT stand by our reviews?

[@Nosaj-dt1ij]

Mf Kevin. Now I need to upgrade my perfectly fine 2010 RXT-260X. Got an extra $20k I can borrow at 0% by chance? Seriously - love this!

[@XF_Chaos]

Fantastic review as always, fantastic work on Sea-Doo's part, plus that intro scene with Kevin looking down into the storage bin killed me 😆

[@RicSimpson2]

you got me sold.......I'm picking it up in the morning. Appreciate the review, thank you

[@Vikturus2k6]

Make sure you check the oil plug on the head. 1630s have a recall currently, mines in the shop…

[@JimmyMusignac]

As always you do Kevin Shaw, excellent review, thanks.

[@watercraftjournal]

I appreciate that

[@josephtanner3929]

I've had my rxtx 300fpr 3 years fire red ! Unreal I get looks consistent when at the lakes! Sea doo color way is the reason I bought mine

[@gilberjj]

Great review. I like the positivity! That thing looks like fun.

[@midwestskiriders7727]

Thank you very much for this review. I'm really looking forward to 2024.

[@zackthomas6684]

Thanks for the great review! Hope to get my hands on this beast one day

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Appreciate it Kevin, great review! Beautiful ski Billy D

[@derrickroberts1054]

Really enjoyed the intro as well as the Overview!👍

[@Flybynight_2112]

Do you still need to install a "catch can: ?

[@79FatStrat]

Great review! And a fair assessment of the ST3 hull. First few rides in rough water or boat wakes will definitely tickle your ribs. Once you're used to it, not a problem for just hot rodding around.

[@alexnutcasio936]

In other words, it rides like sh^t in rough water......... Ask a guy who's owned Both and a Kawi (which has the best rough water ride)......

[@79FatStrat]

Nah. The ride’s not bad. Just a little twitchy bow hunt in certain scenarios. The pros far outweigh the cons for my use.

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@79FatStrat Having owned and owning all three including a Spark too, I can rate them for ride in rough as best, Kawi (because of weight and hull design) second: GP1800R, , Sea Doo and then Sea Doo Trixx. As to handling, the Sea Doo ranks with the best of them with the Yamaha being slightly better and the Kawi at the bottom of the list. Thats just my experience and YMMV.

[@gtfuentes5814]

@@alexnutcasio936that’s good to know. Thank you. Trying my best decide on a new one. Have Yamaha now. Reliable as rain. My old Kawasaki was too though.

[@flacjacket]

Great review Kevin, just a couple small errors, you said the new rockers are cast, Rotax says they are forged, and you said 0-60 in the mid fours when it's reportedly 3.4. I am kind of surprised that they didn't put the steering damper on this given the known problems with this hull and bow hunting. I would think it would make an even bigger difference on the RXT than it does on the RXP.

[@watercraftjournal]

Both corrections are spot on. That's what you get when you spend 3 sleep-deprived days straight screaming into a camera and traveling cross country.

[@Gooddog1]

Wow, that would be one of the main reasons for purchasing is the steering dampener.

[@Gooddog1]

Great show Kevin. I live in SW Florida looking forward to owning one here.

[@TheStephenspann27]

Appreciate the review that is critical of certain aspects

[@SunnyKathpal]

Im buying one next week! Thanks

[@nickylaxy]

Great review!!

[@watercraftjournal]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johns5826]

First, did Kevin really just beach that brand new SeaDoo on those rocks to get some video? Second, I may have a bit of (HP) envy, but here’s the question. 325HP+ New technology= New problems. Where is the weak link? Kevin explains very well ALL the areas that SeaDoo has improved the engine, but only time will tell ( many hours at high RPM ) where the weak link lies. It isn’t a matter of IF there is one, but when it get’s discovered. Then, is it an easy fix, or an expensive one.

