2020 Sea-Doo Fish Pro 170 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $11,000–$15,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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The ski that created the fishing-PWC category — a stable GTX-based hull with a cooler, rod holders, and a naturally aspirated 170hp Rotax (no supercharger to service). Genuinely useful for nearshore fishing. Salt use is inherent, so flushing history and corrosion are the key checks.
Known Issues for the 2020 Sea-Doo Fish Pro 170
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
A fishing ski lives in salt water, so diligent flushing is essential and its absence is common. Inspect closely for corrosion of the engine, exhaust, and fasteners.
Repair cost range: $300-$2,500
Verify the cooler, rod holders, and any electronics/fish finder work.
Repair cost range: $100-$600
Shallow-water fishing risks sand ingestion and pump wear.
Repair cost range: $150-$600
Verify the brake/reverse and dash.
Repair cost range: $300-$1,200
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Heavy salt corrosion from poor flushing
- ✗Sand-damaged pump
- ✗iBR faults
- ✗Missing fishing accessories
Good Signs
- ✓Diligent salt flushing documented
- ✓Clean pump and hull
- ✓Naturally aspirated — no supercharger
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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