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Radinn Announces First Rental-Ready Jetboard

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The Watercraft Journal received a press release from Radinn announcing their approval to bring the X-Sport to market as a rental, making Radinn the first to bring an electric jetboard into the rental industry. The crew spent years testing and developing the Radinn X-Sport model to get it ready for the rental market.

The X-Sport is the company’s most durable and stable model, which makes it perfect for rental purposes. The battery is on point as well, as it is the only battery in the industry that can withstand multiple charges per day. Radinn’s venture into the rental business brings them closer to their goal of bringing surfing to everyone.

“Our vision as a company is to bring the dream of surfing to the people, regardless of weather, surf experience or location,” says Chief Product Officer Martin Malmqvist. “We are excited to increase access to the sport and become the first company in the world to offer a rental-ready and warranty-backed jetboard.”

Read the full press release below:

Malmö, Sweden: Radinn, the world’s first mass-produced jetboard company, today announced that their X-Sport model is approved for rental purposes. The news, which comes after years of extensive testing, developing a surf club proof of concept and R&D protocols, opens up new possibilities within the tourism and water sport markets.

“Our vision as a company is to bring the dream of surfing to the people, regardless of weather, surf experience or location,” says Chief Product Officer Martin Malmqvist.

“We are excited to increase access to the sport and become the first company in the world to offer a rental-ready and warranty-backed jetboard.”

Released late last year, the X-Sport has seen continuous improvements to its driveline and software. This has increased the overall stability of the jetboard, specifically when it comes to safety and the lifetime of the battery.

Says Malmqvist, “Our latest electronics and software development means more resistance to duress of different types. We’re currently the only player in our sector that offers a battery capable of withstanding charging and depleting several times a day, as is common in a rental situation. Our new warranty reflects this use case, so rental companies can feel confident in expanding their portfolio with this completely new and fun activity.”

The Radinn X-Sport starts at $12,995 / €13.145 excluding VAT and is available for purchase online.

Gallery: 2022 IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, AZ

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The 2022 IJSBA World Finals, as always, showcased the best the sport has to offer – not only in terms of the fast boats and fine-tuned instincts of the champions, but in the grit, determination and passion of every first-time novice, every never-say-die veteran and every perennial challenger. A common theme of conversations throughout the pits and Vendor Alley was the apparent upswing in interest and attendance after the past several COVID-impacted years.

According to IJSBA statistics, slightly more than 400 riders from 30-plus countries made the journey to Lake Havasu City despite hyper-inflated gas prices and weather-delayed air transportation. In typical fashion, a large number of racers nosed up to the band in multiple classes as those 400-plus racers accounted for nearly 750 class entries over six days of world-class racing.

“This marks a return to IJSBA’s pre-pandemic numbers with many classes having full lines with several having qualifiers,” IJSBA announced, “The pits were completely full. Parking reached a high not seen since 2016.” Behind the band was not the only place a resurgence was noted. Numbers were significantly up for other World Finals benchmarks, also.

Another key point for the 2022 World Finals, according to IJSBA Executive Director Scott Frasier, was the four-day live streaming effort. “The WGP-1 series partnership helped ensure that persons abroad were able to enjoy the event.  The life stream reached 271,100 views and this wasn’t the final number,” Frasier reported on Tuesday following the event. “This amazing footage and professional live coverage have never before been delivered to the World Finals.”

Despite the encouraging numbers, this year’s World Finals was not smooth sailing, with the week being a technical, logistical and emotional rollercoaster for many event staff, racers, crew members and spectators. An unexpected storm early in Finals week was the first in a line of unfortunate events, with high winds and torrential rain wreaking havoc in the pits and delaying practice schedules.

Several non-race related medical emergencies in the pits caused equally unexpected delays in racing due to on-site ambulance response to those incidents, which meant waiting for replacement ambulance service to be put in place (as required by both insurance, and common sense).

The deepest low came early on Saturday as the first moto of the Pro Ski GP got underway. Nearly 20 of the most skilled, experienced and well-known racers in the industry filled the lineup. Add to that the popularity of the log jump, and spectators were glued to the race course as racers battled for position throughout the first lap. Then tragedy struck as the two front-runners collided, catapulting both riders from their skis.

