2000 GP 760,

[dhud64]

Looking for 2000 GR760 specs and pics. Sounds like maybe what I'm after. Fair price too (3999 w/ 85 hrs), just a two hour drive from here!
Any thing good bad about the 760? Is it as bullet-proof as the XL700?

Thanks,

[Technical Support]

It's just about as reliable yes - a very light and nimble ski, great for jumping. Does about 54.

2000 Yamaha WaveRunner GP760
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
List Price: $6,199
Warranty: One-year, limited
Color: Maroon/white
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY
Dry Weight: 470 lbs.
Draft: N/A
Length: 112.6 inches
Width: 44.1 inches
Height: 38.2 inches
Seat Length: 43.3 inches (centerline)
Rider Capacity: 1 or 2 persons
Weight Capacity: 352 lbs.
HULL & COMPONENTS
Hull Type: Semi-V
Dead Rise: 20 degrees @ stern, 26 degrees @ bow
Hull Material: SMC (sheet-molded compound)
Deck Material: SMC (sheet-molded compound)
Sponsons: Standard, adjustable
Steering System: Non-adjustable
Bilge System: Automatic siphon
Storage: Standard, bow tub and glove compartment
Storage Capacity: 4.4-gallon bow tub/0.26-gallon glove compartment
Cooler: Standard, under rear section of seat
Cooler Capacity: 5.6 gallons
Boarding Step: No
Rear Boarding Handle: Standard
Passenger Handles: Standard, integrated into rear boarding handle
Seat Strap: No
Lanyard: Standard, wristband
Throttle Lever: Trigger-type
Mirrors: No
Traction Pads: Standard, full-length
ENGINE
Engine Type: Yamaha two-stroke, in-line twin cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 84.0mm x 68.0mm
Displacement: 754cc
Horsepower: 90 @ 6,350 rpm
Compression Ratio (corrected): 7.2:1 (front cylinder)/6.8:1 (rear cylinder)
Intake System: Crankcase reed valve
Fuel Induction System: 2 Mikuni Super BN 44mm carburetors
Exhaust System: Cast-aluminum, wet exhaust with YSSS (Yamaha Sound Suppression System)
Cooling System: Water-cooled, open loop
DRIVE SYSTEM
Jet Pump: Axial-flow, single-stage
Jet-Pump Diameter: 144mm
Jet-Pump Reduction-Nozzle Diameter: 82mm
Impeller: Stainless-steel, three-blade, 17/20ø progressive-pitch
Thrust: N/A
Transmission: Direct-drive
Trim System: Standard, QSTS (quick-shift trim system) - manual 5-position
ELECTRICAL
Battery: 12-volt, 19-amp
Ignition: Digital CDI w/ 7,200-rpm rev limit
Ignition Timing: 15 degrees BTDC-22 degrees BTDC
Spark-Plug Type: NGK BR8HS
Starting System: Electric
Security System: Standard, Yamaha PADLOC - personalized programmable digital security system
INSTRUMENTATION
Fuel Gauge: Standard, digital with low-level light and beeper
Oil Gauge: Standard, digital with low-level light and beeper
Speedometer: Standard, digital
Tachometer: Standard, digital
Hour Meter: Standard, digital
Trim Gauge: Standard, mechanical indicator on twist grip
Misc. Instrumentation: Low-voltage and engine-overheat warning lights and beepers, clock, trip meter, trip time
Optional Instrumentation: N/A
FUEL/LUBRICATION
Recommended Fuel: Regular gasoline (87 octane minimum)
Fuel Capacity (inc. reserve): 13.2 gallons
Fuel Consumption: 10.0 gallons per hour (wide-open throttle)
Reserve Capacity: 2.3 gallons
Lubrication: Oil injection (50:1 @ wide-open throttle)
Oil-Reservoir Capacity: 4.2 quarts

Looks the same as previous years, just a maroon color like XL700's.

[dhud64]

Thanks, I may have found the one!

[dhud64]

Was 2000 the last year for the GP760?
I take it the 760 does not have a weak link in the power valves, as the 800's? (I think that's what I've read)! Is that all 800's GP, XL, XLT?

[Technical Support]

Yes 2000, no weak link.

[stpeteseadoo]

sounds to me like some one found a new toy. congrats, awsome support sbt tech

[dhud64]

SBT Tech Support has been VERY helpfull!
Are there ant mods that can/should be done to the 760? For Fuel efficiency, HP, ride, etc...
The specs say 10 gallons per hour @ WOT! Is that average to skis of similar type?

[Technical Support]

10/hr is actually pretty low.

Yes there are a number of mods for the 760 platform, especially in the GP. No there is nothing to make it more effiecient, other than radical porting.

There are carb mods, reeds, electical mods, ride plate, intake grate, sponsons, heads, etc. - just about everything but a pipe for it. Try www.pro-tecperformance.com

[captblue1]

why is the compression ratio different between the front and back cylinder?

[Technical Support]

Soem 760's exhibited a tendancy to detonate on the rear cylinder. As a measure against it Yamaha runs a slightly larger CC dome on the rear to keep it cooler. It stems from the factory cranks twisting slightly. The twin Yamaha crank design is at it's limit in the 760. We true ours better and weld them to avoid the issue.

[dhud64]

Final update- I bought the ski! It's in the garage already washed, waiting for wax.

Thanks again EVERYONE for your input during my decision making!
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Hmmmmm... What should the cylinder compression read when a compression check is done???

[ March 28, 2004, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: dhud64 ]

[CDENsomnia]

Where did you end up getting the GP760 from?

[dhud64]

Chanute, freakin' Kansas! (Honda of Chanute).
A little over two hour drive for me!

[CDENsomnia]

Hey! There is nothing wrong with KANSAS!! HEHE I didn't even know Chanute had a dealer there. Guess I never thought about looking at a different make to look at used skis.

[CDENsomnia]