1996 Sea-Doo HX Engine
The 1996 Bombardier Sea-Doo HX is equipped with Bombardier's Rotax 717 engine. This 718 cc inline two-cylinder engine is equipped with open circuit cooling, which allows direct flow from the jet propulsion unit to cool the engine. This engine is equipped with two Mikuni BN-38I diaphragm-type carburetors and a rotary-valve induction system. This engine uses a variable rate oil injection system, and a gear-driven oil injection pump. The cylinder bore in this engine measures 82 mm, and has a 68 mm stroke. The Compression ratio on this engine is 6.2 to one.Propulsion System
The 1996 Sea-Doo HX uses a Bombardier Formula Pump jet propulsion system. This system utilizes an axial flow single stage jet pump. This propulsion system was offered with a direct drive transmission, or a split FR and RR transmission. The transmission uses a driving claw coupling with a rubber cushion. The impeller is driven in a counterclockwise direction, and measures 139.5 mm in diameter. This jet pump is capable of producing 46.8 horsepower. Materials
The hull of the 1996 Sea-Doo HX is made of a composite material, while the inlet gate is made from aluminum. The impeller housing is made of plastic. The air intake silencer is made of thermoplastic, while the exhaust muffler is made from aluminum. The flame arrester is made out of multi-layer wire screen. Both the fuel tank and oil injection reservoir are made of polyethylene.Dimensions & Capacities
The 1996 Sea-Doo HX is 107.5 inches long, 33.5 inches wide, and 38.2 inches high. It has a dry weight of 390 lb, and can hold a maximum load of 250 lb, including the driver and 22 lb of luggage. The safe maximum number of riders at any time is one, the driver. The fuel tank can hold seven gallons of regular, unleaded gasoline.
For sale is probably the nicest Sea Doo HX in MN. This is the '97 model so you won't find any of the purple or pink like the 1995 or 1996 SeaDoo HX. I have owned this Sea Doo for the past 15 years and I hate to see it go but I just don'r ride it anymore. If you don't know what I am listing below... this probably isn't the right machine for you. I love this damn thing and I hope the next owner does as well. Please don't offer me anything less than my asking price. I don't need to sell this and I won't unless I get my asking price.Here are the details:- UMI steering system (not just the bars)- Factory Racing Pipe- Stainless impeller new last year (I think it is Solas... I can't remember)- Custom manual trim system. I had a speed shop install this a few years ago... it really helps on the low end power.- Hydro Turf Mats- Trigger Throttle - Bilge Pump- Sponsons (these things help keep you in the water in a tight turn)- Graphics from a Sea Doo RX
