If you’re only now waking up to the realization that 2024 will be a helluva year when it comes to top end performance PWC, you’ve been sleeping for a while. Both Sea-Doo and Yamaha rolled out new engines for this year, and some of the fastest tuners in the world are already making huge gains. Leading the pack is FuelTech USA, breaking huge ground with its standalone ECUs, harnesses and tuning software.
While FuelTech’s CEO Anderson Dick perfects his 1,400-horsepower compound turbo Yamaha, his company has rolled out a catalog of parts and components that will unlock the potential in Sea-Doo’s 325-horsepower RXT-X and RXP-X. FuelTech was first to develop a true “plug and play” adapter harnesses to easily integrate its FT450, FT550, FT600 full-color touch screen dash display, ECUs or FT550LITE ECU.
Per FuelTech, “Our PowerFT line of ECUs are IP67 rated for use in marine applications […] to take your [Sea-Doo] to the next level.” Applicable for all 300 and 325-horsepower Sea-Doo models, FuelTech’s performance parts – such as the SparkPRO-3 (Nautical/Off-Road) high power inductive ignition module, high impedance fuel injectors, pressure sensors, and more – allow for maximum engine management and tuneability!
It was roughly a year after Kawasaki’s introduction of the SX-R 1500 (now christened the SX-R 160) back in late 2017 that Unlimited PWC had its fixed steering hood and steering system ready for international sales. The fixed steering system and hood was offered as a “made to order” package, but quickly drew attention from around the world for converting the new 4-stroke JetSki into a X2 derivative.
Only recently did Unlimited PWC capture lightning in a bottle a second time by revealing it’s fixed steering system and hood for the 2021-and-newer Yamaha SuperJet. Although not currently listed on Unlimited’s website, Unlimited PWC Fixed Steering Hood Kit for the Yamaha SuperJet is available for purchase and is expected to be featured on both the website store as well as the digital catalog soon enough.
Until that time, it’s best to forward all sales inquiries to [email protected]. In addition to developing an incredible array of go-fast parts for Sea-Doo, Kawasaki and Yamaha watercraft, Unlimited PWC has been actively developing a full swathe of wetsuit johns, lifevests (PFDs), gloves and other necessary riding equipment and apparel to keep you protected and comfortable. All of that is to say that they’ve certainly got their hands full.
The SuperJet kit – similar to the Kawasaki SX-R 160 kit – includes the hand-laid fiberglass hood replacement, billet steering neck, hinges, plates, grommet for the harness, mounting hardware and rubberized seal. When installed, Unlimited PWC claims a total reduced weight of nearly 50% over the factory hood and handlepole. The handlebars, chin pad and replacement grips are all available as accessories and add-ons through Unlimited PWC’s catalog.
When you think “Yamaha,” it would stand to reason that your mind turns to power, speed, precision, and all sorts of fun.
But Yamaha, in 2023, showed Georgia, as well as Pennsylvania and New York, that Yamaha is serious business, serious innovation – and a serious route to security and success.
On Dec. 6, Yamaha announced that the Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program added three new schools to its list of participants, bringing the total number to 120 nationwide.
According to the release, the program was developed in 2015 to develop a stronger marine technician workforce through a certified curriculum, Yamaha system access and product donations used in the classroom for hands-on training.
The three newest partners in the program are Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia, the Monroe Career & Technical Institute in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, and Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York.
The two-part curriculum includes “Introduction to Outboard Systems,” for students who wish to start a career as a marine industry technician. Students who successfully complete the course receive Yamaha Marine’s Introduction to Outboard Systems Certification, which is a prerequisite for Yamaha’s new Maintenance Certification Program (MCP), which is based on the 20, 100-, 300-, 500- and 1,000-hour maintenance procedures for Yamaha Outboards. MCP students will leave the Yamaha Technical School Partner with certified maintenance competencies that prepare them to be immediately profitable in Yamaha dealership service departments.
“We understand the importance of providing exciting educational opportunities for students by offering programs such as marine technician training,” said Kenyon Ward, Senior Marine Training Coordinator, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “Yamaha’s hands-on training curriculum gives students real-world experiences and further broadens the education opportunities schools can bring to the table.”
And speaking of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, earlier this year, the facility, which is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, opened the new Yamaha Marine Innovation Center, also in Kennesaw.
