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<blockquote data-quote="p238shooter" data-source="post: 2886453" data-attributes="member: 24583"><p>I have a little experience and as usual opinions, if any of it might help. Had several since the 90's, all were purchased used. They are a dirt bike on the water, a blast even for us older people. Wifey enjoys the independence of being her own driver and doing what she wants as far as sharp turns or trying to slow down or jump over larger boat wakes. Lake wind warnings have a whole new meaning, time to get them out and have some fun.</p><p></p><p>I realize it might upset the budget, but depending on your family, especially ages, buying a pair of them might have a lot of advantages and will definitely provide a lot more fun. Wife and I can take off and ride down the lake 20 miles and back. If there were any problems, we know where each other of are are and do not have to worry "did they take a long trip or could there be a problem" will cross your mind with only one.</p><p></p><p>If you have younger family members, they can get out of sight in a very short period of time. Our Yamaha VX Cruisers will easily run 55 MPH and they are just the plain-jane models, not hot rods. I had a two stroke Sea-Doo that would run 76MPH a few years back, but it was a little temperamental at low speeds.</p><p></p><p>The basic rules and regulations are here. <a href="https://www.dps.state.ok.us/lp/lps.htm" target="_blank">https://www.dps.state.ok.us/lp/lps.htm</a></p><p></p><p>Typically the "Two Person" ones take practice to haul two adult sized people, not much different than balancing a two seater bicycle at low speeds. Three seaters work well for riding two average adult people.</p><p></p><p>I have owned Kawasaki's, Sea-Doo's, and Yamaha's. Just personal preference, but I like the Yamaha's better overall they are better for just puttering around at 30-40MPH or so. The two stroke Sea-Doos were very fast, but were not as nice to ride at lower speeds. The Kawasaki's I had were ok, but just did not have the right feel for me.</p><p></p><p>Most of them require very little maintenance other than making sure they are drained well before winter and keeping a battery tender on them if you are not riding often and for the winter. </p><p></p><p>Especially if you have ever been a motorcycle rider, and if you like the water, you and your family will most likely enjoy them. Keep us updated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="p238shooter, post: 2886453, member: 24583"] I have a little experience and as usual opinions, if any of it might help. Had several since the 90's, all were purchased used. They are a dirt bike on the water, a blast even for us older people. Wifey enjoys the independence of being her own driver and doing what she wants as far as sharp turns or trying to slow down or jump over larger boat wakes. Lake wind warnings have a whole new meaning, time to get them out and have some fun. I realize it might upset the budget, but depending on your family, especially ages, buying a pair of them might have a lot of advantages and will definitely provide a lot more fun. Wife and I can take off and ride down the lake 20 miles and back. If there were any problems, we know where each other of are are and do not have to worry "did they take a long trip or could there be a problem" will cross your mind with only one. If you have younger family members, they can get out of sight in a very short period of time. Our Yamaha VX Cruisers will easily run 55 MPH and they are just the plain-jane models, not hot rods. I had a two stroke Sea-Doo that would run 76MPH a few years back, but it was a little temperamental at low speeds. The basic rules and regulations are here. [URL]https://www.dps.state.ok.us/lp/lps.htm[/URL] Typically the "Two Person" ones take practice to haul two adult sized people, not much different than balancing a two seater bicycle at low speeds. Three seaters work well for riding two average adult people. I have owned Kawasaki's, Sea-Doo's, and Yamaha's. Just personal preference, but I like the Yamaha's better overall they are better for just puttering around at 30-40MPH or so. The two stroke Sea-Doos were very fast, but were not as nice to ride at lower speeds. The Kawasaki's I had were ok, but just did not have the right feel for me. Most of them require very little maintenance other than making sure they are drained well before winter and keeping a battery tender on them if you are not riding often and for the winter. Especially if you have ever been a motorcycle rider, and if you like the water, you and your family will most likely enjoy them. Keep us updated. [/QUOTE]
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