While the collision itself did not appear to be severe at the outset, the bunched-up nature of the racers – exceedingly typical during the first laps of a highly-contested race packed with top-level racers – led to horrific consequences. Tyron Moztouris was struck by several skis, including a blow that cracked his helmet. Motzouris was transported to the Las Vegas for emergency medical treatment, with his family, including brother and fellow racer, Dustin Motzouris by his side.

“Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Tyron is stable and having a good day […] but it’s a long long road ahead, truthfully the doctors don’t know what will happen or to what level Tyron can recover, I know him so I don’t put limitations on him, but I am aware this is a marathon not a sprint and you mentally have to be ready for the grind ahead. We are ready for this and determined to have the best out come possible. Thank you for all the messages and prayers, this has made all the difference,” stated Dustin in a Facebook post.

“Overall, and from an event perspective, 2022 was a great year of racing except for Tyron Motzouris getting hurt on Saturday morning. The Pro GP Ski excitement was really high this year, with a solid international field and mixed-in local Lake Havasu talent; but of course everything changed with Tyron’s crash,” Bill Scott at Works H20Designs told The Watercraft Journal. “In that regard, along with everyone in the community, we are praying and thinking of the Motz family and Tyron’s recovery.”

Delays in racing, caused by the on and off-course medical emergencies, prompted Frasier to cancel two motos on Sunday, which brought about some concern and criticism from racers, which Frasier responded to in a IJSBA website post, explaining his decision making process and requesting for input from racers on future policies to avoid similar situations:

“As the IJSBA Executive Director, I would like to personally make some direct statements about the decision on Sunday to end racing two motos early.  This was my decision and I understand some people are disappointed.  I will accept the criticism levied by those who disagree while standing by the decision as the right one to make. IJSBA will open up a review process to invite competitors to formally weigh in this topic and help set ground for future policies,” Frasier wrote.

“Please think through the talking points so we can work out all the potential for positive change when we come together and discuss them. Most of all, please keep Tyron in your hearts and thoughts. If there really is any kind of spiritual energy that exists we definitely want to send it his way. With your guidance IJSBA will continue to deliver you the very best of our ability.”

During the first day of racing, Tucson, Arizona’s Dave Zipperian nailed down the first podium spot in a packed Amateur Veteran Ski Stock class, while fan favorite Johnny Smith locked down the Blaster GP championship despite a rough second moto. Tory Snyder overcame a disappointing Moto 1 with a win in Motos 2 and 3 to claim to Amateur Runabout 1100 Limited championship.

Returning for Day 2, Snyder once again snagged a top podium spot, this time in a talent-packed lineup of 18. Jake Zier claimed the silver, and Christopher Landis took the bronze. The Amateur Runabout 1100 stock class was dominated by Thailand with the top 4 spots locked down by Thai racers. Master Ski GP was a battle between more than a dozen veteran racers. Despite Mike Klippenstein’s wins in Motos 2 and 3, a rough Moto 1 allowed David Cabrera to walk away as 2022 class champion with solid performances in all 3 motos.

The third day of racing saw Sebastian Girello indeed, “go fast” claiming the top podium spot in Amateur Ski GP over second and third place Thai finishers, Tanaid Molee and Tanawin Molee. In Junior Ski Lites 10-12, Havasu natives Britton Reinhar (1) and Ty Smith took top spots, while fellow Lake Havasu City youths also took spots 5, 6, 7, 12 and 16 out of the 19-racer lineup.

The Junior Ski Lites 13-15 class was also packed with young Havasu talent, but none were able to outmaneuver Jayden Richeardson (1) of Australia or Lauri Ander-Hubert (2) of Estonia. In Master Ski Stock, Mike Klippenstein again nailed down a win in Motos 2 and 3, but this time, his second place finish in Moto 1 was enough to take home the championship ahead of Dufaud Phillipe (2) and David Zipperian (3).

On Friday, Thailand was able to take the top two spots in Pro-Am Runabout 1100 Stock as well as the Top 4 spots in Pro Runabout 1100 Open. In Amateur freestyle, Michigan competitor Jack Ziegler walked away with the championship out of a field of 10 followed by Brody Shakely of Havasu (2) and Parker Scholand (3).

