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Those are all great optionsI'd get a SkiDoo GT - I kinda like the rotax engines, both 2 and 4 stroke are pretty easy to work on. Parts are easy to get. The polaris and yamaha aren't bad either by any means. It might come down to which dealer is closest to you - buying something and having to haul it 100's miles for dealer service isn't ideal https://www.ski-doo.com/snowmobiles/grand-touring.html
So I checked out the Expedition Sport. Like everything about it, just noticed it is liquid cooled. I’d really prefer a fan cooled.
I agree the expedition 550 fan is a nice rig , I have a tundra with 550 I pull two loaded 2 man shacks plus rider no problem , Plenty of power , if you can find a 2020 expedition Have fun shopping 👍
You can also look at 2021 Polaris Indy 550
I’ve owned Polaris with no regrets , Remember a happy wife is a happy life 😉 For that price you can do some up grading , to meet your comfort zone , you can also see what they have in hold overs 👍 ,
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Whichever sled you choose you might look into some of these details in case you decide to mod it out for ice fishing...If you add a rear cargo rack can you stiffen up the rear suspension to handle extra weight?If you add rear weight can you make adjustments to help with steering?If you fish on large lakes with a lot of bare ice you might consider studding the track for traction/stopping and also adding ice scratchers to help lubricate the track slides.If you stud the track you'll need carbide skegs on the ski's.Handlebar grip/thumb warmers come in quite handy at times. Electric start with a pull start option is another handy comfort. Having a battery also helps if you want to add more lights and/or power a GPS unit separate from the ignition switch.Reverse is a VERY handy option with these bigger sleds.
You might want to check into the expedition 900ace. I'm not sure if the sport has it but my le model has a built in radiator with a fan so the fan will cool the motor without snow if needed. The reliability of a four stroke will outlast the 2 stroke fan. The sport model would probably fit you better with with a narrower track 15" for the trail. The le and se models come in either a 20", or 24" wide track. They are great in the deep stuff but a little more to handle on the trail. Also the le and se models have a 2 speed transmission. If you want to use the sled more as a utility sled with the 2up option then the le or se models will work but if riding on trail is more your preference I would choose the sport.
Correct I can start mine and let it set on concrete and it won't over heat. The also make a radiator for the 600 ace also.
Just remember that's msrp. I bought my 2017 for 9k and a friend bought a 2020 for 10,800. These sleds are in high demand in Canada but dealers in the south WI, Iowa, MI. Illinois sometimes have left over ones that can be had for a discounted price. Otherwise wait and buy one in spring during there spring buy option which will be a discounted pre-buy for the next season.