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The Watercraft Journal’s Top 10 Most Popular Articles For 2017

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Kevin Shaw
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It’s becoming cliche to comment on how quickly the previous year has come and gone, and depending on one’s life view, the passing of 2017 has been greeted with elation or exhaustion. For The Watercraft Journal, is was a year marked with some major firsts as well as continued, reliable publishing of the industry’s best personal watercraft news, reviews and feature articles. People came to WCJ in droves in 2017, over 650,000 times, in fact (and that’s not including hundreds of thousands of views to our YouTube channel).

So what about 2017? What were the most popular stories published last year? Interestingly enough, we saw none of our racing coverage break into the Top 50 (which is pretty telling, isn’t it?). Rather, the highest ranking stories were almost always, 1. real world, hands-on reviews on the newest PWC, 2. the biggest reveals of new watercraft, and 3. the latest gossip on potential future watercraft. And while we’re not planning on skimping on racing coverage, it’s pretty clear that it ain’t what is bringing the people in.


10. Vicious Rumors and Vile Gossip: Honda is Positioning to Strike Back Big
Waaay back in 2013, we hinted at a rumor that Honda had all the potential of stoking up the coals and firing up the presses to start stamping out new Aquatraxes again if they saw the opportunity. People called us crazy and laughed us up and down the road. That’s OK, because earlier this year, a very telling anecdote from RIVA Racing’s own head honcho, Dave Bamdas revealed that not only were we right, but Honda was actually shopping a prototype around quite aggressively. Almost immediately, the minds of Honda enthusiasts began to spin and article (and our first story, published years before) caught fire.

Now, there is one major caveat to our tale: the loaner units requested by Honda, and the prototype that was being presented are incorrect. Specific notes were given after the story went live that change the story quite a bit. The comparative units requested by Honda were a Yamaha VX Cruiser and a Sea-Doo GTI Limited, not the larger, full-sized machines we originally believed. The Honda being clandestinely presented was a mid-range “Recreational” class machine; build and priced appropriately for the segment. This move, of course, would be a new one for the manufacturer, as its last entry into the personal watercraft arena was a generously full-sized F-15 and F-15X Aquatrax.


9. Mr. Popular: 2017 Sea-Doo GTR 230
It’s always very telling to see which personal watercraft reviews are seen most frequently throughout the year. Interestingly, our review of the 2017 Sea-Doo GTR 230 fared incredibly well, which is a bit of a curiosity as it wasn’t the vehicle we had for the long term this year (a ’17 GTR-X 230), nor was it one of the better selling units for the year (like the Yamaha GP1800). Rather, this scrappy entry-level performance craft remains a perennial favorite among Sea-Doo enthusiasts looking for a great, lightweight supercharged machine that can be playful and fun, as much as it can snap a hard turn and pour on the throttle with the big boys.

The GTR 230 enjoyed a new livery for 2017, giving it a very cool black-and-blue look but the big changes lie under that big, blue bench seat: Sea-Doo’s new ACE 1500, a heavily modified successor to the outgoing Rotax 4-tec 1503, with better cylinder head efficiency, superior pistons, engine oiling, lower internal temperatures, and the company’s wholly redesigned “maintenance-free” supercharger. The result was a better-built, longer-lasting, significantly improved powerplant that produced 15-more horsepower than its predecessor and enjoyed a strong, eruptive torque curve that brought the ski up to plane and to speed in breakneck time. The addition of the RXP-X’s Ergolock cabin made the GTR’s sibling a slight bit better.


8. Achievement Unlocked: 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 (Video)
Dang! That was fast. Published less than two months ago, The Watercraft Journal’s lightning-quick review of the 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 was one of our fastest turnarounds, and we were repaid dearly for our haste. Even before our adjoining episode of “Long Haul” could be finished, we published the industry’s first full-length, highly-detailed review of the completely redesigned RXT-X. Dubbed by (and several others) as “quite possibly the best watercraft that [Sea-Doo] has made,” the RXT-X and its all-new ST³ platform are certain to get other manufacturers reconsidering how they build watercraft from now on.