During Saturday and Sunday’s racing, in a class filled with familiar names and fast skis, Nuttakorn Pupakdee of Thailand secured the win with Abdullah Alfadhel taking the second spot and Permpon Teerapatpanich taking third. But many eyes were on the battle for 4th and 5th where Deven Farthing managed to rank one spot ahead of his father, Dustin Farthing.

In Pro-Am Women’s Ski Stock, Sweden’s Emma-Nellie Ortendahl managed to edge out UK’s Lucy Gadsby for the championship, while in Amateur Women’s Runabout 1100 Stock, Thailand again ran the top 3 spots with Sasina Phiwngam (1), Chanapa Phollamai (2) and Orphan Teerapatpanich (3) overcoming an amazing race and crowd inspiration, Sophie Francis (4).

In Pro Sport GP, Georgia’s Deven Farthing turned the tables, topping Thailand racers Wuttipong Suwanthongkhao (2) and Supak Settura (3). In the Pro-Am Endurance Runabout class, France’s Jean Bruno Pastorello locked down the championship ahead of Aqsa Aswar (2) and Theerapong Pimpawat (3). Full results from all classes can be found at www.ijsba.com.  Visit www.watersedgephoto.online for more photos from the 2022 IJSBA World Finals.

Video: Rebuilding After Hurricane Ian with Jiggin’ with Jordan

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YouTube content creator Jiggin’ with Jordan puts things into perspective in his video about helping the victims of Hurricane Ian. The hurricane was initially forecast to make landfall where his mom lives on the water, putting her at ground zero.

Emotions were running high with her in the cone’s bullseye. The track shifted and hit a few hours south. Jordan was emotionally tied to this storm and loaded up a trailer after cleaned up some of the mess at his place. The dude is full of gratitude. He still has a home with a few downed trees and a little flooding.

Jordan loaded his trailer with supplies, including generators, gasoline, tarps, and other goods for the people devastated by the storm. He headed to southwest to meet with Captain Marco to see where they could be of service at the real ground zero.

hey traveled by boat through canals and other waterways, passing the wreckage of boats, homes, bridges, and other structures that were wiped out by the massive storm surge and winds from Hurricane Ian.

Jordan needed someone like Captain Marco to navigate the waterways in southwest Florida. They motored to Captiva, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers Beach, the true ground zero and dropped off fuel and other supplies to the people in need.

Jordan and the guys have awesome attitudes making them perfect for bringing help and moral support to the people. It’s tough and the video is very sobering. We’re grateful for guys like Jordan and others who help in a time of need. As someone who has lived in FLA and NC for over 30 years combined and been through some rough hurricanes, I felt this video to my core.

Pennzoil Announces New Outdoors Line of Marine (Watercraft) Oil

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Pennzoil announced the release of a new line of engine oils for outdoor vehicles at the SEMA Show. The oils are formulated for outdoor vehicles in North America. These include ATVs/UTVs, watercraft, motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

The synthetic has been specially formulated for the extreme conditions these recreation vehicles are often subjected to. The VP of Lubricants Marketing at Shell Lubricants said they wanted to take the technology that Pennzoil customers are accustomed to and provide the same for those who love the outdoors.

Read the complete press release below:
Pennzoil® has announced the new Pennzoil Outdoors line of engine oils designed for the vehicles of outdoor enthusiasts at the SEMA Show. The new portfolio includes engine oils formulated for outdoor recreation vehicles in North America including ATVs/UTVs, watercrafts, motorcycles, and snowmobiles.

“Whether it’s enjoying the backcountry on an ATV or enjoying time boating with the family, we’re excited to bring this new line to outdoor enthusiasts to give them peace of mind during their adventures,” said Bree Sandlin, Vice President of Lubricants Marketing at Shell Lubricants. “It’s important for us to continue to innovate to meet the needs of our consumers. We’ve taken the technology that Pennzoil customers are accustomed to in their passenger cars and formulated these small engine oils to provide the same performance and protection for those who love the outdoors.”

