Kevin Shaw

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Editor-in-Chief – [email protected] Kevin Shaw is a decade-long powersports and automotive journalist whose love for things that go too fast has led him to launching The Watercraft Journal. Almost always found with stained hands and dirt under his fingernails, Kevin has an eye for the technical while keeping a eye out for beautiful photography and a great story.

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Engine

Video: Understanding Crankcase Pressure, Blow-By and Oil Catch Cans

Kevin Shaw - February 14, 2019 2 21991

Let's talk about something super exciting: regulating crankcase atmosphere. To the layman, this isn't really sexy stuff and will likely cause most of you...

Watercraft

Gallery: RIVA Racing’s Black Ops Edition Yamaha FX HO WaveRunner

Kevin Shaw - February 13, 2019 0 9718

Chances are you're no operator. You're no Mat Best. And you sure as $#@% ain't with Beckwith's Unit, son. Nope, rather it's far more...

News

Florida Ski Riders Announce New Riding Gear & 2019 Schedule

Kevin Shaw - February 7, 2019 0 3687

All of us here at The Watercraft Journal are pretty big fans of what Randy Cabrera and team at the Florida Ski Riders have...

News

Video: How To Launch A Personal Water Craft By Yourself

Kevin Shaw - February 7, 2019 0 6129

We've all seen. Heck, you might've even poked a little fun at the poor soul trying unsuccessfully to launch their personal watercraft by themselves...

Features

Bring Back The Cheap Skis: The Real Costs of PWC Adjusted For Inflation

Kevin Shaw - February 6, 2019 2 5800

It's a common complaint echoing from the bottomless pit of social media trolls. They cry, "Bring back the cheap skis" whenever the subject of...

News

Video: Understanding Solas Pump Impeller Performance With RIVA Racing

Kevin Shaw - February 6, 2019 0 4059

For such a simple-looking piece of equipment, the impeller ("prop") of your personal watercraft packs a bunch of innovation. Similar to selecting the proper...