There’s so much crammed into the design of this new machine, it’s really safe to say that everything else pales in comparison. The Watercraft Journal was also the only PWC publication to show how easily the engine cover is removed and the massive access that it provides. Certainly, Sea-Doo enthusiasts had questions, and the comment section of the video review is our deepest yet. It’s also the second-fastest growing video in our catalog. After winning “Watercraft of The Year” only the year before, it’s impressive that Sea-Doo would begin anew as they did; but now it makes perfect sense.


7. Vicious Rumors And Vile Gossip: Wait, Could Honda Come Back to PWC?
This one came as a bit of a shock, but considering how quickly the news of a prototype Honda Recreation-segment runabout being bandied about spread, our original story (published way back in 2013) suddenly grew new legs. People really want to see Honda back in the PWC game, and the actual potential of becoming a major player is wholly possible; that is, if Honda actually wanted to be one. During its first foray, the brand made all the wrong moves in marketing their machine. It was sold at an exorbitantly high sticker price and only through exclusive Red Wing-level Honda Powersports dealers. Add to that a lack of features like what was coming from Sea-Doo and Yamaha, and the appeal of the Honda soon dwindled.

So what would a Honda comeback look like? It’s hard to say. Ideally, the company would learn from its previous errors, and offer the new mid-sized 3-seater throughout a far wider network of dealerships. Moreover, it would either need to be priced to compete with Sea-Doo’s GTS/GTI and Yamaha’s VX machines, or offer so much more value in the way of build quality, finishes and features to warrant a hefty price tag over those mentioned earlier. The market is too competitive for an over-priced, under-equipped machine, and to strut into the showroom saying that people will “pay for the name” is a level of hubris that hasn’t worked before and is currently failing with Kawasaki.


6. Krash Industries Introduces The First $12K Turn-Key Freeride Ski (Video)
This was truly a great bit of news for the personal watercraft industry. Nick Barton’s Australian-based Krash Industries is poised to rock the world of standup skis in a way that aftermarket freestyle hull manufacturers like Rick Roy Products (RRP), Revolver, Hurricane, and Tigercraft and failed to do: reach a far, far wider audience outside of its core. And how? By offering an entry-level ski that can be ridden by anyone, whether a novice standup rider, or a professional IFWA contender, and to price it at a staggeringly low $12,000.

Yes, it’s still a two-stroke, but it’s powered by a digital-ignition, 997cc two-stroke of Nick’s own design. The motor is surprisingly efficient and compact, and its DC-CDI Ignition System allows it to be optimally tuned to fit the rider. Of course, the ski itself is just as impressive, with 148mm setback pump with trim, stainless steel impeller, aluminum pole, OVP steering, and a hull that performs both in the surf and on flat water, and is equally as manageable by a newcomer as it is in the hands of a pro. The big question is whether Krash’s plans for domestic distribution come to fruition and Krash 50Cals can be found in the US at dealers nationwide in 2018.


5. Gallery: Introducing The 2018 Yamaha WaveRunner Lineup
This was pretty much a no-brainer. The annual reveals for both Sea-Doo and Yamaha are almost always on this list and 2017 was no different. The big difference is that so much of 2018’s lineup was regulated to new graphics and colors that the story didn’t rack up the attention like the previous year’s announcement (see below), wherein a few new additions were made to the lineup. For 2018, Yamaha’s selection of WaveRunners merely doubled down on all the accomplishments it had achieved earlier, including the incredibly popular GP1800 and its EX Series of Rec Lite watercraft. The VX Series continues to flourish, so little was done there as well.

It is also noteworthy that many expect 2018 to be the final year of the current 2-stroke SuperJet, and see its return to more “radical” 1980’s coloring as a very appropriate sendoff. We think the SuperJet will likely stay as-is until 2020, when the venerable standup celebrates its 30th anniversary and we see a 1-liter 4-stroke powered version of the ski in all of its glory. Of course, that’s just speculation on our part (wink, wink), and worth exploring further in a later article.


