We live north of Chicago (Evanston), near, but not on, Lake Michigan and I was thinking of trying to buy a bigger 3-seat Sea Doo for next Summer. We have two boys who will be 8 and 6 next summer and I really want a way to get us out on the water. Getting a boat around here is impractical for a number of reasons (limited slips, cost, logistics). So I was thinking that a Sea Doo might be a good way for us to enjoy living near Lake Michigan without all the cost and logistics of a boat.
I've been checking them out online, but there are a ton of models and features, so I figured I'd throw it out here to see if anyone had any knowledge to share. In particular, I was wondering:
1. Is there a best time to buy? I saw that they just launched a rebate of up to $500 on 2017 models. I wasn't planning on using it until next Summer, so if there are better deals after the season, I'll wait. Since my wife is skeptical and this is on me if it's a waste of money, I'd love to get the best deal that I can.
2. Thoughts on the best models, features or accessories?
3. I saw that among the accessories that they sell is a tow-point (for towing rafts, for example). How well does this work?
I grew up on the water (sailing and boating), but don't have much experience with PWC, so any other thoughts, comments or insider connections are much appreciated!
I've been checking them out online, but there are a ton of models and features, so I figured I'd throw it out here to see if anyone had any knowledge to share. In particular, I was wondering:
1. Is there a best time to buy? I saw that they just launched a rebate of up to $500 on 2017 models. I wasn't planning on using it until next Summer, so if there are better deals after the season, I'll wait. Since my wife is skeptical and this is on me if it's a waste of money, I'd love to get the best deal that I can.
2. Thoughts on the best models, features or accessories?
3. I saw that among the accessories that they sell is a tow-point (for towing rafts, for example). How well does this work?
I grew up on the water (sailing and boating), but don't have much experience with PWC, so any other thoughts, comments or insider connections are much appreciated!