[@watercraftjournal]

Yup! And I rammed that baby right up that beach. I just pretended I was on one of those Florida group rides. :P

[@TwoBadFourUSS]

I was thinking the same thing. Like why in the Heck would you beach a new machine on the rocks??? SERIOUSLY!!!

[@chrisedward7575]

0-60 in mid 4 second range? I don’t think so. That would make it one second slower than the 300. Please clarify.

[@watercraftjournal]

I misspoke; it’s 3.6-seconds

[@johndeere4306]

@watercraftjournal when comparing fuel consumption between rxtx 300 and the new rxtx 325 does it seem like the 325 uses a lot more fuel than the rxtx 300 if the driver was driving both machines the same way?

[@johndeere4306]

@watercraftjournal also I’m looking at purchasing either a Gtx limited 300 or this rxtx 325, is there one you would recommend over the other?

[@rexxx777]

I've got a rxt is 260 2011 model with 150hrs and it's in great condition. Is there any real reason I could upgrade to this? I can't see how much more it would give me considering the extra cost.

[@1999ekk24]

How would you compare the racing abilities of the rxtx vs the gtrx ?

[@watercraftjournal]

Both are bad. Get a RXP-X. That's what it's designed for.

[@1999ekk24]

@@watercraftjournal haha my question was not designed for this answer. I just wanted your opinion. I know the rxpx is the racing version but I now have a rxtx and with the gtrx having the different hull I was just curious as to how you’d describe their differences

[@essamkhalil1423]

How is the fuel efficiency vs the 300

[@matthewray5954]

What is the diffrence between this one and the RXPX 325? Im confused the diffrences

[@watercraftjournal]

Then this isn't the right recreational activity for you.

[@BenMoyes1]

That sucks no idf.. it has saved me a few times already

[@richardjackson1745]

Great video... what do you think of the 2024 RXT-X 325 vs the 2024 FX SVHO. Mostly flat water riding (lake) and more of a cruiser use. I love the Yammy reliability and now back to SMC hull wit FX but torn between the 2 choices. Currently have 18' RTX 300 and Yam GP1800R so deciding between another RTX or going all Yamaha. I like both for what they do.

[@gwagb27]

What lake is that?

[@Easternworld420]

What do you think about the red?

[@TheRealKalEll]

The 2008/9 RXTX's used to dart left and right at speed. You'd think that BRP would've corrected this dangerous condition for 2024/5 like they did during the mid 2010-18's but, like the man said they did not. And that boring excuse for a dashboard is inexcusable, what a copout. Who's designing these things anyways, a robot? So efficient though with absolutely ZERO artistic or creative inputs. Great video, Sir well done!!

[@stgnsw]

What is it like in rough waters ?

[@watercraftjournal]

The same as all other ST3 hulls since 2018, dangerously unpredictable at speed.

[@ethaneisen3694]

What is the Rpms on it

[@kelex69]

Thinking of getting this over my 130 gti. The st3 hull, what is rough chop. Im on a lake with normal waves of up to 1foot. Should i be worried? Usually go around 40mph on that kind of water. Im basically between the gtrx 300 and rxtx 325, leaning to rxtx because of the space and low maintnace charger.

[@speedball10169]

I'm on a lake too with a GTX 230 Wake Pro on a ST3 hull. It'll handle it just fine, you actually feel more planted on the st3 imo.

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a used rxt-x, if people are trading up?

[@watercraftjournal]

Why not?

[@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563]

@@watercraftjournal I’m new to the sport.

