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Hull

Video: Optimizing a ’21 RXP-X 300 With Three Sea-Doo Accessories

Kevin Shaw

June 14, 2021

In a day when enthusiasts want everything but the kitchen sink available on their personal watercraft, it’s impressive to see the leading sales brand, Sea-Doo offer a one-seater musclecraft. The 2021 RXP-X wowed all of ...

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Handling

SX-R Sponson Shootout: JC Racing vs. Watercross of Texas (WCOT)

Matt Hampton

June 3, 2021

The Kawasaki SX-R 1500 has been around for a few years now. Racers and recreational riders alike have bolted on just about every aftermarket handling component available in an attempt to make the big beast ...

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Paint

Gallery: Restoring Sea-Doo Plastics Back to Better-Than-Factory (Video)

Kevin Shaw

May 31, 2021

“Oh crap!” I yelled as precious 93 octane spat from the flexible filler neck of my SureCan jerry can. The spilled fuel splattered across the glossy black plastic cap over the left hand side rear ...

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How-To

Gallery: Breaking-In a Brand New 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 (Video)

Kevin Shaw

May 18, 2021

Due to the nature of social media and online discussion groups, there is a veritable “mother load” vein of information to be mined regarding best practices and proper maintenance for your supercharged Sea-Doo. The hypersensitivity ...

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How-To

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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