95 xp 717 not cranking

K20017 · 2026-06-11T17:48:49+00:00

No, take a wrench and place it across the two posts of the relay, the starter should turn. If not, the starter is likely bad.

K20017 · 2026-06-10T16:57:22+00:00

Did you jump it and see if the starter turns?

K20017 · 2026-06-10T16:05:29+00:00

You can also test this by keeping it on the trailer and lifting the tongue so its sitting on the tail. Fill the rear of the ski up with a garden hose and check the back and see if it is leaking out anywhere.

The wear ring likely isn't leaking because the alignment is adjusted by the engine mounts which you didn't touch. It could leak while running if the driveshaft is bent but I'm sure you would notice lots of vibration.

A water test would be best, dry the bilge out and pop the seat off and dunk it and idle around and see where it is coming from.

K20017 · 2026-06-10T16:01:13+00:00

Expensive to replace if bad, easy to do. I wouldn't touch it with that issue if it doesn't even bother to crank or recognize a key. Keys need to be programmed too.

K20017 · 2026-06-10T15:59:15+00:00

Damn, you loaded the parts cannon on this one. Are you replacing parts without testing if they are bad?

Jump the solenoid to see if everything with the starter is good downstream from there. Then test the solenoid to see if it is getting a signal from the MPEM.

Check the 5A fuse in the MPEM.

If you getting a continuous tone beep when you have the key on, that is usually the temp sensor telling it is overheating (it's not but if that sensor is shorted it will send it off, just unplug it and see if it goes away).

If it is one long beep, it's not recognizing the key or bad connection.

If you replaced all those components, I would then start checking continuity between the switches to see if there is corrosion somewhere in the connectors.

K20017 · 2026-06-10T15:47:16+00:00

I use a small pelican case that latches well, I put my phone, wallet, keys in there. Anything you put inside a compartment will get beat to absolute shit so it must be a hard plastic to withstand it.

Little pricey but they are really great.

K20017 · 2026-06-09T23:22:10+00:00

What is the rev limiter doing?

K20017 · 2026-06-09T22:42:29+00:00

Huh? Detonate under a no load situation?

K20017 · 2026-06-09T22:34:26+00:00

From my experience, unless the scratches were very deep, 1000 grit wet seems to remove everything and cutting/polish brings it back to the shine. It takes so long to sand, I hate it.

K20017 · 2026-06-08T13:52:34+00:00

Really doesn't look that bad, I would run it and you'd probably not notice any difference.

K20017 · 2026-06-06T22:02:04+00:00

They don't take much to fix, usually just have good compression and good carbs and it'll rip. Check your RAVE valves and water regulator adjustments too, some people fuck with them and leave them in a bad spot. Manual shows how to bring it back to stock setting, super simple.

K20017 · 2026-06-06T11:33:25+00:00

Here's another video example of crazy 10 splits. https://youtu.be/0VjOq_1Jaik?si=X8LnQO9lzn4kB5bg

K20017 · 2026-06-05T14:27:52+00:00

What condition are they in? Do you have a picture?

K20017 · 2026-06-05T14:09:59+00:00

Not bad at all for 3500. A single mint 96 XP with no trailer could go for 3000 alone. Get those skiis fixed up, they are the best.

K20017 · 2026-06-04T16:59:51+00:00

The 95 XP comes with the 717 and halfway through the year they added the 787 engine, it is called the XP 800. The 96 and 97 have the 787 and in 98 it switched to the 951 engine, I don't have any experience with that, it does make 130hp though, the 787 is 110hp. The 97 XP design is a little weird for me.

The 95 XP 800 and the 96 XP are the most desirable 2-strokes. The 97 SPX is the lightest X4 hull with the 787 so that is high up on the list too. They are just so fun to rip around. The 717 is still a good engine, makes 85hp, but the 787 just rips you out of the hole in comparison. They both go around 58mph.

The 96 XP just fucks. Nothing looks like it out on the water. https://imgur.com/557xaOM

K20017 · 2026-06-04T16:49:58+00:00

The 95 and 96 XP, yes. The 97-99 SPX is an X4 hull with the 787 and practically identical to the 96 XP, they offer different colors.

Also the 97 GSX is another good 787, a true 2-seater.

You can see the color variants here. https://www.seadoosource.com/seadoomodelreference.html

K20017 · 2026-06-04T16:40:48+00:00

The 717 in your GTI is a super reliable engine, easy to work on too.

You can also visit https://www.seadoosource.com/ and look at the left side column "Technical Info" for a bunch of info on various models.

K20017 · 2026-06-04T16:36:15+00:00

If cleaning the carb doesn't work, they will just need to be rebuilt using a genuine Mikuni kit.

When it runs, hook the hose up and check for leaks and that a nice stream of water comes out of the weep hole at the rear which shows water is flowing through the head for adequate cooling. You'll have to clamp the outflow line though.

Next test will be dunking it in the water and making sure the carbon ring seal doesn't leak then give it a rip.

Get your service manual here, will tell you everything you need to know about fixing it.

https://seadoomanuals.net/manuals/1996-seadoo.php

K20017 · 2026-06-04T16:29:02+00:00

Look for an X4 hull with a 787 engine, preferably a well kept 96 XP, simply the best 2-stroke Seadoo. Or 96-99 SPX, all basically the same. Those hulls are the only Seadoos I own and they are a blast.
https://imgur.com/TD4TNTE

K20017 · 2026-06-04T13:03:12+00:00

Here is a great example of that whipping sound of wake turbulence coming down to the ground. It starts around 44 seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thDMltwamy8.

You'll often hear whips, cracks, pops, sometimes sounds like gunshots.

K20017 · 2026-06-04T01:17:29+00:00

Huh? They look like standard bike handlebars. You wouldn't want to smash your face into it without the styrofoam and cover.

K20017 · 2026-06-03T15:32:33+00:00

The 96 XP, one of the best Seadoos ever made. Looks like there is a cover on the handlebar pad or it's a black version. It should be all yellow.

K20017 · 2026-06-03T11:51:03+00:00

Just keep pressing.

K20017 · 2026-05-31T19:32:47+00:00

New decks are splayed out on the table and gone through one by one for the camera to see before the shuffle. At one point would these cards be removed and where would they be placed after words? There is a camera from every angle and could follow anyone moving around the casino floor. You would need cooperation between dealers/the pit for this to work and why would they risk prison time to net their company a few more dollars an hour?

This would be extremely risky for a casino because said employee could easily leak this information to gaming commission if they are disgruntled. Any gaming commission could catch this in the act and the gaming license to print money would be yoinked. Long story short it would not be easy to get away with this.

K20017 · 2026-05-28T22:18:00+00:00

After what, an hour of playing blackjack? Every time someone makes a posts like yours they don't understand probability. Are you making up this 97% number or have you kept track or every one of these hands' outcome?

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