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Yamaha Joins Kawasaki Effort To Develop Hydrogen Engines

DJ Middleton

January 20, 2022

In what appears to be an ever-increasing pace, engine manufacturers around the world are pursuing a range of strategies to produce low and zero carbon solutions to meet tightening emission standards. A popular engineering choice ...

Engine

Gallery: The First 3 Mods That Every 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X ...

Kevin Shaw

November 17, 2021

It makes sense for manufacturers to design and build a powerplant that can (and often will) surpass the expectations of the general riding public. In doing so, the OE can detune or otherwise restrict to ...

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Video: Top Speed Results on GreenHulk ’21 RXP-X 300 Stage ...

Greg Gaddis

August 16, 2021

Initially, we had some complications trying to get speed results from the 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X Stage 1 kit; blowing a cooling line on test day ruined the fun! Luckily it was a quick fix and didn’t ...

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Video: Installing a GreenHulk Stage 1 Kit on a 2021 ...

Greg Gaddis

August 9, 2021

After many months of waiting, parts are finally becoming available for today’s watercraft. For us, this meant getting the GreenHulk Stage 1 kit installed on our 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X. With plenty of manufacturers offering performance kits, ...

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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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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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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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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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Video: Understanding & Removing The Yamaha In-Tank Check Valve

Kevin Shaw

September 3, 2019

With the 2019 redesign of the FX WaveRunner platform, many enthusiasts were surprised to see Yamaha relocate the fill cap from hidden beneath the hood to the runabout’s front left fender. Critics have noted that ...

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Gallery: Building a Custom SX-R JetSki For 3-Year-Old (Gallery)

Brice Leckrone

August 2, 2019

Nowadays, the most dangerous part of a kid’s day is trying to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome from drawing too much on the iPad or ruining their eyes from staring at the smartphone for too long. ...

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