[@jsilz1]

@@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563300 hp is a proven platform. Proceed with confidence on a used one that you vet out thoroughly

[@msanc315]

Kind of funny you talk about the cost of shipping adding to the cost of the ski since you charge it to the customer

[@rickswain147]

What about the classic hull design, its better for me ,you won't get wet,i seen a wind shield, great

[@philippemadore843]

Omg Kevin did you just beached that gorgeous machine onto rocks

[@watercraftjournal]

It's not mine. :D

[@Ert604]

@@watercraftjournal😂

[@Fletch889]

This is the video I've been waiting for. Awesome review as per usual kevin. I have a red rxt on order but just got informed by my dealer that there have been delays with brp and I won't receive it until the end of January 2024 (originally was mid December delivery). 😢 I'm based in Australia so it's a shame I'll only get to use it for the last month of our summer

[@shaynepark1136]

I ordered my new one from cronulla seadoo, hoping November delivery, chose the red one but the grey is growing on me also haha,, but can't wait to see difference between 2020 rxtx and the new 325, 🎉

[@Fletch889]

@@shaynepark1136 I have since been informed that both 325 models have been delayed until January possibly February. Dealer says an internal issue at brp. Rumours are they won't ship 325 stock until all 2023 300 stock is sold. Not sure what to believe

[@filiosgeorgiou7183]

i still wait seadoo to make a new shape in order i upgrade from my 300 rxt x 2018 model

[@ZvukUp]

Any California dealers have one of these in stock?? Every dealer I called on the west coast is asleep at the wheel and won't be getting one until January.

[@XF_Chaos]

It usually takes them a while to start deliveries. They'll unveil the 2024 models in summer of '23, then start shipping them out in '24

[@brandonhenderson7020]

Pre-ordered mine in August

[@AshleyDorgan-c9i]

Goodwin Common

[@tonycolca2241]

I went to Australia in 1967 if you gave them 100 USD they gave you back 87.50 Australian dollars you almost had to give it away to spend it.

[@jeffwindrim975]

Someone else did a review on this sea-soo and said it’s made from Red Carbon Fibre??? Any truth to that

[@jasonmekush5280]

Great job Mr Shaw, covered it perfectly. price is too hi thanks hidin'. Now i can stop hearing " the ultra has the biggest engine... gone

[@watercraftjournal]

All prices are too high. BUILD BACK BETTER!

[@brandonhenderson7020]

Kevin it's super annoying to slip political bs into my Hobbie it's getting to where I just wanna hear Greg talk specs

[@watercraftjournal]

LET'S GO BRANDON!

[@andrewcredle578]

​@watercraftjournal lol you just got my sub

[@jackhammer2671]

@@watercraftjournal EXACTLY!!!...FJB!!

[@димаизотов-ч2к]

В России он сейчас стоит 45000 долларов. Это просто безумная наценка на такую технику

[@CaptorOfSin15]

Nice ski, hate to see it sink.

[@scottr3141]

Keep it out of the sand .Have 430hrs. on mine so far , no sink.

[@gregorypollet2194]

I don’t like that you backed off how bad the ST3 hull and the horrible bow hunting. It’s the worse fusing hull I’ve ever ridden.

[@watercraftjournal]

I've belabored this point ad nauseum. I said "flat water" "bow hunting" and more. This wasn't the time to say "It's the worst 3-seater hull I've tested since the Honda F-12."

[@TwoBadFourUSS]

LOL I Don't know what people complain about with BOW Hunting. I've got a 2021 RXT-X300 and a 2011 Rxt-x260 Both are just fine even in 2 foot chop. BOTH my friends have 2020 and 2019 supercharged SVHO's cruisers ALL our machines are stock. And both my rxt-x's Blow them away! GLASS OR CHOP and i've had a LOT of seat time on their machines too. And I honestly PERSONALLY feel they track the same. I'm not being by bias here either. In fact I rode their machines 1st before buying my Rxt-x's I use to have old 2 strokes! Their machines are what got me to buy mine. But I did some research bought seadoo's and Hands down love them a lot more. They corner much better too. Feel a lot more light and nimble as well.

[@TwoBadFourUSS]

why do you guys beach a new machine on the ROCKS??? (eye Roll)

[@jobe0505]

Don't complain about price... about 33k in aus

[@shaynepark1136]

Price scared me 2 mate, but I'm still upgrading from 2020 rxtx 300 haha😅

[@zeke2566]

Sea doo is junk,has always been junk,more problems than a hipo with chapped lipps,kevin is just a shill for S.D. - don,t waste your money on sea doos latest experiment......

