FIRST RIDE IN 22 YEARS! Iconic Seadoo XP X4! | Seadoo XP 717cc 1995

FIRST RIDE IN 22 YEARS! Iconic Seadoo XP X4! | Seadoo XP 717cc 1995 | Ep6

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11 ай бұрын

So the episode you all wanted is finally here... My first ever ride on a Seadoo XP 717 X4 1995! Plus you get to see the engine reveal after it was taken out, prepped and sprayed, aswell as a load of updates and maintenance to get it up to scratch.
A big thank you goes to Powersport Marine UK, for supporting this restore, they provided a brand new OEM fuel tank free of charge, so go show them some love, as they are helping keep the classics alive!
Powersport Details
Website: www.power-sport.co.uk/
Instagram: / powersportmarineuk
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Also a big thank goes to Nick from Boat Shed, his expertise and knowledge was vital in this restore. I learned a tones from this one, onto the next now. Nick has been there, done it and got the tshirt, he is one of the dying breeds that still work on these 2 strokes and have the real knowledge to do so.
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Website: theboatshed.org/
Facebook: / burnhamboatshed
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@tomdonahue4224 17 сағат бұрын

I started off on a 95 XP, which Sea Doo advertised as a 2-seater at the time. Its unbelieveable how BIG PWC's have evolved!

@jasonbroome4440 24 күн бұрын

I also have a 1997 Seadoo GTS with the 787. It's a big ski, 3 seater and I had it clocked with myself and 2 kids going 65. Total weight approximately 250- 300 lbs. I have owned this ski since 2014. Almost no maintenace except batteries and spark plugs. I don't fully winterize them or change the gas or oil. I spray WD-40 in the engine for the Winter and blow it out late spring. 10 years!

@classicjetskis 7 күн бұрын

A 3-seater hitting 65 with you and the kids? That's impressive, mate! It's awesome you've had it since 2014 with almost no maintenance - just batteries and spark plugs. Its a tricky topic around winterisation, personally I do winterise but just because I dont de-winterise every ski out of my 9 every year, as can't ride them all and dont want them sitting... all my skis are in a climate controlled environment to avoid and issues... Thanks for watching dude 🌊🚤👊

@nasashuttle 11 ай бұрын

Man this makes me miss my old 1996 XP and 1999 SPX. These hulls are the most fun jetski ever. You can flip it around and it will stand up out of the water. Wish Seadoo would bring them back.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more... puts such big smile on my face... Can you imagine if they brought back a Polytech V4 hull! Thanks for watching🙌

@tehsnipatres208 8 ай бұрын

Took my 98 SPX out on Lake Superior this summer. I caught some serious air. I love my ski. Not a fan of those D.E.S.S. systems though. Wish I had a regular lanyard like what Kawasaki & Yamaha has.

@jasonbroome4440 24 күн бұрын

I have 3 1990's Seadoo's and they don't require much work if you take care of the important stuff when you get them. Fuel lines a must, rebuild the carbs or buy new but you should still do a pop off test.My 1995 XP I switched to pre-mix. It's an important ski that isn't worth a oil pump or filter going bad that will destroy your engine. My XP is super aggresive to ride. If you weigh over 160 pounds, good luck! I have watched the most seasoned jet ski riders fall off almost immediately because they're used to the newer skis. Disclaimer: my ski's only ride in fresh water along the Delaware River. But, I have gone over 15 feet off second wake from tankers, tug boats ect. Stabbed the water at least 3 feet and came up like a bat out of hell! I also have a perfect 1995 Tiger Shark which is nimble and fun but nothing like the XP!!!!

@classicjetskis 7 күн бұрын

Agree with all of your comment, the only area my mindset is slightly different is I like to keep my skis on the orginal pumps to keep the originality. Yes premix is safer but then you loose the complete OEM feel. Having 3 '90s Seadoos is awesome buddy, sounds like your having a blast! You're spot on about the maintenance - taking care of those fuel lines and carbs is key. The XPs are a blast to ride for sure, just never gets old. Watching seasoned riders fall off always perfectly illustrates my point that modern skis are so compliant to ride, a true test of rider skill is riding an old X4 fast. Fresh water on the Delaware River sounds like the perfect playground, and those 15-foot jumps off wakes - epic! The Tiger Shark sounds fun too, I don't know alot about them but defo part of the 90s history for sure, but yeah, nothing beats the thrill of the XP. Keep riding hard, dude! 🌊🚤🤙 Thanks for watching 😎✌

@WeSRT4 Ай бұрын

I absolutely loved my 95 Sea Doo XP but I just couldn't afford to keep it running at the time. It was basically a rebuild or new engine every year.

@classicjetskis 27 күн бұрын

IMO you shouldn't be needing to rebuild every year but do hear you on running/maintenance costs. It's understandable how maintenance costs can add up. They're a blast to ride but can require more frequent upkeep. Hopefully, you have fond memories of your time with it. Thanks for watching dude ✌😎

@growlith6969 Ай бұрын

Yeah. I think I'm giving up on cars and switching to all marine. Love the idea of skis because I can get one in the garage and have loads of space to tinker. And....there are no speed limits on the water, and the penalty for crashing while not zero, is a lot less than say a moto bike.

