For most, forking over cash on the barrelhead is just not an option when looking to buy a new PWC. And theses days, with prices still climbing upward on everything from milk and eggs to gasoline and rent, the likelihood of having enough cold hard cash stuffed under the mattress or in a piggy bank to bankroll even a  new Spark, much less something like an Explorer Pro or RXP-X 325 is about as likely as getting a holeshot after a dead engine start – possible, but highly improbable.

Now, however, with a new partnership between BRP and consumer finance company Synchrony, bringing home a brand new Sea-Doo even without cash on hand just got easier. 

BRP dealers in the U.S. can now offer buyers several installment financing options on PWCs, as well as other powersport lines, such as the snowmobiles, pontoons and Can-Ams, as well as off-road vehicles. 

With a streamlined and easy application process, either in-store or online, anyone with approved credit who is looking to bring home a new Sea-Doo now has a new set of flexible financing options with up to 84-month terms. 

You can read the full press release below:

Synchrony Partners with BRP to Provide Retail Financing Options in the United States

Synchrony to Offer Consumers Flexible Financing on Powersports Products

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 8, 2024 – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a new partnership with BRP US Inc., a global leader in powersports and marine products. Synchrony will now provide BRP’s U.S. dealers with installment financing options on its line of powersports products.

 Synchrony will allow BRP dealers to offer secured installment loan products, which includes an online or in-dealership application process, as well as flexible financing terms up to 84 months. As a result, BRP will further expand its consumers’ ability to access their preferred products. Specific products available for financing include:

• Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles
• Sea-Doo personal watercraft and pontoons
• Can-Am on and off-road vehicles

 “Consumers nationwide enjoy BRP powersports products, and we hope to aid in maintaining their loyalty while attracting new buyers,” said Darrell Owens, Senior Vice President, Synchrony. “This partnership will make it even easier for outdoor adventurers to follow their passions and purchase their preferred unit, whether it’s Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo or Can-Am products.”

“Our goal is to continuously provide more ways for consumers to own BRP products and create unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors”, said Sandy Scullion, President, Powersports and Marine, at BRP. “We are pleased to expand our consumers’ retail financing options by welcoming Synchrony, who has a wide selection of proven financing options and a deep understanding of the powersports market.”

All U.S. BRP dealers will have access to Synchrony’s fast credit decisioning, dealer and customer support, rapid response to financing questions, loan contract preparation, and expedited loan funding processes as part of Synchrony’s Business Center. 

About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise, and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries, including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet, and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our “partners.”  We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

About BRP
BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines and exploring new low voltage and human assisted product categories. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP has annual sales of CA$10.4 billion from over 130 countries and a global workforce of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people. www.brp.com @BRPNews

Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Spending a day out on your Sea-Doo is always a blast, but if you’re wanting an exciting way to change up your watercraft bliss this summer, look no further than Sea-Doo’s line of towable inflatables!

Picture it: a day out on the water with friends or family, riding close to the water while the wind whips through your hair… It doesn’t get any better than that.

Sea-Doo has a wide array of towable tubes, fitting as many as three riders, so that the whole family, from the kids to the grandparents, can join in on the fun. What’s more, models vary from sit-in models, for those looking for a more comfortable ride, to the classic deck tubes which let you get low-down to the water and really feel the centrifugal force.

For example, their “Three-Person Sit-On-Top Tube” measures in at 79″ x 88” and has premium features like a supportive backrest, a chafe-free neoprene sitting area, an d knuckle-guard-equipped soft foam handles which allow for a luxury trip out on the water. On the other hand, the “Two-Person Deck Tube” (69″ x 72″) boasts a flat surface and low profile to keep you rushing across the surface of the water, mere inches from the spray. They also offer tube ropes which can handle loads of up to 4,100 pounds.

The Sea-Doo towables are made to last, with robust PVC bladders, durable nylon covers, and double webbing foam handles to ensure that you’ll have a blast year after year! So, if you’re looking to get your hands on one of these delights, check out their full line of inflatables and towables at the Sea-Doo website.