[@747turbowags]

$36,590 with trailer and 6 months rego 🤦‍♂️

[@rexxx777]

Bloody hell. I've got a 2011 rtx is 260 with 150hrs and i can't see a reason to upgrade to this. The only thing i can see that's a real upgrade is the color screen.

[@WarrenHoratio]

85406 Veda Coves

[@Sea_Doo_Life_17]

💯🔥💯

[@RuebenRexroat-j3r]

Reymundo Walks

[@ExieWinborn-q2e]

Boehm Hollow

[@brandonhenderson7020]

No swim step wtf it's depicted on the website

[@watercraftjournal]

RXT-X never came standard with one.

[@HeatherJones-l7t]

Halvorson Corner

[@RyanHoward-j4e]

Josefa Street

[@KelvinRoberta-f5z]

Hirthe Ways

[@AlexWilliamson-g5v]

Pagac Loop

[@kuonix]

have they solved their crooked handlebars when you want to go straight? I think it's a bad joke that to go straight you have to have the handlebars tilted 5-10 degrees to one side.

[@watercraftjournal]

*sigh* It's comments like these that make me hate this job. Seriously. 1. In most cases, the handlebars are installed at the dealership as leaving them installed make the skis too tall for the crates, making this an issue of dealership service centers, not the factory; 2. All steering systems are easily adjusted via a threaded cable that runs from the steering arm (visible from the engine compartment, forward of the air box) all the way to the steering nozzle out back. A small 10mm wrench is all it takes to adjust the steering one way or another. AND instructions on how to do so are found in your OWNERS MANUAL. ...but no, we get incomprehensibly stupid comments like these from people who don't have the mental bandwidth to stop and investigate the issue themselves like grown men, and instead take the time to publicly bitch in the comments section like a child. How I wish ownership of these machines required both a physical/general athleticism exam and a mechanical aptitude test.

[@watercraftjournal]

Also, to the knob whose contrasting reply to this comment that I deleted. Please see the PHOTOGRAPHIC evidence I posted in the Community page.

[@scotthooper4170]

@@watercraftjournal😂😂😂 Get em Kevin! 😂😂😂

[@richardjackson1745]

@@watercraftjournal great comment -- agree... should be a test for a lot of things and life and owning one of these should require one... along with many other things.

[@egidiomeola]

No back camera

[@Maximius38]

All this smells: I WANT PROBLEMS......

[@egidiomeola]

Is the kawasaki watercraft better

[@rickswain147]

What about the boarding ladders, you fall off then what .shark bait,what About the intake weed sucker ,you have to jump off to clear ,how you get back on we with tha spare gas tank,no ladder.

[@DonellaCatalano-t2k]

Adrienne Parkways

[@habin_oce]

amazing colour combination. red white black

[@FranceLoveland-c4b]

Toy Club

[@davidm6975]

Man why would you pull the ski up on the rocks like that? I guess it’s not yours to give a f

[@watercraftjournal]

Believe it or not, Sea-Doo literally presented us with the skis parked FURTHER UP on the beach. I was being conservative.

[@steveyoung6787]

No IDF ??? Lame

[@davidbalan6571]

The fastest stocks Sea Doo in 2023 are the RXP - 300 and RXT - X 300 .

[@RoyalKennedy601]

20 k ???? Ridiculous

[@chrisedward7575]

The 325 is the top dog in the watercraft production market. What other market can u get top dog for $20k? Sport bikes, snowmobiles, four wheelers and UTV’s are similar because we can't all afford fancy cars and boats. Gas, storage and service is $1200 a year I get 3 months or 25 hours of use a year.

[@RoyalKennedy601]

@@chrisedward7575 yea that makes sense

[@DuardinDaPadaria]

About 35k USD with taxes in Brazil. It can always be worse...