@classicjetskis Ай бұрын

For sure marine has more freedoms and the sense of freedoms on the water is far greater… the barrier to entry is a lot lower which is a good and bad thing I guess. Thanks for watching dude 🙏

@SeaDooEric 11 ай бұрын

I'm dismantling a 1997 GTX 787 for parts this week, after watching your videos I almost feel guilty cutting up another classic SeaDoo.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

ha ha love that my videos spark more care for these classics... I guess the thing is how good condition they are before you are stripping them... if they're trashed then I'll let you off, but if your breaking clean examples...shame on you! Thanks for watching 🙌

@mikehern775 11 ай бұрын

28:05 he can't help but smile. so proud! great watch!

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Megs captured me after I had technically stopped filming and that was me looking at her... love the way it just shows how much I love it... through all the planning of filming... its always the real shots that look the best. Thanks for watching dude

@frederickfernandez1510 11 ай бұрын

That was my first ski, so many good memories. Only thing you have left to change are the handle grips.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

I can see why… in love with this ski… I was born in 1993 so missed all the 90s fun…catching up now 😂 yes agree the handlebars grips need changed but has to be OEM and can’t find any 🤷🏻‍♂️

@wirralkayakchallenge3706 10 ай бұрын

I've got same ski all yellow 1996 ski you can have more fun on one of these than a big ski , had mine up in the air a few times carbs of being rebuilt at the moment, can't wait to get back on it , great video...

@classicjetskis 9 ай бұрын

Nice man, so you have the 787 version of mine...so yours will be quicker, same X4 hull though.. I agree these old skis are just so fun to mess around on...sadly that got lost somewhere along the way... check out the spark though, that retains some of the old school fun factor.. Thanks for watching dude 🙌

@ac9928 11 ай бұрын

I like the idea of real first initial impressions more often.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

I think for sure I will start to film my videos more like this as alot of people are saying they prefer my legit first ride... even better I guess when it runs as good as it did in this video! Thanks for watching 🙌

@BobbyPenny-wo8ks 5 ай бұрын

I just got one looks just like it. I got it for free, can't wait till the Sun comes out.

@classicjetskis 4 ай бұрын

Nice man, hope you enjoy it and have an epic summer of riding, thanks for watching 💪

@stevenewzealand1158 11 ай бұрын

Another well put together video, great work

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, thanks for the appreciation to the time that goes into these videos. Thanks for watching 🙌

@zacherylibbesmeier7029 11 ай бұрын

Awesome to see the reaction as I’ve never rode an X4 but I’m sure I will someday. Excited to see you find a clean blaster 1 as I have two 1996’s that I love

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Ace dude, a lot of people are saying they prefer my legit first ride reaction... must say it did not disappoint love it! So jelly of your 2x blaster 1s... I want to find a clean one so bad... talk to me about the riding characteristics dude? Thanks for watching 🙌

@jefflabianco4459 11 ай бұрын

You guys are super strong to lift that right off the trailer just tried that with my 96 and it didn’t budge 😂

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

I think after moving them around for so long, we are pretty used to it at this point... dead lifting them back on from the ground is harder but still doable... Thanks for watching dude

@Zzzzzz-ns7lg 11 ай бұрын

I bought one of these this summer. Never had a jet ski before so the plan was to sell it at the end of season but then I rode it and found out about the history of these xp’s and now I want to keep it 😂 im a dirt bike guy so this ski is the perfect one for me. Mine doesn’t look too bad for being heavily used but the fact that it still runs like a top speaks for itself about those 717 motors. It starts up just as fast as yours just not as nice as yours 😂 you’re gonna have lots of fun on that thing man they’re amazing machines!

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

For sure keep it... I think those 717 engines go on and on if you maintain them! I have only rode mine 3 times and I'm in love with it... so so much fun, thanks for watching dude 🙌

@salvykc1379 11 ай бұрын

Easily the cleanest restore I have ever seen

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you think so...a lot of work went in to it and really happy with the restores!

@kenstanway 3 ай бұрын

Got a 98 gsx ltd with 43 hours, best skis!!

@classicjetskis 3 ай бұрын

I love my 99 GSX Ltd also, such a fun hull to ride… I have to say though the X4 hulls are funnier to ride… that said the 951 in the gsx is much faster than this 717… I want to ride a 787 96 xp to see the difference between a 951 gsx and 96 xp 787 thanks for watching 👍🙌

@rickpeltier541 6 ай бұрын

please dont let everyone know how much fun these are. I enjouy picking them up cheap!