The band is about to snap on the 2024 SBT P1 AquaX race season, and even now, racers from around the world are beginning to head to iconic Daytona Beach for the first stop in the six-venue series that promises the speed, adrenaline and competitiveness that has become synonyms with the AquaX brand, but as the saying goes, Wait, There’s More!

Lining up with some of the best racers in the world at the SBT P1 AquaX Daytona Beach Grand Prix on April 19-22 will be Five Monster Energy athletes from other extreme sports, who will compete in AquaX racing for the first time as part of the AquaX Celebrity Challenge, presented by Monster Energy and Yamaha. 

Staged in front of the Daytona Beach Hard Rock Hotel, the enduro race format will feature 35 amateur and 30 pro racers from the United States, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Columbia, all competing for a spot on the podium.  All the racing action will take place on Saturday, April 20, and on Sunday, April 21, from 10 am – 4 pm and is free to the general public.

Monster Energy will be onsite offering free samplings and Yamaha will also have their demo truck on display. 

Read the full press release from P1 AquaX below:

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., –  April 9, 2024 – P1 AquaX USA is returning to Daytona Beach for its season-opening event on April 19-22. The SBT P1 Aqua X Daytona Beach Grand Prix will take place in the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean located in front of the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach.

 This race marks the first stop in the six-venue series for 2024 that will also include events in Indiana and competitions on Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.  New to the event this year is the AquaX Celebrity Challenge, presented by Monster Energy and Yamaha.  Five Monster Energy athletes from other extreme sports will compete in AquaX racing for the first time. 

Daytona Beach has hosted a P1 AquaX USA event every year dating back to the inaugural event of the series in the United States in 2013.  “P1 AquaX USA events have been a fixture in Daytona Beach and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back in 2024,” said Brandon Little, Sports Business Development Manager for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We anticipate an exciting competition and adding another chapter in the storied racing history on the World’s Most Famous Beach. We hope the competitors and all attendees have a wonderful experience in the Daytona Beach area and enjoy all the activities and attractions that the destination has to offer.”

“We love racing in Daytona Beach, and we are very excited to be coming back this year as our season opener,” said Michelle Petro, P1 USA Director of Operations.  “Daytona is such an iconic beach, rich in race history and the water always presents a challenge for our racers. It is an AquaX favorite venue, and we would like to thank the City of Daytona Beach and the Daytona Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau for the support and warm welcome back. April 20 & 21 is going to be an exciting weekend!

This year’s enduro racing format will feature 35 amateur and 30 pro racers all competing for a spot on the podium from the United States, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Columbia.  All the racing action will take place on Saturday, April 20, and on Sunday, April 21, from 10 am – 4 pm and is free to the general public.  Monster Energy will be onsite offering free samplings and Yamaha will also have their demo truck on display for the public to enjoy.

For updates and more information visit: https://p1aquax.com/About the Daytona Beach Area | #LoveDaytonaBeach

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To receive a complimentary Daytona Beach Destination Guide, find a place to stay, or book your next adventure, visit DaytonaBeach.com. #LoveDaytonaBeach.

If you caught our recent piece about financing a jet ski, you know the difficulties that can be involved with figuring out the best way to pay for a new PWC. 

Luckily, the good folks over at Yamaha have just announced a promotion that will make it a whole lot easier to get your hands on a top-of-the-line watercraft this spring! 

The “Yamaha WaveRunners Perfect Choice Event” is making PWC purchasing more accessible than ever by offering not only great pricing on a wide array of Yamaha Waverunner models, but a reduced interest rate and free warranty coverage as well.

The main draw of the Yamaha sales event is their offer of reduced APR for their jet ski financing options. For example, they’re offering introductory 4.99% APR financing for the first 36 months, at which point it would raise to 15.99%. If you’d rather take the no down payment route, they’re offering a no payment for 90 days financing route, which only goes up to 10.99% APR for an 84-month period. Another option is to go with a straight 6.99% APR for 60 months.

Along with these helpful APR options, they’re throwing in a free 2-year “Genuine Yamaha Coverage” warranty on any model from the 2024 line.