4. Gallery: Introducing The 2017 Yamaha WaveRunner Lineup (Video)
Surprisingly enough, the announcement for Yamaha’s 2017 lineup (published in Fall of 2016) continued to rake in readership throughout the year despite there being a whole new bumper crop of WaveRunners coming a few months later. Nevertheless, the excitement for the new GP1800 was clearly to keep people coming day-in, day-out all year long. And it shows: the GP1800 was one of the best selling personal watercraft for 2017, selling out its entire production run by mid-June of 2017.

It was so successful that the ski broke into the Top 10 selling PWC, reaching the sixth spot, which is incredible given that it’s a performance-bred machine. Of course, Yamaha’s EX Series also really started to come into its own around this same time. With three separate tiers to chose from (EX, EX Sport, EX Deluxe), the little Rec Lite machine provides a healthy 102-horsepower from a TR-1 EX 4-stroke three-cylinder, a true full-length bench seat, superior handling and stability, and um, some storage, which is better than none we guess.


3. Vicious Rumors & Vile Gossip: Sea-Doo To Celebrate 50th Anniversary With 6 New Watercraft
Ah, this one is a particular favorite. Published in mid-July we were only a few short months away before the final reveal of Sea-Doo’s 2018 lineup. Of course, by this time all of the final production tooling had been squared away, all the press photos were taken, and even new accessories and apparel were in production, so it’s understandable if a few fissures start to appear in the dam. Yet bizarrely enough, the biggest rumor swirling around future Sea-Doo product was a Spark-based standup, which sounds plausible but is anything close to probable. 

No, the closest to likely were Polytec hulls for all remaining GTS/GTI models (Sea-Doo is running out the last of the fiberglass GTI hulls for 130 and 155 models, although 100-percent of Wake 155 models are Polytech-hulled). Second was the retirement of the S³ hull on all RXT and GTX models with a more rough water-capable platform. There was also talk of a Polytec deck (more on that later), but the big concern was how Sea-Doo was going to implement the use of CM-Tech throughout its production line, as that was a new proprietary molding process that BRP had invested millions into development. It turns out, we were 100-percent right except for 50th anniversary badging. We’re still a little surprised there.


2. Gallery: Introducing The 2018 Sea-Doo Lineup
It didn’t take long, but the big reveal of the 2018 Sea-Doo lineup took the world by storm – and The Watercraft Journal was the first to roll it all out in all its glory. And true to our prediction, Sea-Doo did in fact, retire the previous generation RXT/GTX hull and kicked off the introduction of the ST³ platform in a big way. Unlike years previous, the media was not allowed to preview the product before the annual dealer meeting, and dealers rudely leaked cell phone footage hours before the set embargo date leaving literally hundreds of thousands with unanswered questions.

Thankfully, The Watercraft Journal revealed all of the given data in a clear and concise format and quickly absolved people’s queries. There were several updates made to this story over the following weeks, as further information was doled out by Sea-Doo that had gone unmentioned like the improvements to the ACE 300’s cooling system, intercooler and the widespread use of CM-Tech not only on the ST³ but on all other runabouts (apart from the Spark). Other items added more detail pertaining to the Linq modular system, the engine access plate and even the BRP Premium Audio system.


1. The Return of The King: Introducing The 2017 Kawasaki SX-R JetSki
Amazingly enough, the official reveal of the 2017 Kawasaki SX-R JetSki still remained the single-most read article on The Watercraft Journal for 2017, besting all of the stories above. Hewn from a Frankenstein’s laboratory of parts bins, sacrificial runabouts and side-by-sides, the 2017 SX-R is a patchwork of products built after hours by two employees of a brand who had, by most all outside accounts, lost its way. Yet, on seemingly a whim, the SX-R was resurrected and Kawasaki – the brand who started the JetSki – was back, baby. But how did it fare in 2017?

