That's a shame because you notice the difference mainly on the low end, which takes away from the GTS's towing ability. However, unlike the midrange GTi, the GTS comes with a standard impeller. Power is transferred to the water through the standard Bombardier Formula Jet Pump, pretty much the same pump found throughout the rest of the Sea-Doo lineup. In most respects, the engine is identical to the one found on the midrange GTi, and it's been tuned to provide a smooth and consistent power band, with emphasis on the low end. Bore x stroke is 82 mm by 68 mm, and the compression ratio is 6.2:1. As in the past, the 718-cc, oil-injected, inline twin features single Mikuni BN 40-38 carburetor, rotary valve intake and a tuned aluminum pipe. By now, every Sea-Doo fan should be familiar with the 720 engine. When combined with Sea-Doo's proven 85-horsepower, 720 series Rotax marine twin, it makes for a fairly impressive package, considering the cost. Styling of the GTS for 2001 is clean and elegant. It is also rock solid in turns, with none of the sliding you get with the old hull design. Although the GTS is relatively small for a three-seater - at 121 inches, it's 3.1 inches shorter than last year's version - the steeper entry angle on the hull allows the craft slice through heavy chop better than last year's model. The multi-strake design also allows the GTS to get up on plane in a hurry and stick in turns, but the design is simple and elegant enough avoid the bow hunt and jarring ride of most multi-angled hulls. Based on last year's high-performance RX model, the new fiberglass-reinforced hull features a semi-V design that provides a nice balance between performance and comfort. However, with its new makeover and, more importantly, its new hull, the GTS has shed that pedestrian quality and replaced it with more than a little pizzazz. Traditionally, this segment has been home to rental units and also-rans - watercraft that worked but did so in a pedestrian manner. This is especially true of the low-end GTS. In a year when it did little more than tinker with the rest of its lineup, Sea-Doo redesigned its modestly priced three-seaters, turning them into real bargains. It could be a sign of the times, but the attention Sea-Doo is putting into its low-end three-seaters is a boon for those on a budget. Sea-Doo's GTS offers exceptional value for an entry-level three-seater.
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