If, however, you’d rather save even more still, you can opt for a $500 discount on their non-current models. Any way you cut it, these deals give you the opportunity to get your hands on some high-quality watercraft at a fraction of the normal price!

Check out the options for financing your Yamaha Waverunner while this Spring Sale lasts!

For those paying attention, it will feel a little bit like Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA just appointed a new president, but that was just a little less than five years ago. Then president Eigo Konya guided Kawasaki through a global pandemic,which happened to see some of the highest sales in powersports in the last 15 years resulting in the company achieving record retail sales. With this recent announcement, Mr. Konya will return to Kawasaki Motors, LTD. in Japan.

This positions 30-year Kawasaki veteran Naoki Kawaguchi to take the helm as President of Kawasaki’s USA operations. Coming from a successful stint as the Executive Vice President, 4-Wheel Business, Kawaguchi steps into the role immediately, and looks to further expand Kawasaki’s foothold in the motorcycle, side-by-side and watercraft marketplaces.

Here’s the original press release from Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA:
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. welcomes Naoki Kawaguchi to the role of President effective immediately. Mr. Kawaguchi has a long history with Kawasaki most recently serving as the Executive Vice President, 4-Wheel Business at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. where he oversaw continued sales growth and the highly successful launches of both the Kawasaki Teryx KRX®4 1000 and Kawasaki RIDGE® side x side vehicles.

Mr. Kawaguchi started with Kawasaki 30 years ago as an engineer and has built a diverse background in a variety of roles including Vice President (Factory Manager) at Kawasaki Motors Enterprise Co., LTD in Thailand, various roles within Marketing & Sales as well as Business Planning divisions with Kawasaki Motors, LTD in Japan, and President of Kawasaki Motores do Brazil Ltda. all prior to coming to the United States in 2022.

After leading Kawasaki’s U.S. operations through a global pandemic and helping the company achieve record retail sales, Mr. Eigo Konya will return to Kawasaki Motors, LTD. in Japan where he will serve as Deputy General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Senior Manager of Sales Planning Division, and Manager of Accessories Section.

“This is a very exciting time for Kawasaki,” said Mr. Kawaguchi. “My time dedicated to growing our 4-wheel business culminated with the successful launch of the Kawasaki RIDGE and we have big goals to continue to grow our side x side business along with building on our successful 2-wheel and Jet Ski® heritage. Kawasaki is fortunate to have the best dealer network in the industry and the future is looking very bright.”

If you’ve ever struggled with getting your PWC on and off a pontoon smoothly, you might have wondered what exactly you’re doing wrong. Smoothly executing the transition can require a level of finesse that can seem daunting to beginners, and doing it correctly isn’t just important for looking cool – it’s necessary for yours and your watercraft’s safety. That’s where Jet Tech’s guide to pontoon maneuvering comes in.

Before revving up your engine, consider a few key factors that could affect your strategy. Your weight and the model of the jet ski, as well as conditions such as the presence of currents or other watercraft nearby can all play a role in determining the effort and technique needed, so plan accordingly and take all necessary precautions before attempting this for the first time. 

As detailed in the video, there are a few important steps for putting your jet ski into the water. Firstly, ensure it starts smoothly and that the drain bung is securely in place. Start the jet ski while it’s still on the pontoon, then gently push it back towards the water’s edge, maintaining control without letting it plunge in fully. Once it’s in position, mount the jet ski and clip in, using your body weight to assist in thrusting it backward as you navigate off the pontoon.

As for getting back onto the pontoon, the most important thing is to take it slow. Approach the pontoon from the water, guiding the nose of the jet ski gently onto the platform. With a light acceleration, coax the jet ski onto the pontoon until it’s fully secured. Then power down the engine and prepare for your next adventure.

Mastering the art of getting on and off a pontoon with your jet ski is all about technique and safety. For a visual guide and a comprehensive walkthrough of the process, check out Jet Tech’s YouTube video. With their expert tips, you’ll be navigating pontoon life like a pro in no time.