Awesome,. hope you have a great time with it !
It was on the cool side last year, but there were 80 degree days, and guys wakeboarding, so yes especially for a Minnesotan it is warm enough. I called Bombardier and yes I need to get the handlebars fixed, but the weather is too nice to do that this week - maybe next week.Sounds like you were lucky and found a good deal. Is it warm enough in Florida to ride in January and February? maybe if you bring a wetsuit?
I would definitely figure out what is going on with the handle bars, but other than that, good on ya.
Good choice, out of the box the spark is great.No, not planning on adding anything. Cost is a big factor for me which was one of the Spark's big selling points. In shopping this time I definitely wanted a 4-stroke and love the modern Spark EFI and throttle by wire (I hate carburetors), but I need to keep spending down on this. My plan was to buy a new base 2-up, no options, for the price, but was happy to get the HO engine and convenience package in this nearly-new Spark for less than I would have spent on the base model and a non-OEM trailer.
That said the convenience package is not essential for me. The knee step seems a bit half-baked. The storage bin is not real useful, much smaller than my GTX which holds a pair of life jackets and a collapsible paddle with ease, and keeps my shirt dry (I often stop at on-the-water restaurants). It is also not waterproof unlike the older model. I wish the "glove box" or whatever were at least waterproof on the Spark, to save having to put my cell phone in a waterproof case. My niece managed to throw us both off the GTX and flip it upside down several years ago, which I didn't really think was possible. I was glad the glove box stayed dry.
I've always kept my older Sea Doo covered when out of the garage as the sun is killer. I like the OEM Spark cover but too much $$. I just ordered this Classic Accessories WaveGear cover which has mostly favorable reviews: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFU014E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Probably the only accessory I will add.