2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 Long Term Review: The Watercraft Journal EP. 46
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- We were super excited to get our hands on one of the very first ST3-based 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 machines and we were not disappointed. This video is a bit of a "year in review" of sorts, as well as our final thoughts on the top tier of Sea-Doo's Performance lineup. As noted, the ST3 platform was entirely new for 2018 and featured a shorter overall length, a lower ride height (giving the craft a far more low-slung center of gravity) as well as a dramatically lower overall weight (cutting nearly 90 pounds off from the previous year). Powered by the brand's larger and more powerful 1630cc supercharged 300 ACE engine, the RXT-X 300 will put a smile on your face either by volition or by G-force! We even dabbled in modifying our RXT-X somewhat with reversable modifications - namely RIVA Racing's Pro Series sponsons and Speed Control Override Module - to push this 3-seater harder in the twisties and up to an impressive 75mph with 3/4 full tank of fuel - all without touching the factory ECU tune!
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I'd still love an every day comparison to the new fx
A nice thorough review of the RXTX. Riva sponsons are next on my list.
Junior Jr thank you! They radically transform the otherwise “peculiar” tracking of the ST3 hull.
Your review nails hull characteristics perfectly! In choppy conditions upto around 300mm chop, trim the nose right up, adjust your throttle and you have a comfortable, dry ride. Yes, the keel does tend to dart around sometimes, but it keeps things interesting. I'm loving the ski. It handles all the missions i throw at it! :)
LOL! "Keeps things interesting" is the BEST understatement yet! Great comment!
Still rocking a Yamaha Wave Venture 700 but always trying to decide when I will take the plunge on some of this new top of the line hardware.
2003SCT dang! That’s a classic.
there is nothing wrong still riding that Venture but if you ever step up to a new model you will never want to go back.
@ 2:06 how are you waving with your throttle hand and not slowing down? what am i missing here. . . it is early in the morning when i am watching this.
Ha! Good eye. Pay attention to the "Slippery" logos on the back of our vests. The video was horizontally flipped - I'm waving with my left hand in reality.
Thanks for sharing video. I have 2019 RXT-X is amazing machine!
Im in the market for PWC your channel is awesome!
Thank you! Glad you're a fan. Let us know what you end up buying!
Great video Kevin
Thank you, Scott! Share it with your friends, please!
Great video!
nautilus9008 thank you! Please share with your friends!
Will do!
If you don’t mind me asking, what camera are you recording with on your Rxtx and are you using a suction mount? Does it really stay put with all that horsepower? Thanks
We use mainly GoPros (Hero7 Black, a couple of GoPro Sessions). We almost always use suction cup and sprung C-clip mounts. On rough or super-fast modded PWC, we will also use some reusable zip ties to make sure we don't lose anything.
Normand Perron contact lewis@wcwcc.com he has one of the best mount set ups for RXP & RXTX 😎🤙💦
Awesome review. Question: Does this apply to the 2022 RXT-X on Riva pro sponsons. I guess the question is is everything still the same on the 22s? Im looking for a supercharged ski on these Arkansas impounded lakes with main lake 1-2 ft chop but the ability to go into the multitude of pockets and coves and carve the glass shoreline. Sometimes 1 sometime 2 or even 2 + a kid riding. Debating the RXT-X 22 or one of the 22 FX SVHO models. Thanks so much
Yes. The 2022 ST3 models are unchanged (apart from the dashboard upgrade).
Love your videos! Looking at getting a new RXT-X 300 at some point. Pardon the question as I’m fairly new to the PWC Market but around when do the new model years become available for purchase usually?
New models are usually released around mid-to-late September. We'll have video, pictures and full write ups at www.watercraftjournal.com
Can’t decide between rxtx and rxpx 🤷♂️
That depends entirely on how you plan to use either machine. The RXP-X has a hull designed specifically for ONE purpose, racing around buoys. Sharp, hairpin turns. It actually hates long, wide swooping turns, and will buck and bow hunt when trying to execute such a turn.
Unfortunately, the new ST3-hull is heavily inspired by the RXP-X's T3 hull in this regard, which we view as a bad choice. The knife-like blade tends to bow steer in heavy chop and wash, giving the large 3-seater an uneasy feel. This can be fixed with some aftermarket sponsons and trimming up.
If you're unsure if the RXP-X 300 is the right fit for you, the answer is NO it is not a good fit for you. It has one intended use, and that's it.
The Watercraft Journal ill pick my up rxtx this weekend 😁 thank you 🙏
marshpaint89 look at it like this. The RXP is the sports model and the RXTX is not. Two seater vs 3 seater
Im in the same perdickement as you, I can't decide between the rxpx and the rxtx butter reading the comments I think it's the rxtx for me too 🤗😊
Split between this or 2019 Yamaha FXSVHO ?
mixalis it really depends on your riding style and intended riding locations. The FX is best in rougher water.
mixalis go with Yamaha they are way more reliable and easier to work on than seadoo I picked up a blue FXSVHO and I love it I have driven seadoo’s and I do not like the way they feel you will love Yamaha’s FX
How’s it for carving it up? Short turning hitting waves?
Absolutely the worst. The ST3 hull is not for that kind of play whatsoever.
Great review, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Reliability and recommended service intervals ? How long should I expect it to last as far as hours go if maintained great?
Adhere strictly to the owner's manual, which details hours vs. months (season). We also suggest an extra oil change after the initial break-in. There's a couple of videos on this topic on our channel.
I used to have a fx cruiser going to pull the trigger on a waverunner in next couple of weeks looking at 2018 rxtx but has 80 hours on it , seems like a lot what do you think? Love the videos
It all depends on the kind of hours. Cruising is one thing. Hot rodding at speed is another. You need to pay close attention to the amount of carbon dust in the hull, the wear ring, prop and hull condition for sure.
Thanks glad you mentioned the carbon dust! Otherwise ski looks mint and where I will be riding water is pretty choppy and I was thinking the rxtx would be good and I also have kids so that’s why I was thinking of the seadoo
How long can you get out of a full tank on a decent speed on touring mode?
We've ticked mid-to-high 70 miles.
Not a long term test. Just a spec info.
Thankfully we did a long term review months later.
I have my doubts that you will ever get a real comparison here. I have watched all the videos and it’s easy to tell they are seadoo bias. As a business I don’t blame them because seadoo threat them right. But would be nice to have a real bias test between all 3 manufacturers. Oh well.
Clearly you're not as observant as you think you are. Did you see what PWC got awarded Watercraft of The Year? Yeah, the Yamaha VX Cruiser HO. Which ski did Kevin personally own, modify and race? A Kawasaki Ultra 310R. So no, the REAL reason you won't see a 3 way comparison is because the OE's don't want one. That's why.
@@watercraftjournal my bad good to hear
I do apreciat you guys actually responding a lot of ppl ignore the questions you guys don't so thx for that
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