ATVs/UTVs, boats, motorcycles, and snowmobiles are among the most popular outdoor recreation vehicles for exploration, each driven by traditionally smaller engines that require unique engine oil formulations. The current full synthetic offering from Pennzoil is well suited for the often-extreme conditions of these recreational vehicles, allowing the Pennzoil technology team to translate these benefits for the Pennzoil Outdoors portfolio. 

New Product Details:

Pennzoil ATV/UTV SAE 10W-40 Engine Oil:

  • Pennzoil ATV/UTV engine oil has wet-clutch compatibility and a smooth-shifting, consistent clutch feel to help riders focus on the fun and encounter fewer bumps along the way
  • The engine oil cleans engines in dusty environments and protects in extreme temperatures
  • Suitable for use where API SN and JASO MA2 specifications are required

Pennzoil Marine 4-cycle SAE 10W-30 and SAE 25W-40 Engine Oil:

  • Pennzoil Marine ® engine oil is formulated with performance-boosting additives, which target critical needs in marine engines to provide greater fuel efficiency as compared to 2-stroke marine engine oil
  • Surpasses the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) requirements for SI, SL, and SM specifications and exceeds OEM requirements and FC-W® Catalyst Compatible specifications, and meets all 4-stroke outboard manufacturer’s requirements
  • Can be used in inboard, outboard, and stern drive engines

Pennzoil Motorcycle SAE 10W-40 Engine Oil:

  • Pennzoil Motorcycle engine oil creates more efficient power delivery for motorcycles and reduces engine noise and vibration for an enjoyable ride to enhance the riding experience
  • Optimizes wet-clutch performance, protects in extreme heat and low temperatures, and provides enhanced responsiveness and maximum acceleration to keep riders comfortable on the road
  • Meets the requirements of API SN and JASO MA2 specifications which are standard for most American, European, and Japanese motorcycles including V-Twin, 4-stroke engines found in high-performance and race-tuned bikes

Pennzoil Motorcycle SAE 20W-50 Engine Oil:

  • Pennzoil Motorcycle engine oil provides smooth clutch engagement, keeps the engine clean, and reduces engine noise and vibration for a smooth ride
  • Formulated specifically to prevent dirt particles from sticking together to form deposits and protects standard air and water-cooled 4-stroke motorcycle engines with integral gearboxes and wet clutch assembly
  • Meets the API SL and JASO MA2 specifications which are standard for most American, European, and Japanese motorcycles including V-Twin, 4-stroke engines found in high-performance bikes

Pennzoil Snowmobile 2-Stroke Engine Oil:

  • Pennzoil Snowmobile engine oil boasts a low-ash formula to help prevent spark plug fouling, ring deposits, and combustion chamber deposits, and prevents exhaust power valve sticking and piston scuffing
  • Provides exceptional cold-flow performance and overall helps keep the engine clean and running efficiently
  • Suitable for use where API TC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGD specifications are required

Video: Radinn X Missfits in New “Make Waves” Series

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Radinn Electric Jetboards has a cool video series titled Make Waves and they’ve come out with a new video collaboration with The Missfits, who are twins Alie and Liza Toppa.

The Toppa’s chase waves along the Eastern Seaboard, sharing stoke along the way. Their mom got them into surfing when they were eight years old and living in Newport, Rhode Island. Now they hope to capitalize on their love for the water and board sports by building their Missfitts brand.

They want to create a community of Missfits who like to have fun and dare to be different. Their mission to take surfing, skating, and sailing to the masses extends from Rhode Island all the way to south Florida. The ladies are looking to make friends and meet cool people while enjoying board sports.

Riding Radinn Electric Jetboards has added another dimension to their surfing. No waves no problem because waves aren’t needed to get moving on a jetboard. Any open water will do, and you make your own waves with Radinn Jetboards.

Alie and Liza love the fact that they don’t have to wait for swell or even be in position to catch a wave. With a Radinn Jetboard, you can just squeeze the remote and go! Keep up with The Missfits brand on Instagram and follow  while you’re at it. They’re always making waves!

Videos: Installing and Testing the Kspeed Stage 1 Kit on a 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310 LX-S

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JD Brussels
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The day that KSpeed announced that they had “cracked the code” on the 2022 Ultra 310 ECU was the same day I placed my order for their 2022+ Stage 1 Kit. The kit is relatively easy to install, and includes just three components – a 2-degree pump wedge, a top-loading intake grade, and a remapped ECU.

