Hey neighbor,
Made my first trip to Berryessa this year- nice place. On your speeds, I think the dealer may be a little "optimistic". I think that drive comes in 3 ratios- 1.6, 1.51, and 1.43 to 1. Doing the math, with 10% slip, you'll need to turn that 19" alot more than 5,000 RPMs to hit 60 MPH. Perhaps 50+ MPH is more realistic.
As far as the SeaDoo, you're absolutely right- big embarassment when a PWC pulls on you!
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