Sea-Doo GTX

The GTX is a personal watercraft (PWC) made by Bombardier Recreational Products of Canada. Part of their Sea-Doo line of watercraft, the Sea-Doo GTX has been produced since 1994. It is a three person personal water craft with a 'luxury' ride combined with a series of engines. The performance of a Rotax marine engine with R.A.V.E. exhaust, a three-passenger contoured seat; dual mirrors; deck pads; ski-eye; left-side forward/neutral/reverse lever; and full instrumentation.

Models available over the years have included the DI, RFI and Limited.

pecifications

Specifications for 1997:
*Type Two stroke, twin cylinder Bombadier Rotax with R.A.V.E.
*Displacement convert|782|cc|cuin|abbr=on|lk=on
*Bore x Stroke 82mm x 74mm
*Compression ratio 6.0:1
*Carburation (1) Mikuni BN 40-38
*Lubrication Variable Rate Oil Injection
*Propulsion System Bombadier Formula water jet pump with bronze-alloy stator vanes
*Dry Weight convert|576|lb|kg|abbr=on
*Fuel Capacity (inc. reserve) convert|15|USgal|L|abbr=on
*Rider capacity 1, 2 or 3
*Length convert|123|in|cm|abbr=on
*Width convert|46.9|in|cm|abbr=on|
*Height convert|37|in|cm|abbr=on|

Specifications for "Millennium Edition"
*Year: 2000
*Vehicle Type: 3 Seat
*Color: Red
*Engine: Two-stroke, Twin-Cylinder Rotax(TM) R.A.V.E.(TM) exhaust
*Displacement: convert|951|cc|cuin|abbr=on
*Bore x Stroke: 88mm x 78.2mm
*Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
*Carburetion: (2)Mikuni BN 46-42
*Ignition: Digital DC-CDI
*Transmission: Direct drive, forward/neutral/reverse
*Pump: Axial flow, single stage, large hub
*Impeller: Stainless steel
*Lubrication: Variable Rate Oil Injection
*Battery: 12-volt
*Height: convert|41|in|cm|abbr=on
*Length: convert|124|in|cm|abbr=on
*Width: convert|48|in|cm|abbr=on
*Dry Weight: convert|664|lb|kg|abbr=on
*Seating: 1, 2, or 3
*Oil Capacity: convert|1.6|USgal|L|abbr=on
*Fuel Capacity: convert|15.0|USgal|L|abbr=on
*Storage: convert|23.4|USgal|L|abbr=on

Specifications for 2001
*Model Year 2001
*Model GTX
*Color Red
*Engine Two-stroke, Twin-Cylinder Rotax R.A.V.E. exhaust
*Displacement convert|951|cc|cuin|abbr=on
*Bore x Stroke 88mm x 78.2mm
*Compression Ratio 6.1:1
*Carburetion (2)Mikuni BN 46-42
*Ignition Digital DC-CDI
*Transmission Direct drive, forward/neutral/reverse
*Pump Axial flow, single stage, large hub
*Impeller Stainless steel
*Propulsion System Bombardier Formula water jet pump
*Intake Reed Valve
*Lubrication Variable Rate Oil Injection
*Starter Electric, 12-volt
*Horsepower 130hp
*Height convert|41|in|cm|abbr=on
*Length convert|124.1|in|cm|abbr=on
*Width convert|48.1|in|cm|abbr=on
*Dry Weight convert|663|lb|kg|abbr=on
*Seating 1, 2, or 3
*Oil Capacity convert|1.6|USgal|L|abbr=on
*Fuel Capacity convert|15.0|USgal|L|abbr=on includes Reserve convert|3.0|USgal|L|abbr=on
*Hull Material Fiberglass
*Hull Type Deep Vee
*Storage convert|23.4|USgal|L|abbr=on

Specifications for 2002:

*Model GTX 4-Tec
*M.S.R.P. * $9,599.00
*Engine Four-Stroke, three-cylinder Rotax SOHC
*Displacement convert|1494|cc|cuin|abbr=on / 155hp