Governor Brian Kemp and Kennesaw mayor Derek Easterling attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 75,280 square foot facility, which now houses the Yamaha Marine Connected Division as well as Yamaha U.S. Marine Development, Yamaha Marine Product Management and Yamaha Marine Technical Marketing.
“We believe Georgia is an exceptional location for business growth and development. The Marine Innovation Center represents the fourth major Yamaha facility in the state, joining Yamaha’s Marine headquarters in Kennesaw, the Yamaha Motorsports and Intelligent Machinery Group headquarters in Marietta, and the Yamaha Motor Corporation manufacturing facility in Newnan,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
Yamaha career opportunities within Marine Connected Division include business planning, user experience, IoT/Cloud Infrastructure, product planning, data analysis, sales and marketing positions. Positions within the Yamaha U.S. Marine Development, Product Management and Marine Technical Marketing Division include control engineers, perception engineers, product development engineers, project managers, hydrodynamics engineers and various software engineers.
“According to the Outdoor Industry Association, recreational businesses bring over $27 billion to Georgia’s economy every year and employ around 238,000 people,” said Kemp.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., markets and sells marine outboard motors ranging in size from 2.5 to 450 horsepower. It also markets and sells fiberglass, jet-drive sport boats ranging from 19 to 27 feet, and personal watercraft.
For more information about the Yamaha Technical School Partnership program or to find a Yamaha TSP school partner near you, contact [email protected].
You can read the full press release on the Technical School Partnership program here and the company’s announcement regarding the Marine Innovation Center here.
Looking to improve acceleration and increase your top speed? If the answer is yes (and when wouldn’t it be?) then you need to add horsepower and torque – and that’s where Active Jetsport steps in.
Unlike with “re-grind” deals, you won’t have to send in your stock camshaft, and you will be getting a brand new race camshaft machined from aerospace grade billet steel alloy that won’t break rocker arms or cause iBR issues like other cams on the market.
Cam fits all 215 / 230 / 255 / 260 / 300 Sea-Doo models, but like with all performance camshaft, custom fuel tuning is required.
To top it off, not only does the race camshaft receive top reviews on the Active Jetsport website and the company’s Ebay page, but customer service from the company gets top reviews, also.
“I honestly believe one of the better cam out there, Very professional customer service,” said one customer, with another adding, “Super fast shipping and great camshaft. Installed this camshaft in my GPRXP running just a X-Charger, tons of mid range power and 3 mile an hour speed gain. Awesome deal will be buying again.”
When purchased through the Active Jetsport Ebay Site, where they have a 100% positive rating, this race cam is $479.00, but on the company’s website, the price drops to $449.99 with same-day shipping.
On December 5, IJSBA announced the opening of the annual rule-change suggestion period, allowing racers and other interested individuals the opportunity, in a very specified format, to suggest changes to IJSBA rules and regulations. The suggestion period was set to expire on Dec. 20.
IJSBA Executive Director Scott Frazier, in the post, explained that, according to the standard procedures for the annual suggestion/review/action period, the suggestions would be compiled and a list of recommendations would be made available to the public for peer review on Dec. 23, and after Christmas, those recommendations would be submitted to the IJSBA Board of Directors with a request for approval or rejection by New Year’s event. He said that, by Jan. 4, the Board’s results would be made public, and by Jan. 11, a draft of pending rule changes would be submitted for peer review, with finalized publication of the rules made by Jan. 18.
On Dec. 26, Frazier posted to the IJSBA website, stating that, in response to “incidents at the 2023 Kings Cup and final round of the 2023 IJSBA WGP-1 World Series,” there would be an extension of the rule suggestion period, and a drafting of a global code of conduct. He mentioned, also, that there were currently disciplinary actions pending regarding the Thailand incident.
Regarding the rule suggestion period, Frazier stated, “The rule suggestion period is closed and the synopsis of suggestions made will be posted within 24 hours. However, IJSBA has received considerable input, the last several days, regarding updating and clarifying sponson language in response to rulings made at the 2023 Kings Cup. Therefore, IJSBA will continue to receive any rule change suggestions relating to sponsons until January 2 at 3:00 PM.”
Regarding a Global Code of Conduct, he stated that the IJSBA is drafting a global Code of Conduct to apply to all races, and said the global code would be based on the IJSBA World Finals Code of Conduct, which has been in place since 2005. He stated “Expected conduct and good sportsmanship do not have to be spelled out for most of us to know when we have stepped outside of the space where we should be. This updated code of conduct will more likely spell out when the line is crossed for administrative response as well as which responses should be expected by the public.”
