I love the color scheme!

Great walk-thru Dan...love learning more about watercraft! We went with the Explorer Pro....Sea Doo products have been fantastic for me as well.....great content....looking forward to following you and the channel.

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! More and more people keep raving about that EP. I’m looking forward to seeing one in person. Thanks again for watching and be safe

@ExplorerPWC

11 ай бұрын

@@flattiredan56 The windshield is a game changer for older folks like us that have been cruising on jet skis for 30 years and are tired of the salt spray in your eyes and the wind fatigue from riding long distances…and the storage is pretty epic also!

Thanks for such a no-nonsense walk through. I have a 2019 GTI 130 SE and I also don't need the supercharger speeds or maintenance. I would buy this model in a heartbeat for my next PWC now that I know it's features. Thanks so much.😊

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

My friend Bryan, he and his machine have been on other episodes, rides a similar ski to yours and he loves it as well. Check those episodes out if you like. Thanks for watching.

I have the GTX 230/2021-120 hours which I ride on a larger body of water (Narragansett Bay/Rhode Island Sound). In retrospect I would have purchased the 170. Top speed is crazy at 64mph and 57 would have been more than enough for me. As for the gas (87), if you put cruise at or below 40 it gets great gas milage. I have done a 70 mile trip in ocean and bay conditions and still had a third in reserve. One recommendation I would make is to add the Riva Race Sponsons and Top Loader In-take Grate. They have made a world of difference in rough water riding, and the sponsons grip like crazy when you turn. Other add-ons I have made: Garmin CV 62 GPS Map/with IN-Hull Transducer, Floorboard Wedges, Ergolock Knee Pads, Cup Holder, Gunwales, Fishing Seat, and Storage Organizer. (all purchased on Sea Doo site, or through my dealership) I also have the 4 gallon Linq Gas Container. I have the idf which has worked flawlessly the few times I've needed to use it. I love my GTX! Not a single problem. Good luck and here's to many great hours on the water. Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Thanks bud for the suggestions and input. I’ve been looking to start accessorizing and now I’ve got somewhere to start. Good luck with your ski, be safe, and thanks for watching!

@maccam26

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate the comment, got a 170 and lakes around me are always choppy, seems plenty of power

@donaldwest9103

11 ай бұрын

@@maccam26 Since I've added the Riva Sponsons and Top Loader In-take Grate my rough water handling and turning has improved immeasurably. I went 52 miles in very rough conditions (2-3) foot confused seas with 15-20 knot winds) the other day it handled great. They were a great addition. Also added the Angled Floorboard Wedges which I've found really help when I'm standing up. I ride the Rhode Island Sound which can get really rough. You tube has some great videos on these. Where do you ride?

@maccam26

11 ай бұрын

@@donaldwest9103 will try those eventually for sure, I ride in many lakes in the Carolinas and beaches in the east coast!

Nice video. Go Birds!!!

I ride the gtx 170 2021 great machine, great video

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

I have the 300 supercharger version with a jpracing stage 1+ kit on it. Does about 82mph. Crazy fast, but it sucks gas like theres no tomorrow! I just like to tour and do long day rides so I will be selling to get the 170. Much better choice for me now. My ski has 162 hours on it and it's been perfect! I like the Yamahas to but they do not offer enough storage and space as a seadoo so will be staying with them. Enjoy your ski

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Damn 82 is no joke. You’ll love the 170. Perfect mix of comfort, storage, and speed. Where do you ride?

Great review

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching

I’m in the market for a ski great video! Also you absolutely right about how speed feels like on the water. I had a friend who had a older gp1300r ski and had a bunch of stuff done to it that hit 82mph on gps. 82mph on the water is ridiculous. I almost could not take it. Once you got above like 70mph it’s just to fast I don’t feel safe. 60-65 is more than enough

@flattiredan56

10 ай бұрын

Yup great ski, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for watching

They look really nice but sea doo need to upgrade their display screen Yamaha have a really nice full color screens that look really good even on bright sun light .

@flattiredan56

Ай бұрын

I agree. Even the upgraded screen on the Limited isn’t that great. It might be the 1 thing Yamaha does better lol. Thanks for watching btw

Nice jet ski! My dream jet ski is the explorer pro 170

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

It is really cool I just don’t know how I feel about the windshield

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Oh, and thanks for watching by the way

@TheAustinaxelsen

11 ай бұрын

@@flattiredan56 Thanks for posting! I enjoyed it. Regarding the windscreen - every review I've watched said it's a game changer, no wind fatigue on long rides, you can hear the music better, talk to passengers or on the phone/radio crystal clear, and you still can get wet but the spray isn't directly in your face.

