Are you still searching for that perfect gift for the WaveRunner-loving Dad this year for Father’s Day? Well look no further because Yamaha has you covered with their genuine accessories.
Maybe he does a little fishing or could simply use some extra storage space for drinks. Perhaps a perfect little nook to store the tow rope which Dad will use to pull you around on that awesome water toy.
If all of that sounds like a perfect day on the water for Dad, then check out this great stern-mounted storage bag for the VX / GP1800 line of WaveRunners. There is also a similar bag for the EX lineup of WaveRunners which includes everything except the rod holding option.
All of the storage bags are made from a compression-molded EVA foam material which is durable and weather-resistant. The mesh interior allows quick water drainage and it quickly and easily mounts to the rear of your WaveRunner.
How about making a whole party out of the ride! Get him this audio package for the VX and EX WaveRunner line. These Yamaha exclusive EcoXGear speakers are waterproof and Bluetooth compatible.
They have supporting hardware to easily mount with the RAM mount system and have a runtime of up to 15 or more hours. All hardware is included so Dad will be jamming out on his next ride.
And if Dad needs a few tips on installing his new accessories, send him on over to the installation page for videos on setting up many of these popular items.
RIVA Racing offers a complete line of rear exhaust kits for Yamaha, Sea-Doo, and Kawasaki PWC. These kits will increase the horsepower of your machine, giving you an edge on the starting line. They will make your machine sound different, usually in a bad ass kind of way. You can listen to the difference in sound with these two installs provided by @jetski_pr (RXT-X 300) and @_bpych (GP1800). Check out the short clip on RIVA Racing Facebook page. Judge for yourself as to whether they sound weak, tough, or meh.
The RIVA rear exhaust kits deliver performance and cutting-edge style, while allowing for removal of the restrictive sound suppression system, located between the water box and hull exit. RIVA Racing rear exhaust kits also improve engine performance by reducing back pressure and restriction allowing for faster speeds.
All of their rear exhaust kits all include a powder coated mandrel bent aluminum exhaust tube, large billet, through-hull exhaust outlet, billet OEM exhaust outlet block-off, and silicone couplers built to withstand high temperatures. All of the necessary hardware for mounting and installation instructions are included.
The rear exhaust kits for Yamaha start at $359.95 with the highest price of $419.95. The Sea-Doo rear exhaust can be purchased a little cheaper depending on the model and year. RIVA Racing does offer free shipping on orders over $150 in the Continental USA. Also, shipping is delayed right now due to the demand. We have nothing better to do than sit home and stimulate the economy by ordering products online!
This marks the second consecutive year that the LB2CAT was unable to be held, as last year’s low preregistration numbers made the event fiscally untenable. The LB2CAT has remained the longest-running offshore race held in the United States as well as one of the most challenging, given its 54-miles of open Pacific Ocean riding.
Set to be part of the historic Catalina Ski Race that has gone unabated for 70 years, event promoter Ross Wallach of RPM Racing Enterprises, owner of the LB2CAT race was tasked with delivering the bad news that as the ski race won’t be happening, neither can the LB2CAT. Wallach explained in a letter:
I hope you and your families are staying safe during this crazy time. It is with great sadness to announce the cancellation of the 2020 LB2CAT. As I had previously announced, the 2020 LB2CAT would be run in conjunction with the famed Catalina Ski Race and unfortunately, the Long Beach Boat & Ski Club announced that for the first time in over 70 years that the Catalina Ski race would be cancelled. Please see announcement below.
As soon as things return to “normal” I will be able to announce the 2021 LB2CAT; until then please stay safe and I hope to see everyone at the 2021 Mark Hahn Memorial Race on February 27, 2021. [Visit at] http://www.markhahn300.com or like on Facebook at Mark Hahn 300. Until then, please stay safe!
Sincerely, Ross Wallach, President RPM RACING ENTERPRISES 1803 Morgan Lane Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 318-4012 http://www.rpmracingent.com
Introduced in 2018, the entirely redesigned ST3 hull promised a slew of newfound benefits from Sea-Doo. Most prominent was the full-sized runabout’s unmatched stability. This was predominantly in favor of the Fish Pro, which arrived for the 2019 model year. The hull was lightweight (thanks to its CM-Tech high pressure molding) and incorporated a blend of design features from the RXP-X’s T3 hull, the outgoing S3 hull, and the near 90-degree outside chine of larger fishing boats.
And while performance tuners have eked out incredible top speed numbers from the 300-horspower variants (specifically the RXT-X 300 and GTX Limited 300), the ST3’s nearly-erratic rough water tracking and almost wholly unpredictable handling leave much to be desired. Extensive testing by RIVA Racing developed its Pro Series Sponsons, which did much to improve the ST3’s straight line tracking and high speed cornering, but now with its aggressive Top-Loader Intake Grate, we think RIVA might’ve finally solved it.