In a statement about pending disciplinary actions regarding the Thailand event(s), he stated “IJSBA has received an extensive volume of comments and request for administrative action regarding conduct that took place during the Kings Cup event in December. Reported conduct was exclusive to a single block of incidents which we will address in a separate posting. Please be aware we have received sufficient comment to prepare a response. The IJSBA response will be consistent with the responses we have made in the past to similar incidents. This draft will be submitted to the WGP-1 World Series organizers for joint finalization.”
On Dec. 27, as IJSBA released the compiled list of suggestions submitted for changes to the 2024 IJSBA Competition Rule Book. The full list of suggestions can be read here.
He notes that “IJSBA’s Rule Book Glossary defines sponsons as follows: “Sponson: A special surface which may be attached to the hull sides or transom for stability. Ski Division Only: Sponsons may be attached to the hull sides, transom or inside the bond flange portion of the hull.”
Following a lengthy discussion of sponson-related rules, and the Thailand rulings, Frazier concludes by saying,
“This language can be interpreted that the portion of the sponson to be evaluated is only the surface area which intersects with the water. Historically, it cannot be disputed that sponsons with recessed areas above the bond flange have been allowed for competition. Further, some sponsons have indentations to receive bolts and screws; these indentations make 6mm sponsons less than 6mm in the sections where the screwheads and boltheads are intended to rest. Thus, IJSBA is left with a conflicting set of interpretations from officials at various events. IJSBA must resolve this conflict.The IJSBA Managing Director will recommend to the IJSBA Board of Directors that sponson language, in all classes, will be changed to allow for indentations of less than 6mm where screwheads and boltheads are placed for seating. A recommendation will also be issued that allows for the portion of bond line affixed sponsons to be recessed above the bond line. IJSBA wants to make it perfectly clear that this recommendation is based upon reconciling rulings based on a lot of currently existing sponsons and is not, in any way, a reflection upon any decision made by any official.”
Frazier invited anyone with questions regarding statements made in the release to email [email protected].
Beware – bad things happen at midnight. When that clock strikes 12, coaches become pumpkins, horses turn into mice, coachmen become rats, dresses turn into rags, and, even worse, RIVA’s New Year sale ends – at least that’s the story on January 1, 2024.
Until the stroke of midnight on the first day of 2024, though, RIVA is slashing prices across the board – even the popular stuff!
Need a performance kit? They’re 15% off. How about seat covers, exhaust, pumps, air intakes and seat covers? All up to 15% off. Electrical and fuel parts? Yup, you guessed it, up to 15% off.
And that’s just a start. OEM watercraft covers are up to 20% off, FX Waverunner (2019-21) Audio Package Kits are a whopping 25% off, and apparel is up to 20% off – unless it’s Jet Pilot, then it’s 25% off.
Anchors, ropes, bags and storage, plus RIVA’s fun selection of towables, are all up to 10% off during the New Year’s Sale, and you can find prices up to 45% off throughout the store (and website).
And to top it all off, RIVA is throwing in free shipping on orders of more than $150 during the end of year sale .
Check out the RIVA website for all the New Year sale deals, but remember, the sale ends at midnight on Jan. 1.
And, the small print: 2023 End of the Year Sale promotional offer valid 12/26/23 through midnight 1/1/24 for in stock items only and while supplies last. May not be combined with any other offers or promotions. Valid only at participating locations. Free Shipping available in Continental USA only and does not apply to oversized items, which may be subject to additional charges. Sales Pricing not valid on prior purchases, layaway payments, or backordered products. Orders returned are subject to restocking fee. Returns of any portion of a purchase will require equal forfeiture of offer or amount equal to offer.
Christmas may be over, but the social-media mavens over at Impros Impellers are still slashing prices.
Continuing their pre-Christmas sale through the end of the year, all online inventory orders placed through Dec. 31 will receive 20 percent off their order, and shipping is free for all U.S. orders of more than $150. No codes necessary at checkout! (repair/service work not included in sale).
In November, Impros revved up their Black Friday Sale by giving customers who shared the company’s Facebook sales post on their own page, a chance to increase their discount for the Black Friday Sale.
For the Year-End Blowout, facebook fans can win Impros decals by commenting “HOOKED” on Impros’ Sale Post and sharing that post to their own Facebook feed. Five winners will be drawn on Jan. 1 from those who commented and shared.