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

@@TheAustinaxelsen I have actually heard the same thing.

I do bought one exactly like yours. I just got curious about your GoPro support in the handlebar. Can you show it a little bit more in detail? I am looking for something like that. I will install the Garmin too.

@flattiredan56

7 ай бұрын

I can’t attach photos to KZread comments but basically I bought a GoPro motorcycle handlebar mount assembly from RAM on Amazon. If you follow me on Instagram, I will follow you back and then I can send you some pictures. Thanks for watching. flat_tire_dan on Instagram

@descobrindoamerica

7 ай бұрын

@@flattiredan56 Done. I just sent you a message there.

TRITON! 💙

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

He’s a fan fav for sure!

I have exactly the same one but 2023. I got interested in your go pro mount. Could you show me how you fix it?

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Follow me on Instagram and I’ll send you some pics, I can’t send pics through KZread comments. flat_tire_dan on instagram

Hi, I like your ski. I have an old 2003 seadoo but it has a bad ECU. Any chance you can give me leads as to where I can get used or new ECU?

@flattiredan56

9 ай бұрын

Sorry bud no clue. Thanks for watching and good luck with your search

is it GTI HULL or ST3 one is fiber glass other polytech. You have any preference one over other

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

ST3

Sweet machine man! I went for performance over fuel econ and got a ‘21 GTR 230, and I regret nothing. Two questions for you; 1. I hear a lot about the ST3 hull bow-hunting and behaving erratically in cross-chop, have you experienced that at all? 2. I ran into someone on another Sea-Doo a little while ago, and they said that the brackets that hold the snap-in bumpers catch and spray water at them, even at speed and without the bumpers attached. Has that ever happened to you?

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

Hey bud. Congratulations on your machine. I have heard the bow hunting thing as well, but I haven’t noticed it, at least significantly. My machine handles outstanding, especially in choppy water, I couldn’t be happier with it. No, I haven’t noticed spray issues with those bumper mounts. I actually rode the machine a few times before I installed them. I think sometimes people are just looking for something to complain about lol. Thanks for watching.

@XF_Chaos

11 ай бұрын

@@flattiredan56 Thanks, good to know. I might end up adding those bumpers to my ski at some point. Right now I’m working with a buddy who does metal fabrication to make a custom cargo rack that’ll hold a boatload of spare fuel, hopefully I’ll get to test it this coming weekend

@exoc1

11 ай бұрын

I had a FishPro for 140 hours, which i later switched to a RXT-X 300 RS, it currently got 168 hours on the clock. 1. Yes, in some situations the bow is quite unpredictible, i have actually been flung off the ski. But It is by far the dryest ride of all the ski's. The older Kawasakis will be quicker in rough water, but the rider gets soaked. 2. My bumper mounts doesnt cause any spray issues.

@johns9683

10 ай бұрын

I have the brackets on my 2023 gti 170se and they do spray while your turning

@XF_Chaos

10 ай бұрын

Seems like the bumper brackets only cause problems on the GTI hull. The people I first heard it from were on a Wake 170

How did you mount your GoPro mount?

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

I purchased like a motorcycle handlebar mount from GoPro. I don’t think I can attach photos in these comments but if you follow me on Instagram, I can send you a closer picture. flat_tire_dan

@BARSSTUDIO

11 ай бұрын

@@flattiredan56 I will. Is it attached with a velcro type?

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

@@BARSSTUDIO no it has a stainless steel hose clamp with a rubber sheath

I'm in the market, I keep hearing that Seadoos are NOT the way to go?

@flattiredan56

11 ай бұрын

I would have to disagree, love mine. Thanks for watching bud!

@kyletrump8025

11 ай бұрын

Why? What are the reasons?

@raymondbordonaro7408

11 ай бұрын

@@kyletrump8025closed loop cooling system more things to go wrong. Yamaha uses a water cooling system so you don’t have to worry about coolant leaks. I would go yamaha.

@noworneverexplore4638

10 ай бұрын

@@raymondbordonaro7408Yamaha is the way to go. Way more reliable!

@johns9683

10 ай бұрын

@@raymondbordonaro7408 I have a 2023 sea doo GTI SE 170, and I love the closed loop cooling. That way you dont suck up salt water. Easier on your cooling system. Its basically same as you have in your car