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Video: Removable Audio Build Turns This RXT-X Up to 11 Without Losing Its Edge

Every add-on we bolt to a personal watercraft comes with a decision attached to it. Extra storage, lighting, audio, mounts — they all change...

The SeaBob Is Back – This Time With Lamborghini Power

Back in May 2023, we first spotlighted the SeaBob as a quirky, intriguing “jet-ski-bodyboard-meets-underwater scooter” concept that had floated into the Asia-Pacific market —...

Solving Fuel Starvation and Reliability Issues on Kawasaki 310 and 160 Models

Fuel delivery problems aren’t always dramatic — at least not at first. For many Kawasaki Ultra 310 and STX 160 owners, the early signs...

Former PWC Champion Christy Swaid Turns Racing Legacy Into a New Mission

For many fans of professional PWC racing, Christy Swaid’s name is permanently etched into the sport’s history. A six-time world champion, Swaid was one...

Former WCJ Contributor, Freeride Photographer Andrew “Skip” Donovan Passes

"$%&#," I growled not quietly enough for my kids not to hear. Skip passed.  The news of Andrew "Skip" Donovan's passing came through my feed...

Sand Gator Named “Official Anchor of The Watercraft Journal” for 2026

It's simple. It's entirely American made. It's uncomplicated. And it's absolutely effective. That's been our takeaway from the Sand Gator Shallow Water Anchor. Designed...

2026 Boat Show Season Kicks Off In Little Over One Week

January officially signals the start of boat show season, and for watercraft enthusiasts, it’s one of the best ways to get a firsthand look...

RIVA’s Maptuner Nano Makes ECU Reflashing Easier and It’s On Sale Through New Year’s Day

If you’ve ever thought about unlocking more power from your Yamaha WaveRunner, RIVA Racing just published one of the most straightforward guides yet. Earlier...

If You Still Haven’t Checked Off Everyone on Your Gift List, You Still Have Options

If you’re still staring at a gift list with more blanks than checkmarks, you’re not alone. Luckily, the PWC world is absolutely stacked with...

RIVA’s New Modified Ride Plates Hit the Market as Greenhulk Rolls Out Full Support

Two of the most respected names in the PWC performance world dropped some welcome news this week as RIVA Racing unveiled its latest run...

The Incredible Hulk: Behind The Man Behind The Industry’s Most Successful Forum

My friendship with Jerry Gaddis all started with a friendly email warning me that I had really screwed up. In the final months before...

The Return of The King: Introducing The 2017 Kawasaki SX-R JetSki

Before going forward, let's take a minute and look back at how we got here, shall we? Just two years shy of the Kawasaki JetSki's...

Portable Electric Mini Jet Boats Skip the Ramp and Trailer Hassle

If you’ve ever fought a crowded boat ramp on a Saturday morning—or wrestled with a trailer in reverse while an audience gathers—you’re going to...

Video: Kawasaki Teases All-New 4-Stroke 2017 SX-R Standup

OK, ladies and gentlemen. Here is the biggest news to hit the personal watercraft industry since, well...ever. Kawasaki, the company who first introduced the...

Debunking Myths & Better Understanding Sea-Doo’s Carbon Ring Seal

The haters. Oh boy, the haters. If the internet has taught us one thing, it's that people sure love to dump on stuff. For...

Gallery: Introducing The 2016 Yamaha WaveRunner Lineup

The 2016 model year marks three consecutive years where the Yamaha Motor Corporation has dramatically raised the bar. In 2014, Yamaha's Super High Output...