Specifications for 2003:
*Model GTX 4-Tec
*M.S.R.P. * $9,599.00
*Engine Four-Stroke, three-cylinder Rotax SOHC
*Displacement convert|1494|cc|cuin|abbr=on / 155hp
*Bore x Stroke 100mm x 64mm
*Compression Ratio 10.5:1
*Carburetion N/A
*Ignition Sequential, Inductive, Knock Control System
*Transmission Direct drive with forward/neutral/reverse
*Pump Plastic / Aluminum, Axial flow, single stage, large hub, 10-vane stator
*Impeller 4 -blade Stainless Steel
*Propulsion system Bombardier Formula water jet pump
*Intake Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection
*Lubrication Dry Sump
*Battery 12 volt
*Starter Electric - Nominal Power
*Horsepower 185hp
*Height convert|44.1|in|cm|abbr=on
*Length convert|130.4|in|cm|abbr=on
*Width convert|48.1|in|cm|abbr=on
*Dry weight convert|790|lb|kg|abbr=on
*Seating 1, 2 or 3
*Oil capacity convert|4.5|L|USgal|abbr=on
*Fuel capacity convert|15.0|USgal|L|abbr=on 15.0 gal. (56.5 liters)
*Hull capacity Fiberglass
*Hull type Modified Vee
*Storage convert|52.6|USgal|L|abbr=on 52.6 US gallons (199 liters)

History

Timeline

1997Color scheme: Two Tone, Green and White

1998Engine is two cylinder convert|782|cc|cuin|abbr=on RAVE with electronic fuel injection, essentially the same engine as the GSX RFI.

Bombardier Formula Jet Pump, with a stainless steel impeller pitched at 16/24 degrees. It includes a forward/neutral/reverse system that is activated by a lever located on the left side of the console, allowing use in tandem with the throttle, good for towing skiers.

The 123 x 46.9 inch, full-V multi-chine hull is made with fiberglass and features hooked sponsons on either side of the hull. Unique "Champagne and Ice White" color scheme and fake mahogany finish on glove box.

1999 GTX RFI

Only a few minor changes. New electronic fuel injection chip - improves high altitude and bottom end performance. Safe mode is less drastic.The hull and deck are identical to last year. The two-part seat is angled in the driver area and offers well-positioned handholds for the passenger. The craft also features tilt steering (it moves from 30.5 inches to 33 inches). Same color combination as 1998.

Standard features include analog speedometer and tachometer and an LCD multi-function gauge that includes fuel and oil gauge, hour meter, low fuel, oil, voltage and overheat warnings, compass, trip meter and clock, air and water temperature, average and peak speed and various maintenance information. The gauges are recessed in the hood, in front of the handlebars. The craft also features dual mirrors and a true tow rope hook. Like all of Sea-Doo's models, the GTX RFI features Sea-Doo's Digital Electronic Security System, which uses a lanyard fitted with a computer chip encoded with a specific code for your boat.

On-board storage includes a standard compartment in the bow with two twist-off watertight containers, a storage cooler underneath the back part of the seat and the smaller glove box on the console. Total Storage is convert|26|USgal|L|abbr=off. The fuel tank holds convert|15|USgal|L|abbr=off, with three gallons in reserve. (The reserve comes on automatically because of the RFI.) The oil reservoir is convert|1.6|USgal|L|abbr=off.

2000Top Deck newly redesigned for Millennium Model.

2002Change to 4 stroke Rotax engine, 155hp.Color scheme: Two Tone, Blue and White

2003Change to Supercharged 4 stroke Rotax engine.Color scheme: Two Tone, Red and White

Summary

The GTX is a luxury PWC which due to its rough water ability, can perform well in endurance events.

ee also

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_PWC#External_links The Wikipedia PWC Project page]

External links

* [http://www.jetskimalaysia.com/071018_news_moffatt_final.pdf/ World Record Press Release]
* [http://www.seadooworldrecord.com/ Endurance World Record set on a GTX]
* [http://www.pwia.org/ Personal Watercraft Industry Association]
* [http://www.awahq.com/ American Watercraft Association]
* [http://www.uscgboating.org/ U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety]
* [http://greenhulk.net/forums/ Green Hulk Performance and speed related sit-down Forum]
* [http://pwctoday.com/ PWCToday forum discusses a huge variety of PWC's]
* [http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/personal-watercraft.htm How Personal Watercraft Work]
* [http://www.wavejunkies.com/ Virginia Beach Wave Junkies, an AWA Charter Club]