On my Ultra 310 LX-S, during more than 5 hours of testing, I saw a consistent sustained GPS confirmed top speed of 72 mph @ 7950 RPM with 15lbs of boost – a 5mph improvement over my stock top speed of 67 mph. Acceleration and hook-up were greatly improved in both inshore and offshore conditions.

For those interested in operating parameters, my water temp was 132 degrees, oil temp 239 degrees, and intake temp was 104 degrees. The outside temperature was 90 degrees, and the ocean water temp was 81 degrees Fahrenheit. My ski has 60 hours on the meter, and is running Kawasaki KPO 15W-40 full synthetic oil.

My “real world” testing was done in salt water, with 50 lbs of gear, three-quarters of a tank of fuel, and a 200lb 6’3” rider with a helmet. While these conditions are not ideal for logging bench marked competition-level speed runs, they are typical conditions I encounter during weekly rides, and paint a solid picture of how the ski will perform for most recreational riders.

You don’t buy an Ultra 310 to compete in hydro-drags or race around the buoy course- you buy an Ultra 310 if you’re someone who wants a solid made-in-USA (assembled in Lincoln, NE since 1981) deep-v fiberglass ski designed to plow through offshore chop. The KSpeed Stage 1 kit serves to enhance the Ultra 310’s offshore abilities even further.

Previous Ultra 310 generations could be easily fitted with a relatively cheap “SCOM” or speed control override module. The latest generation has a GPS-based speedometer and advanced CANbus engine management system that cannot be modified or “cheated” with a SCOM.

The GPS chipset for the speedometer is integrated into the “meter control unit” which is not a user-serviceable item. As of this publication, the only way to remove the factory speed limiter on the 2022+ Ultra 310 Jet Skis is with a remapped KSpeed ECU.

After I placed my order, KSpeed was very quick to fulfill and ship. I received multiple update emails throughout the process, and it only took 5 days for my order to arrive via DHL delivery. Marty James with KSpeed was very responsive and helpful in responding to my questions and concerns.

If you own a set of Allen wrenches and a basic metric socket set, the entire KSpeed Stage 1 kit can be installed in less than an hour. I chose to purchase an additional ECU for my ski, rather than mail my stock OEM one back to Australia for programming. Most buyers will likely not opt to spent the additional $1200+ for an extra ECU, but I wanted the option to go back to my stock setup and tune.

Swapping the ECU is the easiest of the 3 components, taking about 5 minutes to complete. Make sure your safety lanyard and immobilizer key are removed. Next, pop out the plastic push-rivets holding the ECU and relay panel in place- this is located in the front compartment on the starboard (right) side of the ski.

The ECU is held in place with two 10mm bolts: remove these two bolts. Next, there are two 39-pin connectors one grey and one black. Carefully unclip both ECU connectors and remove your OEM stock ECU from the ski. Make sure to grip the connectors and not the wire harness itself.

Once your remapped ECU is securely installed and both the grey and black 39-pin connectors are reconnected, you must now initialize the ECU. This can be done by inserting and removing your immobilizer key three (3) times – allowing the main meter display to boot up and shut down each time.

Make sure you are outside for the final step. Once you have completed the initialization, insert your key and verify that the red “GPS signal” light on the left side of the dash panel goes out. Then start up the ski and let it run for no more than 10 seconds. Blip the throttle a few times, and then you are good to go.

Installing the intake great requires 5mm and 6mm Allen wrenches, and a bottle of blue removable Loctite. The stock grate is secured with six (6) 6mm Allen bolts – remove these and the accompanying washers.

After removing the stock grate, line-up the KSpeed grate underneath the ski, and loosely install the included hardware. Make sure to add a small dab of blue Loctite to each bolt before threading them into the ski.

Two (2) 6mm Allen bolts are used to mount the front of the grate, while four (4) 5mm Allens are used for the rear part of the grate. Note that the stock bolts and washers are not re-used for this installation.

