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Engine

Gallery: SuperJet 760cc Top End Swap (Video)

Ashley Haude

June 4, 2018

The 701cc Yamaha SuperJet has been an icon in the stand up jet ski world for nearly three decades, and over that time period many modifications have been perfected. Let’s face it, most of us ...

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Engine

Carbs In Harm’s Way: Identifying Aluminum Oxidation in Carburetors

Kevin Shaw

May 16, 2018

It’s been a while since you’ve last ridden your two-stroke ski – be it a few weeks or several years – you’ve got the better part of the day off and you’re thinking it’s a ...

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Hull

Green Hulk Fixes GP1800 Intake Grate Insert/Hull Cracking Issue

Kevin Shaw

March 26, 2018

There’s been quite a bit of concern from many on the performance forums concerning the longevity of Yamaha’s lightweight NanoXcel2 hull material, particularly in regards to those with GP1800’s who are pushing their machines further ...

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How-To

Say No To Thefts; How To Secure Your PWC When ...

Cody Cole

December 28, 2017

Let’s face it; there are a lot of shady and dis-honest people out there. While we’d like to believe most people are good, there is quite a few that are just plain bad. Theft happens, ...

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Hull

Video: GreenHulk Intake Grate Shootout For GP1800 and VXR

Brice Leckrone

December 7, 2017

Recently, Jerry Gaddis from GreenHulk.net made a wonderful comparison of all the available aftermarket intakes grates for the Yamaha GP1800 and VXR. These intake grates, which will bolt up to all current GP1800’s and 2015 ...

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How-To

Gallery: A Quick Guide to Start PWC Racing

Ashley Haude

November 16, 2017

You’ve been riding and enjoying your personal watercraft at the local lake, maybe even taking a few scenic trips to other lakes seeing the sights and meeting with friends for group rides. Even though PWC ...

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Hull

Gallery: Quick Restoration By Applying New Graphics & Gel Coat ...

Kevin Shaw

November 8, 2017

The sad reality is that personal watercraft are doomed to a life of hulls scratched by pebbled shores, bond rail bumpers galled by unprotected docksides, and scuffed gel coats and torn graphics from pretty much ...

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How-To

Gallery: Putting Finish Renu Degreasers To The Test

Kevin Shaw

October 24, 2017

[Much of this article was previously published at Mopar Connection Magazine, sister publication of The Watercraft Journal. Some portions have been edited to fit accordingly. The original version can be read HERE.] “Never trust a ...

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Engine

Gallery: SX-R 800 Top End Rebuild

Kevin Bailey

October 13, 2017

The stand-up personal watercraft market has been consistently growing, with many people buying both used and brand new skis. Kawasaki even came out with a brand-new version of their SX-R after discontinuing it over 5 ...

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Handling

Gallery: JC Racing ’17 Kawasaki SX-R Mid-Sponsons Install & Test ...

Kevin Shaw

September 25, 2017

First impressions can often be misleading. That has been the personal experience of many standup riders upon initial meets with the 2017 Kawasaki SX-R 1500 standup. Many claimed the big (551-pounds!) ski big heavy, to ...

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