“Our Top-Loader Intake Grate delivers the ultimate in speed, hook up and strength,” RIVA states. “[This] all new design features [an] oversized top loader wing and optimized inlet ramp for closed course and offshore racing. [This] race bred design significantly reduces cavitation and provides superior handling along with unmatched durability in extreme conditions. [A] durable black race coating protects from corrosion.”
Precisely shaping a Top-Loader Intake Grate requires countless hours of prototyping. Not only are you looking to reduce cavitation, but pick up significant gains in traction – particularly in rough water (consistent hookup is key to speed and traction). This new grate features a deeper, two-tiered wing with thicker blades that cut deeper into the water giving the ST3 much more bite. And all of this is done without scrubbing top speed. And while this fits all ST3-based Sea-Doos (RXT, RXT-X, GTX, GTX Ltd. 300, and Fish Pro) it also can fit all new 2020 GTI and GTR models!
Sea-Doo riders have been enjoying one of the best bang-for-buck modifications on the market recently. When the speed control override module SCOM came to light, it offered an unheard of 6-to-7mph speed gain with a single modification.
Well, now Kawasaki riders can get in on the fun too. That’s right you Ultra 300 and 310 riders can now unlock your top speed potential with your very own KSpeed SCOM. Offered by Brisbane Kawasaki’s KSpeed performance group, this single unit will remove your factory speed limiter.
Previously, this type of performance increase would require you to flash tune your factory ECU by sending it off somewhere to have the speed limiter removed or you would have to purchase your own tuner device and tuning license. These options had wait times and could cost you up to a thousand dollars.
Well now you don’t have to worry about all of that with the KSpeed SCOM. Simply plug and play and for a fraction of the price compared to conventional methods.
According to KSpeed, this unit will deliver a significant improvement in your top speed performance. It does not alter the ECO Mode function or cruise control so all of your factory functions and dash items will still work as normal.
So head over to KSpeed, get this SCOM and fully awaken your ski to let it stretch its legs.
We recently reported the drop of the Evinrude Brand from the BRP portfolio. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has spelled further grim on BRP’s fiscal report. The Sea-Doo parent company has just reported a net loss of $226.1 million in their first quarter.
“The sudden impact of the COVID-19 crisis has brought rapid changes that significantly disrupted our business and forced us to quickly and successfully adjust our plan” said BRP’s president and CEO José Boisjoli.
Fortunately, most of their manufacturing and dealerships have re-opened and things are getting back to normal. This is good news considering that we have seen a spike in demand for personal watercraft within the last month.
Futher highlights of this report can be seen below and to read the full fiscal report, you can check it out at First Quarter For FY2021
Highlights for the quarter vs Q1 FY20:
Revenues of $1,229.8 million, a decrease of $103.9 million or 7.8%;
Gross profit of $235.1 million representing 19.1% of revenues, a decrease of $65.5 million;
Net loss of $226.1 million, a decrease of $249.9 million, which resulted in a diluted loss per share of $2.58, a decrease of $2.83 per share;
The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $171.4 million related to its Marine segment;
Normalized net income of $22.7 million, a decrease of $30.0 million, which resulted in a normalized diluted earnings per share of $0.26, a decrease of $0.28 per share or 51.9%;
Normalized EBITDA of $123.0 million representing 10.0% of revenues, a decrease of $23.7 million or 16.2%.
An article from PersonalWatercraft.com lets us in on some cool information about a possible Yamaha personal hydrofoil. Sounds cool and we just had to share the news.
Yamaha has long been known for its innovation and intriguing watercraft so it’s really no surprise that several concept drawings were submitted for what appears to be a hydrofoil. This definitely piqued our interest. We like machines that are fun and go fast! This type of hydrofoil certainly ticks off those two boxes.
In October 2019, Yamaha Motor Co., LTD registered quite a few designs with the Japan Platform for Patent Information. Although, there’s no confirmation as to what the designs represent, one image portrays a person lying down and controlling what resembles a hydrofoil.
This is pretty much all that anyone knows, and it’s based purely on speculation and “leaked” documents. Just kidding, they’re public.
Maybe something will come of these designs and a similar concept will come to market. Personal hydrofoil things do exist, and Yamaha definitely has the capability and the teams to build out this design. It sure looks like a fun ride! We’d like to take one for a ride.
It you want to see the actual application that was submitted in January 2019, when the process began, check out this link. It’s the real deal and hopefully Yamaha will put this machine together for us!
The bundle includes waterproof Bluetooth speakers with a loud 15W speaker and a three-inch passive sub-woofer. The EcoDrift has amazing sound in a sweet portable package. It’s waterproof, shock resistant, and floats; making it rugged enough for any outdoor adventure.
The speakers offer more than 15 hours of play and are EcoConnect compatible so two units can be paired up to 30 feet for stereo sound. Need Siri or OK Google? The EcoTalk button will allow you to activate the assistant of your choice.
Bluetooth 4.2 streams audio from up to 100 feet away via Smartphone, tablet, or any Bluetooth enabled device. The system also has a 3.5mm AUX port for a wired connection and it comes with a lanyard and carabiner.