My testing revealed that the KSpeed grate is about 9.3 oz lighter than the stock unit, and provides better hole shot and less loss of speed in rough conditions. After numerous launches, I found that there is no discernable cavitation or loss of traction when launching from a standstill.

The 2-degree pump wedge is the most involved to install, but can be done with just a few basic tools. The entire jet pump does not have to be removed from the ski- just the exit nozzle. KSpeed recommends removing the ride plate for this process, although I have found that step is not necessary.

The first step is to remove the rear fold-down step (four 5mm Allen bolts), followed by detaching the reverse bucket (two 12mm bolts with washers and bushings). You then must disconnect the steering and trim linkages (10mm bolts), followed by the bilge pump discharge hose. There are four 12mm bolts holding the jet pump exit nozzle in place – remove those 4 bolts using a 12” extension on your 3/8 ratchet.

When installing the aluminum pump wedge ensure that the thick part of the wedge is at the bottom of the pump, and the thin part is at the top. Make sure that the text stamped onto the wedge “KSpeed 2 Degree” is facing the jet pump or toward the front of the ski

Two of the OEM 12mm bolts that you removed will be re-used to secure the top of the exit nozzle, while two new longer 13mm bolts provided with the Stage 1 kit will be used to secure the bottom (now thicker due to the wedge) part of the nozzle.

Ensure that you use non-permanent blue Loctite when securing all bolts. It is a good practice to make sure that all linkages, bushings, and spring-loaded quick-connect fittings are thoroughly greased with waterproof marine grease upon reassembly.

The most difficult part of this process is recalibrating the trim and steering linkages to accommodate the additional thickness of the pump wedge. I found that using a digital caliper made this process easier. If your initial adjustment is off, you can make additional adjustments in the future without having to remove the jet pump again.

The increased bow rise offered by the 2 degree wedge is noticeable even at slower speeds. Getting the bow higher at neutral trim makes for a drier and more comfortable ride by allowing the Ultra 310 to pass more easily over wake from boat traffic in slow-speed and no-wake zones.

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Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of the KSpeed Stage 1 kit, and would recommend it to anyone looking to take their Ultra 310 to the next level. There are no major modifications needed to the engine, exhaust, intake, supercharger, intercooler, catch can, jet pump, BOV, or cooling system. The modifications you must make for this kit are 100% removable, allowing you to return your ski to stock condition without much effort.

 

Order your 2023 Yamaha WaveRunner from Cycle Springs Powersports

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Let Cycle Springs Powersports order your 2023 Yamaha WaveRunners or Superjet. You can order any 2023 model WaveRunner by going on the site and picking your new watercraft. Request more information, apply for financing directly from the website. You can also grab an insurance quote while you’re there.

The End of Season Sales Event is going on until December 31st, so you can get in on that as well and save big with APR financing as low as 4.99% for 36 months. This is about as good it’s going to get for now, so order your new WaveRunner. Cycle Springs has the JetBlaster, the PWC made for those who like to get out there and shred.

This sporty ski will have you throwing spray as you blast across the water. It is listed at $10,699, which is pretty good price point for this ski. If you’ve got big money and desire luxury and high performance while you’re on the water, then the Yamaha FX SVHO with audio is for you. This has the Connext “Infotainment” touchscreen hub, with features like GPS-ready mapping, Bluetooth technology, audio controls, and much more.

It also offers tons of storage so you can pack some gear and spend the day on the water without a care in the world. This one is priced at $18,899. If you prefer to stand up, order the 2023 Yamaha SuperJet and get your freestyle on! These things are fun and priced to move, coming in at $10,499. Head over to the Cycle Springs website and check out these and all the other models available for ordering.

Video: Kspeed Breaks into Low 70’s With Stage 1 Kit for the ’22 Kawasaki Ultra 310s

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JD Brussels
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When it comes to performance parts for the 2022 and 2023 Kawasaki Ultra 310 JetSki, look no further than Kspeed out of Brisbane, Australia. “We are team of experts that focuses purely on Kawasaki 4-stroke JetSkis. We work, race, ride, modify and best of all – we go to sleep at night dreaming about them.”

