Steven in Sales has put together another a useful article. This one is full of great tips on how to figure out how much you should pay for a used jet ski and what to look for in a used jet ski. The handy guide will help you avoid getting ripped off and from buying a boatload of problems.

You will want to begin by learning what a fair price for a used jet ski should be. Knowing the year, model, and manufacturer is the first step. Check the KBB Watercraft and NADA Watercraft for the current values of used PWC. The “Typical Listing Price” is a good starting point. From there, you will want to check out real-world prices on sites like PWC Trader, Craigslist, and others to gauge what the market looks like. Prices will also vary based on location.

You also need to know how to find jet ski issues or problems. It’s a good idea to know if the model you’re looking at had known issues. Greenhulk.net is an excellent source of information on to get some good intel.

Once you know what the price should be and have the known issues in hand, you’re ready to check out some used jet skis. Placing your eyes on a ski and assessing it for damages is the best way to ascertain whether it is the machine for you. Knowing the cost of fiberglass repair and the jet ski’s service history will go a long way in negotiating a fair price. Keep in mind that jet skis are always priced higher in the summer and cheaper in the winter. A dealership will have higher prices as well because they usually take care of any needed repairs before the PWC hits the floor.

Check out the Steven in Sales article for the full rundown on purchasing a used jet ski.

According to an article in Watercraft Zone, Australia may soon have an electric Jet Ski available to the public. An obscure boating store in Kima on the south coast of NSW is experimenting with Jet Ski engine swaps. They are replacing gas motors with pure electric power for an estimated cost of $10,000-to-$12,000.

The company, EClassboats, has already swapped out at least six two stroke engines with electric outboard motors. They are now working on bringing electric power to PWC by replacing combustible engines deemed to expensive to repair. They are beginning with a 2008 Kawasaki Ultra with a blown 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. They started this project in early February. They pulled the engine and fuel tank and dropped in a 10kWh battery pack and a 50kW electric motor. The lithium-ion battery pack weighs 154 pounds, and the electric motor comes in at close to 84 pounds. The battery pack weighs as much as full tank of fuel and the battery is half the weight of the Ultra’s engine.

EClassboats hope to have this machine in the water for testing by the end of March. If they are successful in this endeavor, they will give Europe’s fully electric Narke Electrojet, a run for its money. Right now, Narke doesn’t have any competition in this arena. Also, EClassboats will be offered at a much lower and affordable price point than the Narke’s $80,000 cost. EClasstboat’s PWC will cost between $10,000 and $12,000.

For now, electric jet skis are considered niche products and the big three; Sea-Doo, Yamaha, and Kawasaki are researching electric motor technology and how it may work with personal watercraft. No plans to move forward have been announced.

By early Friday, the weather reports weren’t looking too hot. Sure it was going to be cold out on Lake Havasu – being uncomfortably cold was part of the “endurance” part of the world’s longest continual race – but the purported wind gusts of up to 35-40mph was going to make things so much worse.

True to form, Saturday’s conditions were looking brutal. Winds whipped the lake into an opaque tundra of pale green and churning white caps. Even those seasoned by years of offshore racing were looking at waves upwards to 4-to-5 feet on the far end of the lake – and it was only getting worse.

Of course, that didn’t deter a trio of Lake Havasu City locals, Jake Tobin, Ryder Bliss, Logan Blanchard, who had all signed up for the 17th annual Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu 300. Although relatively new to the sport, the boys grew up around jet ski racing (how could you not in Havasu) and felt they had a better than decent shot at the Ski Team class.

Aboard a slightly modded Kawasaki SX-R 1500 stickered up with a few sponsors like IPD and TC Freeride, the three charged hard into the surf, battling against some seasoned riders from teams like Kommander Industries, Broward Motorsports and Klipper 212 – all the way to the end. That’s right, after six brutal hours, the boys came out on top in their class, and that’s something to celebrate.

We at The Watercraft Journal have been big fans of the Bopenski Kickback chair since it’s early development several years ago. In fact, we tested prototypes for the team when they were working out some final design bugs. And it’s been our honor to help beat the drum to get other folks just as excited about it.

Recently, Bopenski dropped a Kickback chair in the hands of internet-famous consumer reporter “Gadget Jeff TV” who took it out for a spell around Seattle back in September 2020. Making the best of an 80-degree day, Jeff and crew found a secluded spot and set up the Kickback to well, kick back. 

Gadget Jeff TV wrote, “The Bopenski Kickback Chair is an amazing new personal watercraft accessory that allows you to hang out and relax in comfort and style. Easily attaches to Sea-Doo, WaveRunner and JetSki models in under one minute! Available on Amazon”

Whatever model of sit down personal watercraft you’ve got, Bopenski has a Kickback chair for you. Check out Bopenski’s Amazon store to score some killer pricing and have that Amazon Prime box on your doorstep in a matter of hours!

Most folks have developed a bit of a routine when it comes to cleaning and maintaining their personal watercraft. Unfortunately, for many, these routines are sorely incomplete and leave much of the sensitive components unprotected from the elements – particularly if said PWC is used in salt water in any sort of regular interval.

A little over a year ago, Jet Ski Camping provided this useful (although a little excessive) tutorial on how to properly and thoroughly wash and detail your prized watercraft after a long ride out on the salty sea. The tips definitely are worth the watch and although many may not apply to the casual freshwater enthusiast, they are pretty spot on to ensure the longest life from your PWC.

When Sea-Doo originally released the Spark Rec-Lite series, it was intended to cater to a younger generation of buyers.  Reasonably so, with its low entry-level pricing, it certainly sparked a new generation of watercraft itself.

Then Sea-Doo stepped up the game even further and came out with Spark Trixx which literally allows any rider to pull off water “wheelies” and various other stunts with ease.

For their spring/summer ‘21 collection, Supreme is releasing a special edition Spark Trixx with a custom graphics wrap.

Supreme is the iconic streetwear fashion company which also caters to a younger generation so we can imagine that this special edition Spark Trixx will spark a lot of interest with the audiences.

So far, there is no pricing announcement or set quantity to be made but judging by the overall market demand for watercraft and low supply, we don’t imagine to see a huge number of these special editions out on the water.

To read more about this unique watercraft, check out the original article.

Head to Cycle Springs Powersports and put down a deposit on a redesigned 2021 Yamaha VX-C Series WaveRunner. The new VX-C Series is a no-frills watercraft. Starting at $9,149, you get what you need for a day on the water. The machine offers versatility and value on a new mid-size platform. You have the option to add a pair of Yamaha’s high-quality integrated speakers, which give you the ability to bring your favorite music along for the ride.

The 20121 Yamaha VX-C makes for a good way to get out and have some fun with enough power to tow and a rider capacity of 1-3 persons. Yamaha offers multiple Limited packages to choose from, allowing you the freedom to customize your machine without breaking the bank. Cycle Springs Powersports is not only taking deposits on the 2021 Yamaha VX-C, but you can also sign up for price alerts on the unit. Cycle Springs Powersports is offering their lifetime engine warranty, no risk extended warranties and their usual half price service plans.

On the day of the sale, buyer’s get employee pricing on all gear and accessories. Everyone gets financing and trade-ins are accepted. If you need more information or have questions, call Cycle Springs Powersports at 727-771-1211.