The portable speaker system is perfect for any on the water adventure or out of the water adventure. Check it out and take a social distancing ride on your Yamaha FX WaveRunner loaded with the Audio Package Kit. It might put a smile on your face as you get lost in the braaap and sound of good tunes.
We may be living during uncertain times but that hasn’t stopped RIVA Racing from developing ten bad powerful Yamaha GP1800R SVHO in an eye-scorching blue and yellow livery, complete with a host of RIVA performance products. We wouldn’t expect anything less because, after all, RIVA Racing were the first to develop a line of Limited Edition series PWC. The team is continuing the tradition in 2020, by upgrading the Yamaha GP1800R SVHO with perfectly matching RIVA Racing parts.
Each machine is outfitted with exclusive hull graphics and black anodized components. When looking under the freshly recovered black and blue stitch RIVA GP1800R Seat Cover, you’re greeted with a powder coated red valve cover equipped with an engraved one-of-a-kind production number plate. The plates are numbered from 1 to 10, so you know you’re on a truly limited-edition machine. Claim it!
The engine puts out a hefty 350-horsepower with face-peeling acceleration and a blistering top speed of 86mph on 93 pump gas. Of course, RIVA includes upgraded steering and handling components to ensure that the rider has complete control while hauling ass. This bad boy is race ready with plenty of muscle for the track or a buoy course. So without further ado, let’s delve into the components that make RIVA Racing’s Yamaha GP1800R SVHO an exceptional machine.
It begins with the RIVA MaptunerX Yamaha License. This is what is used to unlock the engine’s potential and elevate the speed of the watercraft so the rider can really turn it up. Next, RIVA adds even more power by upgrading the fuel system with a RIVA Yamaha 1.8 High Flow Billet Fuel Rail. It is used to not only add horsepower, it’s also there to support the fuel system due to increased horsepower from the supercharged PWC. The stock fuel system is too restrictive to handle the upgrades.
Speaking of “too restrictive,” RIVA replaced the stock air box with their own Yamaha GP1800R SVHO supercharged power filter kit. The Power Filter continuously feeds the supercharged engine a flow of cool air, which leads to significantly improved acceleration and rpm. The machine is then fitted with an easy-to-install RIVA Yamaha 1.8L Engine Breather Kit. This increases horsepower by removing the engine’s requirement to burn relatively non-combustible oil. It also prevents oil from coating the intercooler that lowers thermal efficiency.
In order to maximize lubrication and to limit wear and tear on the stock shaft, RIVA replaced it with their Yamaha Supercharger Shaft Upgrade Kit. During all the smoking hot riding time, the engine has to have some chill and that’s why RIVA upgraded the limited edition PWC with the new Gen-3 Yamaha SVO/SHVO Power Cooler Kit.. The intercooler system provides exit temperatures 50F cooler than stock, which is much needed on the Yamaha GP 1800 SVHO.
The through-hull exhaust kit replaces the factory plastic components with solid aluminum tubing. Less clamps are required for the new set up too, making it easier to access other components inside the machine. The blue anodized exhaust opening looks sharp and keeps the filthy exhaust off the transom due to its new placement away from the pump.
The 2020 RIVA GP1800R SVHO Limited Edition will cost you $27,995 – and was built with riders who demand the ultimate in power and performance. It is not a PWC for the weekend warrior. The ten Limited Edition units are offered through RIVA Racing, a division of RIVA Motorsports. For more information or to order, contact RIVA at [email protected] or call (954) 785-2684.
Good news seems to be in short supply these days, but thankfully a little ray of sunshine came through our email inbox today. Even amid forced shutdowns and limited access to traditional commerce, personal watercraft enthusiasts are determined to get some time on the water – and that’s nowhere as evident than with the sales report from Yamaha Motor Corp. USA.
“As we expected, May turned out to be a monster month for us,” Yamaha’s media representative Andrew Cullen wrote to The Watercraft Journal. “Monthly WaveRunners sales in May were 156-percent of the prior year, a record month for Yamaha. Over the last weekend in May alone, Fri-Sun, we moved 3500 WaveRunners.”
This, considering restricted access to launch ramps in several states, as well as mandates for travel and otherwise, is incredibly impressive. Cullen noted, the Yamaha models most in demand were a nice cross section of the entire lineup: EXR, FX SVHO, GP1800R, FX Limited SVHO and of course, the family friendly VX Cruiser. What showed most peculiar was a massive boost to the SuperJet, which was up for the month at 146% of the prior year.
Wanting to keep the enthusiasm going, and quite frankly, get those “fence sitters” to jump off and commit to the 2020 WaveRunner they’ve been eyeing, Yamaha has extended its latest promo offer starting this past June 1st, and running through June 30.
If all of that sounds like a perfect day on the water for Dad, then check out this great stern-mounted storage bag for the VX / GP1800 line of WaveRunners. There is also a similar bag for the EX lineup of WaveRunners which includes everything except the rod holding option.
