To: Kevin Miranda

From: Kevin Miranda

Date: June 23, 2009

Subject: Purchasing a new Jet Ski

Introduction

I’ve been considering purchasing a new jet ski to use this summer. Out of the several makes/models available on the market, I have narrowed my choices down to four makes; Sea-Doo, Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha. Each of these companies equips their Jet Skis with special features which has made it difficult for me to make a decision. There are four major requirements that I’m looking for:

  1. Starting Price: < $15,000 *
  2. Fuel Capacity*
  3. Storage Capacity*
  4. Weight: <1,000 lbs*
  5. Special features (viewed on manufactures website)
  6. www.Seadoo.com
  7. www.honda.com
  8. www.kawasaki.com
  9. www.yamaha.com

The Starting Price is the final cost for each of the models. I do not want to pay too much, however I do not want to sacrifice special features to save money. Each Brand offers features which I am able to examine more closely online. Fuel Capacity is very important because I want to make sure I can ride all day without having to refuel multiply times during the day. Also, the Jet Ski must have enough storage space for a smaller cooler, bags, and other things that I may have to take with me. Since I only have a small four cylinder car, it would be possible, but unsafe to tow a Jet Ski that is over 1000 lbs.

Comparison

Requirements / 2009 Sea Doo
RXT iS 255 / 2009 Honda
Aqua Trax F-15 / 2009 Yamaha
FZR / 2009 Kawasaki
260 Lx
Starting Price / $ 14,999 / $ 12,999 / 12,599 / $ 12,299
Fuel cap. (gal) / 18.6 / 18.5 / 18.5 / 20.6
Storage cap. (gal) / 16.4 / 23.1 / 21.3 / 53
Dry weight (lbs) / 948 / 933 / 807 / 1062

I compared the special features that each model has to offer by examining the different websites.

Final Decision

After examining each website, my final decision is to buy the Sea- Doo RXT IS 255. This model has the second highest fuel capacity and a dry weight under the 1000 lb limit. The negatives are the cost is at my max and it has the least amount of storage capacity. However I choose this model because of the special features which are listed on the website. This model features the industries first intelligent braking system and intelligent suspension system. The Sea doo also features a variable trim system that allows the Jet Ski to be adjusted for different size riders, which the other three models do not feature. I noticed a few other features that set this Jet Ski apart from the other but the main reason I choose this model was for the performance. I watched videos posted on Seadoo.com which shows this Jet Ski out performing it competitors.

Audience Analysis

The audience of this memo is me. I know a far amount of information about Jet Skis and boats to make a discussion or offer advice to someone else wanting to purchase a Jet Ski. I’m 21, male, and in my fourth year of college. I’ve took the boaters safety course and have owned a boat since 2001. I purpose of reading this document is to decide which Jet Ski to purchase. This document will be sent to myself and Mrs. Harris. Since I already have knowledge pertaining to the subject I do not need anything to read the memo. After do the comparison and evaluation I expected to determine the best Jet Ski to purchase which meets my requirements.