Sea-Doo 5865 Specs

Sea-Doo is part of the Bombardier group of companies, a Canadian manufacturing concern established in 1942. These watercraft provide enthusiasts with plenty of power and comfort to enjoy open waters. A Sea-Doo 5865 is also known as the 1996 Sea-Doo GTI.

  1. Equipment and Build

    • Standard equipment for the Sea-Doo 5865 includes a multi-function gauge, a speedometer, a digitally-encoded security system and a monitoring beeper. This model also features a storage compartment, rear grab handle, a tool kit and a fuel tank reserve. Safety features include an extinguisher holder and a safety lanyard. A Sea-Doo 5865 is constructed with a variety of different materials. The hull is made of a composite material, the exhaust muffler is aluminium and the oil reservoir and fuel tank are made of polyethylene. A polyurethane foam forms the seat, while the steering padding comprises of a thermoplastic elastomer with polystyrene foam.

    Engine

    • The Sea-Doo 5865 utilizes a Bombardier-Rotax 717 engine with two cylinders. This model has a standard bore that is 3.23 inches in diameter with a stroke that is 2.68 inches in depth. The motor has a displacement of 35.4 cubic inches. A Sea-Doo 5865 creates up to 46.8 hp and consumes 9.3 gallons per hour with a wide open throttle. This watercraft operates for up to one hour and five minutes without fuel reserves, which add an extra nine minutes of operation after the main tank is depleted.

    Dimensions and Capacities

    • A Sea-Doo 5865 is 37.4 inches tall, 46.8 inches wide and 119 inches in length. The watercraft has a dry weight of 485 lbs. This model carries a maximum of three passengers with a total combined weight up to 496 lbs. The oil injection reservoir holds up to 1.2 gallons of oil and the impeller shaft reservoir has a capacity of 3 oz. A Sea-Doo 5865 has a gas tank with a maximum capacity of 12 gallons.

    Carburetor, Electrical and Pump

    • The Sea-Doo 5865 has two Mikuni BN-38l diaphragm carburetors. The system requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane of 87. This model has an idle speed of 3,000 rpm out of water and 1,500 rpm in the water. A 12-volt, Yuasa/Exide battery is the main source of electricity for this watercraft. A capacitor discharge ignition system with a NGK BR8ES spark plug provides five amps of starting power for the engine. Propulsion is provided by a Bombardier Formula pump with a single stage, axial flow type of jet pump.