The sheer size of the new JetSki scared many as being either unruly to ride, too heavy to maneuver, or just a big fat pig. Thankfully, the Kawi proved most of them wrong on the race course, and multiple regional, national and world championships were won giving the ski some much needed street cred. The aftermarket quickly accepted the ski as well, and soon, performance enthusiasts were finding the right ways to get the ski to fit their riding style. It’s still not perfect, and could greatly benefit from a smaller, lighter engine, but it’s on the right track. Estimates have total unit sales just under 1,100 for 2017, with a projected 1,000 units sold in 2018. Hopefully, as word-of-mouth spreads and a few more doubters are converted, those numbers will rise.

Overcome Common PWC Owner Mistakes

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Ocean Priselac
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It’s a nice day and you’re heading out for a ride on the water. You’ve got you PWC trailered and all set to go. Then it hits you. Did you remember to check your drain plug? Sadly, many people remove them for various reasons and forget to put them in their rightful place; the hole. Always check your plug before hitting the water. It would be a bummer to jet around, only to notice you’re ski is taking on water. Back to the launch you go!

That darned safety lanyard is another item a rider should keep an eye on. There are stories of people who weren’t wearing lanyards when thrown from their skis. That’s when a danger factor comes into play. The ski can become torpedo-like and cause serious injury or damage to anything in its path. Wear your lanyard so you don’t become the kook of the day or danger man.

Next on the list is cranking your ski in the proper depth of water. Give it at least two feet water under the intake grate before starting, otherwise the impeller will act as a vacuum and suck up sand and other debris that can cause harm to your craft. Another habit to get into is to lift the stern up and down a few times after you pull the machine off the beach. This action will flush the pump area.

Speaking of flushing, make sure your machine is flushed properly, especially after riding in saltwater. This is one way to avoid costly repairs and to keep your ski running longer and better.

The proper steps to flushing are:
1. Hook up the flush hose before turning on the water.
2. Crank the engine.
3. Now turn on the water.
4. Follow your owner’s manual instructions. Different flushing methods apply to each brand.
5. When finished, follow the steps in reverse order.

Moving onto docking. PWC’s aren’t meant for docking since they are easily susceptible to scratches and dings. However, if you must dock, here are some solutions. Aftermarket pop-up cleats are available if you don’t mind drilling a few holes in your watercraft.

Also, a few manufacturers offer cleats or tie downs as accessories. Fenders built for PWC’s are another option. Your craft may still slip under or into a dock, so it’s important to pay attention to tides and winds. Also, the wake of boat traffic may cause your PWC to slam into a dock. Your best bet is to beach the machine if possible. If you must dock it, secure it with lines as well as possible.

These 5 simple steps will help extend the life of your ski and maybe your own.

Victoria, Australia Issues New PWC Age Restrictions

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Ocean Priselac
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A press release from OZPWC, announces changes to current PWC laws. People under the age of 16 are no longer allowed to acquire a PWC endorsement on their already restricted marine license.

Peter Corcoran, the Director of Maritime Safety at Transport Safety Victoria, says in order to improve safety, the Victorian Government amended laws in order to prevent new PWC endorsements to persons under the age of 16. People with current endorsements will be grandfathered in under the new regulations.

Corcoran also thinks that young people lack the strength and skills required to control a heavy piece of watercraft that can quickly reach extreme speeds. Inexperienced riders are more likely to injure or kill someone. Corcoran hopes that by implementing this new law, a reduction in the number of serious injuries and fatalities will occur.

Individuals under the age of 16 and other unlicensed people are allowed to operate personal watercraft under supervision. A licensed operator who is 18 or older must be onboard and able to take control of the machine at a moments notice.

Victoria Water Police and Maritime Safety Victoria will heavily parol the waters this summer. They are serious about the crackdown of dangerous jet ski riders on the water. If anyone is caught riding in a menacing manner, they will receive a fine and may have their boat impounded.

