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The Ultimate Ultra Showdown: RIVA Racing Stage 1 vs. Kspeed ...

Kevin Shaw

April 30, 2021

It wasn’t all that long ago that pushing a Kawasaki Ultra 300 or 310 into the 70’s required a great deal of effort. Professional offshore champions like Jean-Bruno Pastorello and Craig Warner piloted 80-mile per ...

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Engine

Gallery: Post Saltwater Ride Cleanup & Maintenance (Video)

Kevin Shaw

April 29, 2021

There are fewer environments more diverse to enjoy aboard your personal watercraft than in the open ocean. It’s also the playground best suited to push the abilities of your machine as well as your own ...

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Electrical

Gallery: Upgrading Your ST3 Sea-Doo to a 2021 GTX Limited ...

Tommy Branella

April 8, 2021

From the guys that brought you the 18.5-gallon fuel tank upgrade for 2018/2019 Sea-Doo ST3 hull models, now comes the new 2021 GTX Limited color display swap! And just like the fuel tank swap, this ...

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Engine

Gallery: Unlocking the SVHO With a RIVA Stock File 8000 ...

Kevin Shaw

March 19, 2021

Like a high school guidance councilor, we at The Watercraft Journal are always interested in digging up that “hidden potential” in personal watercraft. Whether its tricks for improving handling and cornering, extending engine life, or ...

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Pump

Video: All About Yamaha’s Visibility Spout & How to Disengage ...

Kevin Shaw

January 28, 2021

Admittedly, this article is going to come off as pretty silly for most of our more “technically minded” readers. Yet, for those new to personal watercraft or are a little more timid to break out ...

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Paint

Video: Restoring Faded & Sun-Bleached Plastics With a Heat Gun

Kevin Shaw

January 6, 2021

As personal watercraft have rapidly ballooned in size over the decades, manufacturers have had to find new and creative ways to help keep weight down. To counter packing on some serious pounds, companies like Sea-Doo ...

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Engine

Video: Installing The Watercraft Journal’s “Long Hauler” Auxiliary Fuel System ...

Kevin Shaw

December 22, 2020

Seeing how today’s personal watercraft enthusiasts are looking to push the boundaries of long distance traveling and exploration, The Watercraft Journal sought to develop the easiest, most non-invasive auxiliary fuel system possible. The goal was ...

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Electrical

Gallery: The Watercraft Journal’s Top 3 Parts Choices For “First ...

Kevin Shaw

May 21, 2020

In today’s world of technologically-advanced supercharged personal watercraft, the challenge isn’t so much how to make more horsepower but how to maximize its potential. And if there’s one thing, it is that there is tons ...

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Steering

Gallery: Installating Sea-Doo’s Heated Grips & Deflectors; MTPWC Winter Ride ...

Kevin Shaw

January 17, 2020

Unless you’re living within a temperate climate where a “cold front” means you’ve gotta zip up a hoodie and finally wear socks and shoes instead of flip-flops, chances are that the brisk and often icy ...

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How-To

Easy-to-Follow Tips for First Time PWC Buyers

Ocean Priselac

December 5, 2019

According to Steven in Sales, watercraft salesmen are laid back, making them easier to deal with. They aren’t pushy and view jet ski sales more like selling a lifestyle. In other words, you don’t have ...

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