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Everyone knows that PWC riders – whether they are racers or rec riders (or both) – are a unique bunch – and few would argue that, out of that unique bunch, freestylers are in a class all their own.
Yesterday, while skimming through Google to find an appropriate Christmas Greeting image to go with WCJ’s holiday wishes for you all, I came across a video … which led me to another video … which led straight down a rabbit-hole to land caught somewhere between Alice In Wonderland’s weirdness, RedBull TV’s extreme adrenaline, and an outtake reel for Hot Water.
For many WCJ readers, it may come as no surprise that the detour that led to this rabbit hole adventure – and this article – was a Christmas Greeting video from the one and only Gomez family…and those who know Mark, or know of Mark, know that his videos are an addictive mashup of legendary freestyle skill, a well-developed sense of humor, a tendency to follow impulse, regardless of the apparent logic … and what is apparently a deep connection in the giant inflated costume industry.
Here, beginning with this year’s holiday greetings from Mark & Kaley (and, one would assume, Jet Boo, too), are a few of my favorite Gomez video treasures.
We’re slipping this one in as close to the wire as we can. Normally, The Watercraft Journal publishes its annual Watercraft of The Year award much earlier in December, but always before Christmas. As you can see by the publishing date, it’s just a couple of days before the holiday. [Yikes!] This year’s podium was a bit tougher than before as many units that we felt could’ve been contenders were out of reach and consequently, excluded from ranking. This is due to a policy we have wherein we do not include vehicles that we at WCJ have not personally tested.
We’ve made our process for ranking any one model as straightforward as possible: each unit is weighed against a specific scale indicating excellence in four categories: Innovation, Design, Execution and Affect or what we call the IDEA score. These categories evaluate a personal watercraft’s achievements in Innovation; overall Design; the final Execution of the production vehicle; and finally, the model’s lasting Affect on the marketplace and/or industry.
Increasing the total possible points to 80 (up from our previous 40-point scale) helped widen the gap between each contender. In previous years, judging required extensive back-and-forth. Not so with this larger points scale. For 2023, no such deliberation was needed as the gaps between our podium are rather significant – particularly as each entry is so considerably unique one from another. Each of these showed excellence in their particular market segment, appealing to very different audiences, but showcasing superior achievements in each of our four categories.
Lastly, regular fans of The Watercraft Journal IRL podcast will note that these final three units are clearly not this author’s preferred personal choices – yet again exemplifying that The Watercraft Journal’s Watercraft of The Year award is not a matter of individual preference but that of recognizing excellence where it is demonstrated. This award is outside of one person’s solitary opinion, but a review of the machines developed and produced for the entirety of the personal watercraft market/audience.
2023 Watercraft of The Year 2nd Runner-Up: 2023 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 Apex Innovation: 16; Design: 16; Execution: 17; Affect: 14; Total: 63 points
It’s not often that a personal watercraft manufacturer offers a limited edition, mid-production machine. The mere novelty of the 2023 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 Apex‘s mid-year release is likely a key contributor to the unit’s explosive reception. Well that, and its being teased by Sea-Doo ambassador Anthony Radetic and Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo in Spring of 2022 also helped quite a bit.
Endowed with a European supercar paint scheme, premier graphics and carbon fiber highlights, the Apex also came with a heavy price bump over the standard RXP-X – an additional $4,500, putting it at $20,999 – which also added to the ski’s exclusivity. But that price tag wasn’t just for bragging rights.
The Apex brandished the industry’s first fully-formed carbon fiber hood (a first for a mass production unit); an all-new hydraulically-tensioned, 3-way adjustable steering damper; BRP’s premium Tech Package; and both the single rider bolstered saddle and the optional second rider seat – both wrapped in custom green vinyl.
Weirdly enough, the Apex offered no increase in performance or even a measurable weight savings due to the carbon fiber hood. Heck, Sea-Doo didn’t bother to provide serial numbers for the limited run – but it didn’t matter. Folks came running. In fact, demand was such that dealers were trading units among themselves just to keep customers happy. It was a phenomenon – particularly for during a declining economy.
Again, the Apex was almost identical to the standard RXP-X 300 in every performative way, which is why we at The Watercraft Journal cautioned eager buyers from running off to buy one. Our prediction rightly proved correct as only a few months later did these impulse buyers realize that everything that made their 2023 Apex unique was now standard equipment on the 2024 RXP-X 325 – a model far, far superior to the Apex.