For more information or pictures, please contact Sarah Bartlett, Manager, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at [email protected]

Say No To Thefts; How To Secure Your PWC When Stored In Your Driveway

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Cody Cole
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Let’s face it; there are a lot of shady and dis-honest people out there. While we’d like to believe most people are good, there is quite a few that are just plain bad. Theft happens, whether we like it or not. Cars, trucks, boats and RVs all get stolen by the thousands all over the world every day. Another thing to get commonly stolen is PWCs. While we could go on about the obvious ones such as removing your key when it’s moored at a dock or beached, there is one category that people seem to fall short on; storage. It’s honestly quite surprising how many PWCs and trailers we see sitting stored in people’s driveways and yards unsecured and ripe for the picking for a thief.

While not every theft is preventable, we can all do our very best to make sure it doesn’t happen. The more prepared you are, the less of a chance you have of finding your beloved PWC stolen; a nightmare nobody wants to experience. We are going to share some generally low-cost storage tips with you to make sure you don’t fall victim to theft.

In a perfect scenario, if you can put your PWCs inside a locked garage, that would be ideal. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” is totally true. If that’s not available, a locked fenced area will go a long way. We’ll be realistic though; many of us have no choice but to leave our PWCs on the trailer in the driveway when we aren’t out on the water with them. It’s simply the most common place they are stored. When you have to leave your craft and trailer outside, there are a few ideal safety methods you can use to prevent your prized ski from disappearing into the sunset.

First, use a trailer coupler lock. These locks secure the trailer’s coupler system and prevent the trailer from being lowered onto a trailer ball. Without a proper way to connect the trailer to a vehicle, it’s basically un-stealable for the most part. These can range anywhere from $25 to $100 depending on how high strength you want to go.

The next step to securing your PWCs and trailer is to install a Wheel Chock Lock. At some point in your life, you may have seen a parking enforcement officer install a wheel boot onto an illegally parked vehicle; it’s basically the same idea. The Wheel Chock Lock attaches to the wheel of your trailer and locks securely to the hub. When attached, the Chock Lock is firmly planted to the ground and prevents the wheel from moving what so ever; thus making the trailer virtually impossible to move easily. While we see tons of these installed on travel trailers and cargo trailers, it’s amazing how many PWC trailers we see without them. The Wheel Chock Locks cost anywhere from $50-$150 depending on the quality of the product.

With those two items installed onto your PWC’s trailer, they are now virtually un-stealable. If you want to add an extra level of security though (a good idea depending on the area you live in), you could also lock the trailer with a heavy duty chain and padlock to a stationary object such as a tree, fence post; what have you.

The final step is to make sure your PWC is also secured to the trailer. If somebody is desperate and wants your PWC enough, we are sure they’ll find a way to try to take it without the trailer or not. When your PWC is not in use, lock your craft to your trailer. Run a quality cable lock or even a heavy-duty chain with a padlock through a firm attachment point on your PWC such as the bow eye or rear tie-down rings and around the trailer frame.

With these safety features installed on your PWC and trailer, you can sleep at night knowing your PWC is safe and sound from thieves. The key is to make things as difficult as possible for a would-be thief. 95% of the time, if it looks like it’s going to be a massive headache to try and steal your PWC (without a guarantee they could even get it), the would-be thief will usually move on and try to find a less secure one to swipe.

Own Quinten Bossche’s UIM 2017 World Champion-Winning GP1 SX-R 1500 (Gallery)

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Kevin Shaw
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Quinten Bossche, a 23-year-old from Ostende, Belgium, has had a pretty good year. Not only did Bossche start the year as a rookie on the UIM-ABP tour only to become the Ski GP1 World Champion in just seven months, but he, according to the UIM’s website, “grabbed a first moto win and podium on his debut, taking his first pole and a second win in his next outing” while at the UIM World Championships in Dubai.

