How much does it cost to own a jet ski?

Question

How much $ do you pay a month for having a jet ski. I live in Florida and I was wondering how much it costs to have a jet ski. Thank you.

Answer 1

depends on what kind, how old it is, etc.  i will tell you one thing with jet skis; the more you use them the better they run, actually that applies to most boats too....letting them sit will cost you more in repair than if you use them.  gas is a little pricey now too, so keep that in mind.

Sometimes it is worth it to rent if you are not going to use them much, between the payments, the trailer upkeep, insurance, and maintenance.

Answer 2

I have 8 skis. Have had more, have had less.

They must be registered with the DNR, that costs about $5.00 a year (three year period for $15.00).

If you have a trailer, that also has to be registered with the DMV. That can be about $25.00 a year.

Insurance is not mandatory.

Some states/counties levy a personal property tax on boats and skis (not the trailer, tax is paid at registration there). That is another $25.00 or so.

The rest is gas/oil/repairs and battery. Those things eat batteries for lunch! Some have to be replaced yearly.

Repair costs are high, parts costs are high. And while insurance is not mandatory, if you break your ski, and/or self or others, an accident can put you in the poorhouse!