In the past, it has taken thousands of hard-earned dollars to achieve blistering speeds upwards of 80 miles per hour. Performance shops, at home mechanics, and DIY guys have all done whatever possible to gain performance out of their PWCs. In modern times, the feat of reaching 80 miles per hour is surprisingly cheap and easy to accomplish. Recently tested at the GreenHulk Garage, a $180 part in the greenhulkstore.com has pushed a 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X to an astounding 77 miles per hour while maintaining full factory warranty. This affordable part is none other than RIVA Racing’s Speed Control Override Module (SCOM).

The SCOM is a plug-and-play solution for anyone seeking to gain top speed without breaking the bank! As tested in south Louisiana’s swamp at sea level and a half tank of fuel, the GreenHulk Garage RXP-X gained 8mph over the factory speed limiter with the trim set in the far-most up position. Yes, that is 8mph over the factory speed limiter; even though the digital display on your Sea-Doo may read low 70s, it will only reach those speeds for a split second before the speed limiter is activated and slows the craft down to 69mph.

The SCOM removes this speed limiter that has been mandated by the United States Coast Guard and unlocks the full potential of your Sea-Doo. Not only does this allow for a drastic increase in top speed, but it allows your Sea-Doo to start in sport mode. Many of us find it inconvenient to engage sport mode after every start of the engine. With the SCOM installed, the machine will start back up ready in sport mode. Obviously, the SCOM is unmatched for the amount of performance and features that the module offers for the price point. But the question remains; Is it easy to install?

Anyone, and I literally mean anyone, can install a SCOM on their Sea-Doo in less than one minute! The module does include a mounting plate that neatly fastens the SCOM to the watercraft; it does require some drilling but is still rather simple to install. Understandably, not everyone is going to want to drill into their new watercraft. If hard mounting the module is not in your interest, all you have to do is plug the module into the diagnostic cable found on the coolant reservoir and zip-tie the SCOM in a secure location.

Since the only “install” required is plugging in the module, it is 100 percent reversible! For whatever reason you decide to remove the SCOM, you can do so without leaving a trace! To top it all off, the SCOM does not void your warranty! The SCOM is undetectable by service departments and does not increase engine RPM or performance that could possibly void the manufacturer’s engine warranty.

With this in mind, the RIVA Racing SCOM is going to be the best modification one can make to their watercraft when looking to gain a few MPH. Coming in at under $200, warranty friendly, and effortless installation, it is hard to beat the value the SCOM offers. If looking to purchase the SCOM, visit the greenhulkstore.com for the best deal! Use coupon code “GREENHULK” at checkout to receive 10% off! Of course, if 77 mph isn’t quite enough for you, the greenhulkstore.com has plenty of performance parts to meet your needs!

Joshua Dowling acquired the parliamentary transcripts that outlines the 2001 ban on jet skis on Sydney Harbor. He wrote a thorough article detailing all the reasons for the ban. The ban went into effect in October 2001 and is active today.

Coinciding with the ban being introduced to the parliament, the NSW Government put forth harsh new penalties and higher licensing and registration fees for PWC. This in turn would boost funding for more water patrol on the Sydney Harbor and possibly discourage people from pursuing the sport of riding personal watercraft.

Today the fine for riding a jet ski on Sydney Harbor is $500 for the first offense and $750 for the second. Furthermore, NSW Police and NSW Maritime Officers have the authority to seize watercraft for dangerous riding or repeat offenses.

Twenty years ago, NSW Premier Bob Carr addressed the state parliament with a statement that would further seal the deal on the ban on jet skis in the Harbor. This is what Mr. Carr told the NSW Parliament;

“As I have said on many occasions, Sydney Harbor is a working harbor. Ferry commuters pass fishing trawlers returning to their moorings after a night’s work. Cruise boats share the water with tugs and cargo ships. We still see a family out fishing on a rowboat or dinghy. It is the government’s responsibility to protect the harbor and to manage all those competing interests. The use of jet skis on Sydney Harbor raises some serious questions.”

That struck a blow to the jet ski community and veterans of the sport think that PWC riders should get a second chance to ride on Sydney Harbour. To this day, there are no plans to reverse the ban on Sydney Harbor. For the complete detailed article, check it out here.

The beautifully handcrafted Burrasca Marine Hypercraft, from Austria’s Belassi engineering team, received the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2021. The team is over the moon after receiving the award. They spent months on research and development. The design was inspired by the sharp lines of Italian motorcycles, and it shows. It was created by Genesis Design GmbH and Belassi Inhouse Designer Johannes Scherr.

The Burrasca is an elegant watercraft with sharp well-defined lines and coupled with the “Racing Red” and “Bright White” colorway makes for a stunning appearance. With its lightweight carbon fiber body and powerful turbocharged 320HP engine, this machine will scream across the water! The dual dashboards are the first of its kind with a fully integrated user interface. It is no wonder Belassi picked up a Red Dot Award, which dates back to 1955. It appraises the best products created every year and encompasses about 50 categories.

Manufacturers and designers can enter their innovations in the competition. The competition has grown exponentially over the years and the 50-person jury receives over 18,000 applications from over 70 countries. The jury looks at key categories like degree of innovation, ergonomics, symbolism, and emotional content. The Burrasca met and surpassed all those categories. A statement from the Jury reads: The Jetboat skillfully combines craftsmanship and technology. Its dynamic appearance reveals a deep love of detail.

The team is stoked to have won the award and vows to continue the adventure of creating and pushing the boundaries of what they can do with PWC design.

Despite rapid and surmounting evidence that the cornavirus’ threat to the general public’s health is quickly ebbing, concerns of an influx of foreign carriers has caused management of the Atlantis Paradise Island resort to postpone the Bahamas World Championships until Fall of 2022.

This of course, comes at considerable cost and disappointment to racers and event coordinators. The announcement came across The Watercraft Journal’s desk earlier this weekend; where Roy Mantle of Powerboat P1 wrote:

Powerboat P1 has announced that this year’s P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship will move to Fall 2022 due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

The personal watercraft racing event was scheduled for November at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas and P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala said, “Ending our 2019 season at Atlantis Paradise Island was a wonderful experience so this is very disappointing for everyone involved. The World Championship features an elite field of international riders and a key factor in the decision was the restrictions on travel that are still in place in many countries.”

“We are working with P1 AquaX to reschedule the event for 2022 and look forward to again welcoming the racers and fans for an exciting climax to the race season,” added Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director, Atlantis Paradise Island.

A further announcement will be made next month.