Bossche said, “It feels really good, for me and the whole team. We have been working hard all year, we have had out setbacks but in the end we made it. Before coming into this championship we didn’t think about doing so good, we would have been happy with fifth place and good finishes. Maybe we were hoping for some podiums but now we have won. It’s really incredible and to be honest I still don’t quite believe it. It hasn’t sunk in yet. I am very happy and I want to win it again next year because now I know I can. We will work hard and be ready for next season.”

Now, as he races towards next year, Bossche is selling his ’17 Kawasaki SX-R 1500 that he used to earn his GP1 championship. He also notes that the same setup earned 3rd place in the world championships’ Ski GP1 Womens’ class too. Of course, if the SX-R is too much to handle or not legal for whatever class you choose to compete in, Bossche is offering to modify it to fit your needs. All you need to do is message him privately on Facebook.

Case of The Humpdays 2: Santa’s Turkish Flyboard Performance

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Kevin Shaw
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Turkish world championship podium-finishing Flyboard performer Kuzey Ali Komsusu (he got 3rd in 2015), shared a few videos recently on Facebook showing off his skills and a little bit of his routine as he performed at The Land of Legends theme park in Antalya, Turkey, last week. Dressed as a notably more-fit Santa Claus, Komsusu put on a Flyboard show before an international audience, complete with a floating sleigh as the Flyboard’s source of thrust, with a dubstep remix of “So This is Christmas” blaring over the sound system.

The three videos are brief, between 12-14 seconds each, and show just a taste of what Komsusu can do. We wished there were some shots of a backflip or two, but all we get is a couple of dips, and some general hovering around the pool. While we might be more accustomed to far more wild performances, the crowd certainly appeared to eat it up. The Land of Legends theme park is one of many new, multi-million dollar facilities beckoning tourists and regional “big spenders” to come and stay a while, with a massive waterpark, shopping center and hotel accommodations.

In addition to Komsusu’s performance, attendees are invited to swim with dolphins, ride down artificial river rapids in rafts, race down waterslides, and take a spin on one of several roller coasters and rides while visiting The Land of Legends. While most of us are unlikely to venture to Turkey to check out an amusement park, it’s nice to know that fun can be had outside of Anaheim, California or Orlando, Florida.

https://www.facebook.com/FlyBoardAliTr/videos/pcb.1655267337866915/1655266777866971/?type=3&theater

 

Case of The Humpdays: Epic Santa Battle; Jet Ski vs. Dirt Bike Video

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Kevin Shaw
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So how does Santa manage to deliver all of those presents every Christmas Eve? Well, three jet skiing dirt bike enthusiasts from Finland – Pentti Keinänen, Niko Salminen and Sebastian Westberg – put together a great little video earlier in the week depicting what they’d like to believe as the ultimate Santa battle royale: a jet skiing Santa squaring off against a dirt bike-riding Saint Nicholas. And the video was published on all three of their Instagram accounts (we also shared it below).

And while the video itself is chocked full of awesome freestyle action both on the water and high above the dirt, make sure to click on the links above to check out lots of behind-the-scenes shots on each of the respective riders’ Instagram accounts – because that’s where all the kids hang out these days (now that your grandparents all have Facebook accounts). It’s a fun, tongue-in-cheek take on the holidays and worth a couple of minutes of enjoyment.

Video: Jet X Powersports Test Rides RIVA-Tuned 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300

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Kevin Shaw
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One of the biggest gripes of many of the major manufacturers in the personal watercraft industry is the lack of loyalty that racers often have towards their sponsors. Thankfully, such is not the case with the team at Jet X Powersports and RIVA Racing. The Jet X crew has been tied to the hip with RIVA nearly from the get-go, and a long, successful career of moto and championship wins is all that is needed to keep that partnership going. Recently, several Jet X Powersports racers were given a very unique opportunity to see what RIVA’s skunkwerks had cooking for 2018, and were invited to RIVA’s test lake to try it out first hand.

