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Sea-Doo Kicks Off 2026 Boat Show Season With Major Displays and a New Wake Colorway

Winter might still have its grip on most of the country, but Sea-Doo is already pushing the conversation toward summer. The brand has announced...

Video: Removable Audio Build Turns This RXT-X Up to 11 Without Losing Its Edge

Every add-on we bolt to a personal watercraft comes with a decision attached to it. Extra storage, lighting, audio, mounts — they all change...

The SeaBob Is Back – This Time With Lamborghini Power

Back in May 2023, we first spotlighted the SeaBob as a quirky, intriguing “jet-ski-bodyboard-meets-underwater scooter” concept that had floated into the Asia-Pacific market —...

Solving Fuel Starvation and Reliability Issues on Kawasaki 310 and 160 Models

Fuel delivery problems aren’t always dramatic — at least not at first. For many Kawasaki Ultra 310 and STX 160 owners, the early signs...

How High Are You? How Elevation Impacts Your Ride

You unload the ski, make a few passes, and immediately know something’s off. The RPM isn’t there. Acceleration feels softer. The setup hasn’t changed...

Former PWC Champion Christy Swaid Turns Racing Legacy Into a New Mission

For many fans of professional PWC racing, Christy Swaid’s name is permanently etched into the sport’s history. A six-time world champion, Swaid was one...

We Announce The Watercraft Journal’s 2024 Watercraft of The Year (Videos)

This year marks a decade of The Watercraft Journal awarding an annual Watercraft of The Year. This award has been both envied and lauded...

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Belassi Shares Some Insight on Its Assembly Process for All Marine Power Units

These past few months, we at The Watercraft Journal have been providing its readership exclusive access to the details and technologies developed for Belassi's Marine...

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Gallery: Introducing The 2026 Kawasaki JetSki Lineup

Frankly, we're starting to wonder who is in control over at Kawasaki USA when it comes to these new product roll-outs. Traditionally, Kawasaki waited...

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IJSBA Previews 2026 Action Plan and Announces Pro Watercross Partnership

The International Jet Sports Boating Association rang in the new year by offering an early look at its direction for 2026 — and while...

Interview: Sam Nehme on Racing, Reform, and the Road Ahead

A Veteran’s View From the Sidelines By the time our conversation with Sam Nehme turned toward racing, it was clear he wasn’t speaking as a...

Pro Watercraft Racing Series Partners With Great Lakes Watercross – GLWC Releases 2026 Schedule

Yesterday, just hours before the New Year kicked off, the IHRA Pro Watercraft Racing Series officially announced Great Lakes Watercross (GLWC) as its first...