2023 Watercraft of The Year 1st Runner-Up: 2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX JetSki Innovation: 18; Design: 17; Execution: 17; Affect: 13; Total: 65 points
At first blush, many may bristle at the idea that the naturally-aspirated 2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX JetSki would rank higher than its 310-horsepower supercharged sibling but they would be missing two key factors: the Ultra 160LX introduces several key industry firsts to the non-supercharged luxury runabout market segment; and this model (and its mid-tier Ultra 160LX-S sibling) demonstrate a commitment to a key segment that Kawasaki had all but ignored for well over a dozen years.
Effectively a carbon copy of the 2022 Ultra 310LX – save for the boosted powerplant – the 160LX retains all of the niceties first debuted the year prior on the aforementioned JetSki, namely LED running bow lights; a full-color TFT digital dashboard operated via a scrolling jog dial; Jetsound 4S four-speaker sound system operated via Bluetooth connectivity; dual USB ports; a wind-deflecting meter visor; an extended Ultra deck; a reverse facing camera; and a smattering of other features.
The Ultra 160LX elevated what a non-supercharged luxury runabout could be; and the efforts were more than just skin deep. Kawasaki poured huge efforts into improving the Ultra’s weight distribution, center of gravity and rider ergonomics (3-way adjustable seating, deeper footwells, pinched knee coves and 5-way adjustable steering). But it’s not all roses: Kawasaki’s sluggish KSRD braking system responds like an afterthought and the Ultra deck’s multi-mount system is utterly inconvenient when compared to Sea-Doo’s LinQ.
Nevertheless, what Kawasaki brought to this hungry market segment is commendable – particularly when one considers the 2023 marks 16 years of the same hull design and 19 years for the powertrain. Priced with a MSRP of $17,299, the Ultra 160LX is nowhere near what you’d call a point-of-entry machine; but for those looking for crème de la crème luxury without the gas guzzling supercharger, this is gonna be your best choice – particularly if you’re looking for optimal rough water traversing in your travels.
2023 Watercraft of The Year: 2023 Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 Innovation: 18; Design: 16; Execution: 17; Affect: 18; Total: 69 points
Throughout The Watercraft Journal’s decade of publishing as no single personal watercraft received more scathing criticism than the 2023 Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170. Simultaneously, has no other PWC received more vocal push-back from its audience in its defense than the Explorer Pro. Despite our detailed disapproval for this unit, the customers absolutely love this thing. And the sales prove it. While some units are still found filling showroom floors, many of the contrivances introduced on the Explorer Pro have been purchased and added to existing units.
Awash in additional LinQ mounts for a cup and extra rod holders, a secondary cargo deck fixed behind the rear passenger, and a revised deck extension, the Explorer Pro was an accessory catalog’s wet dream. A multiplicity of LinQ gas caddies, storage bins and coolers could be arranged and rearranged to meet every individual’s cargo capacity needs. A 7-inch Garmin full-color touchscreen maps the nearby terrain, giving a full view of the area around them and pages chocked full of route mapping and waterways. Neon rub rails adorn the bow and gunwales.
Of course, the windshield lured in many hoping to escape brisk wind or bow spray. The heavily padded saddle and adjustable-height steering neck meant riders can sit further back on the bench or upright as they cruise. In our testing, we found the weight relocation towards the rear (when fully laden) catastrophic to ride enjoyment – something already in question for all ST3-based Sea-Doos. In this form, the characteristic bow hunting of the ST3 hull is exasperated and prone to chine walking (a loose-feeling, walking side-to-side behavior).
In light of this, we admit that the static/low speed balance and stability is second to none. Its dry ride allows the rider to don jeans and a flannel shirt if so inclined. Gone is any semblance of sporty riding but that doesn’t seem to matter; people flocked to the 2023 Explorer Pro 170. Social media groups were organized and excursions scheduled. This machine was a hit. And as noted above, many began to retrofit their current ST3-based Sea-Doos with windshields and extra cargo racks. And for that the 2023 Sea-Doo Explorer Pro 170 earned the points necessary to win the 2023 Watercraft of The Year.
Sea-Doo has recently announced their 2024 Boat Show season schedule, with corporate displays of the 2024, or as they term it, the MY24, product line, planned at six major North American winter boat shows in 2024.