In a Facebook post a few weeks back, Jet X wrote, “[We had a] great opportunity today to spend time with the world’s best performance parts supplier! RIVA took us to their private test lake and had an amazing opportunity to test the new 2018 RXT-X 300. This ski works really well! Amazing storage with great accessories. [We] love this new beast. What’s an amazing ski! 80mph on this bad boy! RIVA has come through once again.”

Yes, 80 miles per hour, and that was with a solitary ECU reflash by RIVA’s mapping guru, Jesus Garcia. A secondary post by Jet X gave a little more detail on the day, “[We] had a great opportunity to test the new 2018 RXT-X 300 with some RIVA Racing go-fast parts at the RIVA Racing Test Lake. Jay Edworthy, Dave Davidson and Marco Mango really put the ski to the test. What an amazing ski [that] BRP has made. BRP really did their homework and came through with a home run. RIVA Racing has been spending a ton of time to make this ski work. [It’s] simply incredible. Thank you RIVA for all your support and giving us this honor to ride this weapon.”

https://www.facebook.com/JetXRacing/videos/834121153424660/

 

Video: Jet Club Barequeçaba’s Mobile PWC Launch/Retrieval Hoist

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Kevin Shaw
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Everybody wants to invent the better mousetrap, and while the art of invention is a noble one, the path to the perfect manifestation of one’s idea is littered with quite a few failed attempts. In the world of personal watercraft, one idea keeps springing up again and again: the mobile PWC launch. Whether manually operated or mechanically driven, the portable launch has been something tried and tried again for decades. In a recent post though, Fabio Ramos posted a video and two images of their recently-developed “travel lift,” stating, “[Jet Club Barequeçaba] develops their travel lift for jet 100 % National. Much more agility in putting and getting jet out of water, less waiting time for your customers and friends and less physical effort of your team.”

Obviously, the Google translate leaves a bit to be desired but the gist is there: Jet Club Barequeçaba (named for a beach south of the Brazilian city of São Sebastião, São Paulo) builds its own traveling PWC launch, offering superior mobility, access and minimal effort to drop or pull a ski from the water. In the video, you can see how the unit rolls effortlessly over the sand on large automotive-grade tires, heaves the Sea-Doo GTI from the surf and is quickly retrieved. At first blush, it would appear to be a great bit of equipment for resort-based rental outfits who do not have a dock space secured. Others might find it a great tool to access beaches and coves otherwise inaccessible through traditional means.

https://www.facebook.com/jetclubbare/videos/1963560420327257/

 

Join The Club! WCJ Invites PWC Club Presidents To Reach More Members

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Kevin Shaw
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Cutting through the fluff, we’re gonna get right to it: all of us at The Watercraft Journal want to continue to see clubs, riding groups and organizations grow in attendance and (where the case may be) paying membership. We’re already seeing extraordinary growth in the first-time-owner segment of new personal watercraft sales (initial reports reveal a staggering 47-percent of new vehicle sales in 2016 were from persons who had never owned a PWC before – a number unrivaled by any other powersport segment). With more and more enthusiasts hitting the water, we want to maintain – if not elevate – the quality of their experience, their riding ability and overall enjoyment, and we need your help to make it happen.

That’s why we’re extending an invitation to all personal watercraft riding groups to submit a 350-to-500 word introduction/recap/invitation (as well as a few pictures) for our monthly “Join The Club” article segment that we hope to publish twice a month (if not more). Every submission for “Join The Club” should tell enthusiasts a little bit about your organization, the general area that comprises your membership, any charitable organizations you support, the types of riding your group mainly enjoys, your contact information (email, social media links, etc.), a few high resolution images from your events/meets, and your event calendar. As long as your submission is professional, respectable and checks all of the above boxes, we’ll publish your article to The Watercraft Journal’s massive half-million-annual readers.

Interested in getting the word out to a far wider audience? Looking at building your group’s presence in the community? Or hey, just want to get a ton of folks to show up for your next event? Then email your submission for “Join The Club” to [email protected] today! (And yes, only email submissions will be accepted.)

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