@classicjetskis 6 ай бұрын

Lol I know right, it would be fair to say I did not truly know how good they are until I got one and as you can see, its kind of hard to hide the excitement. I have to say I love the X4 and this 717 for outright playful fun factor, but if I want outright performance I will still reach for the 951 as for me in terms of balance between speed and riding characteristic, the likes of a GSX ltd does it all...jumps well, turns well and goes like a train... 63-65mph... the 717 is about 50-53mph... that 10mph makes a big difference... I think I need to give the 787 a go to see if this bridges the gap. Thanks for watching 👌

@leeredman8980 11 ай бұрын

Can’t believe you was in the Solent , I would have got my XP DI up and running, still haven’t had time to get her out this year, over the winter I’m going to fix her up to new hopefully, and yes, I wear undies under me wetsuit 😂😂

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

I know that's mad that its your way... love the Solent and will be back in the near future for sure... I actually went out on my XPDI yesterday and it ran like a dream... 62 all day long! love the DI power and pick up... Get your Di sorted dude.. thanks for watching 🙌

@GoldenCroc 11 ай бұрын

Very nice. Toy connection was cool as well.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I wish I could find one of these toys now but those toys are as rare as the skis now lol.

@GoldenCroc 11 ай бұрын

@@classicjetskis Ah, too bad you lost it. I will keep my eyes open if I see one.

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

@@GoldenCroc thanks dude 🙏

@aeromastersargentina6579 Ай бұрын

Hello seadoo lovers did you know? This XP is a 2nd edition of the 1995 xp? How can realize that? Look the tow hook on the front the first edition is a metal hook and it is outside of the hull, and the second edition is a yellow plastic hook inside the front hull

@classicjetskis Ай бұрын

Interesting stuff, I did notice on my earlier SP and 1st gen XP it is just a basic metal hoop... whilst the plastic covers look nicer, alot crack over time. Thanks for the info dude. Thanks for watching 👌

@AnyFishKiller 11 ай бұрын

Yup now imagine nearly 30 more hp with the 787. It really is a big difference from what is an already great ski

@wilsonandj 11 ай бұрын

My buddy has a 96 xp 800. I can't wait to ride it

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

Yeh that's what everyone says to be fair... the thing is I have a 951 in my GSXL and also 951 xpdi... so think a 717 is a good sweet spot for this hull for me...if I want more power I can jump on the 951s... I do hear you though, if a clean 800 comes up I would obviously jump on it... would have to be the 1996 800 though... not a massive fan of the 1995 xp800 without the mirrors on the hood... I would personally prefer a 1999 spx 800 as its basically a 1996 xp800 but years more incremental improvments... Thanks for watching dude 🙌

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

@@wilsonandj very jelly, enjoy it man, everyone’s say it’s a blast!

@joshuatrick6240 11 ай бұрын

Had one of these for my first ski. Got a new GTR 230 this year, and it is tons of fun, but now I want a double trailer and another XP!

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

aha love this... glad watching my video has sparked this desire to buy another... lets face it new gen is great but its just different.. the newer skis are fun but never going to be a light weight playful XP... the closest thing I have rode to your GTR is a GTI 170 new gen and that for me was fun but immediately missed my 951 GSX... the new GTR 300 for 2024 is supposed the most powerful and most playful hull for modern day isn't it... for me though I want them to do the spark x with 130hp or 170hp... then its new gen plus old gen playfulness... thanks for watching dude 👌👌 get that xp bought

@joshuatrick6240 11 ай бұрын

I was hoping for a 1630cc Spark too. That would be incredible.

@willwallace8191 11 ай бұрын

@@classicjetskis you can always buy a spark, then modify it, which would be a great series. i think the seadoo spark hull is almost identical to the seadoo xp

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

@@willwallace8191 true.. you can get good turbo kits for the spark that fit pretty easily! Still not an x4 though tbh… never say never… thanks for watching 👌

@marcsobeski234 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! Do you think these have better maneuverability than the 2017--19 Sparks?

@classicjetskis 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man, great question… I made a video specifically focusing on this… which you can watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcp6aMJiyLXcoZs.htmlsi=qhk5I4FtaYOwXhPu In short… whilst the spark trixx has retained some of the essence of the 1995 xp, the spark is far more predictable and compliant, which results in far less skill to ride… the spark is great but still under powered… the little 1995 717 can outrun the 900 which isn’t ideal. I love my spark but also love my 717. Hard one to answer really 😂 thanks for watching

@marcsobeski234 7 ай бұрын

@@classicjetskis I am looking at a 2017 Spark 2UP w/58hrs, 110 tune kit and a 12/14 Solas Prop. Loved that video also. I owned a 96 SPX and liked the ride. Thanks!

@arthurramos6758 11 ай бұрын

whats posicion is your trim in sea?

@classicjetskis 11 ай бұрын

In the chop I was all the way up, as when jumping waves/chop you want to pencil the ski as much as you can, to protect the hull 🙌

@eduardopella3899 9 ай бұрын

How much is the avg price? A friend is trying to sell me this jetski.

@classicjetskis 9 ай бұрын

Thats a great question... depends on the condition, owner history etc. A beat up one can be picked up for £500 but expect to be putting a chuck of money into it... A clean one will range from £1500-£2500... USA they go for a lot more, here in the UK there isn't as many around and not as much of a market for them... I saw a one owner xp800 for £2600 and the guy tried for weeks to sell it for that... no takers... In the USA I see clean X4s for like $3500...and they are gone in hours... supply and demand... Its largely because not a lot of people nowadays understand how good a clean x4 is... Hope that helps... Thanks for watching dude 🙌