r/jetski • u/Successful-Egg5196 • 11d ago

Most reliable?

Is there a jetski that is just “the” ski. One that is known for the most reliability, least problems, easiest to fix if anything happens. Or are they all breaking every 5 rides?

Are bigger jetskis better than smaller ones. Is there anyone that if I don’t dog, do maintenance it will run or are they all problems?

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u/Successful-Egg5196 11d ago

What about newer vs old?

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u/free_world33 2011 FZS 2020 EXR 11d ago

Newer. I wouldnt go anywhere near a 2 stroke now a days.

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u/RZR-800 11d ago

WHAT? The 90's Yamaha 2 strokes are legendary. Especially the 760's and 1100's. Also very easy and cheap to rebuild. Parts are still very accessible. At the shop I work at our lead mechanic travels all over the country to find these and he flips them. You can do whole rebuild for around $500 in parts, sometimes less depending on if it only needs pistons and rings. He won't touch a seadoo 2 stroke though only Yamaha.

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u/__slamallama__ 10d ago

You realize they asked about something reliable and you spent a whole post talking about how easy they are to rebuild? That would indicate they require regular rebuilds

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u/RedditAppSuxAsss 9d ago

There's a reason why you still see 30 year old two strokes everywhere on the water and hardy any 15 year old four strokes