Featured displays will include the powerful RXP-X and RXT-X 325 model personal watercraft models.
In addition to their 2024 personal watercraft models, Sea-Doo will be showing off their Sea-Doo Switch and Manitou Explorer pontoons, with test rides available at some shows.
Sea-Doo’s 2024 Boat Show Season schedule includes
Toronto International Boat Show January 19 – 28 at Enercare Center, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. in Toronto Show hours are Weekdays, 11am to 7pm; Saturdays, 10am to 6pm; Sunday, January 21, 10am to 6pm; and Sunday, January 28, 10am to 5pm; with First Look Friday from 1 – 7 p.m. on January 19. Tickets are $25 for adults, children 16 and under free, and $40 for First Look Friday, with several special deals available. Visit the website for more information.
Discover Boating New York Boat Show January 24 – 28 at Javits Center, 655 W 34th Street in New York Show hours are Wednesday – Friday, Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult tickets are $18 online, $20 on site, with children 12 and under free. Visit the website for more information.
Boat Michigan’s Detroit Boat Show January 27 – February 4 at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center) in Detroit Show hours are Saturdays: 11am – 8pm, Sundays & Monday: 11am – 6pm and Tuesday – Friday: 3pm – 9pm Tickets are $14 for adults; children 12 and under are free with an adult, and admission is free for active military, police and firefighters. Visit the website for tickets or more information.
Montreal International Boat Show
February 8 – 11 at at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Hours are Feb. 8 & 9, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Feb 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for youth and seniors, and free for children under 12 Visit the website for more information.
Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show February 14 – 18 at six locations, including the Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride Park, Herald Plaza, Venetian Marina, Museum Park Marina, and Superyacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Tickets are available at a variety of price points, with a 1-day general admission adult ticket listed at $43. Sea-Doo and Manitou will have an on-water display at Sea Isle Marina during the Miami International Boat Show, where we will be conducting test rides on the Sea-Doo Switch and Manitou Explore pontoons. Visit the website for more information
Atlantic City Boat Show Feb 28 – March 3, 2024 at the Atlantic City Convention Center Hours are Wednesday – Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, and children 12 and under are free Visit the website for more information
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It’s almost that time again—boat show season that is—and the corporate Sea-Doo team will be out in force with the full MY24 product line on display at North America’s biggest winter shows.
This year, Sea-Doo will have corporate displays at the Detroit, Toronto, New York, Miami, Montreal, and Atlantic City Boat Shows.
In addition, Sea-Doo and Manitou will have an on-water display at Sea Isle Marina during the Miami International Boat Show, where we will be conducting test rides on the Sea-Doo Switch and Manitou Explore pontoons.
Media-specific rides are welcome and encouraged. Don’t miss this chance to lay eyes on the most innovative watercraft and boats on the market, including the new RXP-X and RXT-X 325, the most powerful stock personal watercraft in history. See you on the show floor!
The three newest partners in the program are Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia, the Monroe Career & Technical Institute in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, and Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York. 
“According to the Outdoor Industry Association, recreational businesses bring over $27 billion to Georgia’s economy every year and employ around 238,000 people,” said Kemp.
On December 5, IJSBA announced the opening of the 
Regarding the rule suggestion period, Frazier stated, “The rule suggestion period is closed and the synopsis of suggestions made will be posted within 24 hours. However, IJSBA has received considerable input, the last several days, regarding updating and clarifying sponson language in response to rulings made at the 2023 Kings Cup. Therefore, IJSBA will continue to receive any rule change suggestions relating to sponsons until January 2 at 3:00 PM.”
Beware – bad things happen at midnight. When that clock strikes 12, coaches become pumpkins, horses turn into mice, coachmen become rats, dresses turn into rags, and, even worse, 
Anchors, ropes, bags and storage, plus RIVA’s fun selection of towables, are all up to 10% off during the New Year’s Sale, and you can find prices up to 45% off throughout the store (and website).
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Christmas may be over, but the social-media mavens over at 
For the Year-End Blowout, facebook fans can win Impros decals by commenting “HOOKED” on 
Year End Blowout Sale 20% off ALL online orders now through December 31st – and FREE shipping for all US orders $150+. 
Everyone knows that PWC riders – whether they are racers or rec riders (or both) – are a unique bunch – and few would argue that, out of that unique bunch, freestylers are in a class all their own. 