The team at Kspeed got their first 2022 test machine in July 2022, and spent about 3 months “cracking the code” on the new ECU and engine management system. Kspeed’s Stage 1 kit for the previous generation of Ultra 310s was the culmination of nearly a decade of research and development.

These dyno confirmed, race tested breakthroughs in tuning and component design are now available for 2022+ Kawasaki Ultra 310 Series Jet Skis. Kspeed’s initial bench marking of their new Stage 1 was done on a 2022 310X, which logged a top sustained top speed of 73.3 mph, and a 0-65 mph time of 5.37 seconds.

The stock speed of the same 310X was logged as 66.2 mph with a 0-65mph time of 6.97 seconds. With those results, the Stage 1 kit yielded a 7.1 mph improvement and shaved 1.6 seconds off the 0-65mph time.

The $922 USD kit + shipping (price fluctuates with exchange rates) includes a 2-degree aluminum pump wedge, a top-loading intake grate, and an ECU reflash. This is not a grab bag of random components from other manufacturers- these are all high-quality Kspeed branded components that have been developed and tested in-house.

The KSpeed intake grate lacks the restrictive grilles and boxy geometry present on the stock grate. By changing the angle of water entry, Kspeed can get more water into the pump, which improves hook-up in all conditions.

The 2-degree aluminum wedge is installed between the jet pump body and the exit nozzle. Rather than bending the water flow by trimming the nozzle and slowing down the flow of water slightly, this wedge allows 2-degree positive trim in neutral position.

With the factory speed limiter removed, the tuned Kspeed ECU delivers up to 10% more horsepower than stock. Riders will notice increased acceleration as well as a decrease in throttle lag and a faster launch off the line.

While the reflash service itself is included in the purchase price of the Stage 1 kit, buyers must first mail their current stock ECU (with both the Black key and the Yellow SLO key) into Kspeed, at their own expense – or purchase an additional ECU.

 

Gallery: The Ultimate Oil Change Tutorial For 2022-up Kawasaki Ultra 310’s (Video)

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JD Brussels
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The following procedure has been adapted from the official factory method outlined in the OEM Shop Manual for the 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310. The instructions provided in this article are “by the book.” Different climates require different oil types – please refer to the table in your user manual to determine the correct oil weight for your climate. Synthetic 10W-40 is suitable for most climates, and that is what will be used in this tutorial.

The 2022-up Kawasaki Owner’s Manual, under the “Maintenance and Adjustments” section (pages 158-160) indicates that an oil change should be performed every 25 hours under normal usage. You should change your oil each year even if you do not hit the 25 hour threshold. The manual also indicates that the oil filter should be changed every 100 hours. This author changes the oil and filter every 25 hours.

Before starting, ensure that you have the following tools and material available: 5 quarts of Kawasaki 10W-40 full synthetic oil, a Genuine Kawasaki Oil Filter (PT# 16097-0008), a vacuum oil extractor (the author uses an air powered auto-extractor), a small 9-inch level (to ensure that the engine is level), an oil absorbing pad (or paper towels), an oil filter wrench (band type or socket type), and a 10mm socket or nut driver.

First, remove your seats and place them in a safe place. Next, using your 10mm socket or nut driver, remove the 6 stainless steel acorn nuts and washers holding your engine cover in place. Make sure to keep all hardware accounted for. Remove the engine cover by pulling upwards, and place it away from the ski. (Be sure not to knock the little rubber cap off the supercharger fogging port!)

 

Place your level on the valve cover of the engine, and lower or raise the tongue of your trailer until the engine is level. Ensure that you level the watercraft port to starboard as well as fore to aft. Ensure that you are in a well-ventilated area, and start your ski’s engine. Connect your hose to the engine flush port (the dark grey flush port on the far-left side) and allow the engine to idle for about 2 minutes.

Never run your ski without cooling water for more than 15 seconds. Always ensure that your engine is running before the water is turned on. Once the engine has had ample time to warm up (you can monitor the oil temp rising), turn off the water first, then stop the engine. Now remove the dipstick and oil filler cap from the ski, and place them on a clean paper towel or surface.

 

 

Prepare your vacuum extractor, and snake the extraction hose down the dipstick tube. You should be able to extract about 4.8 US quarts of oil from the ski. The manual states that the ski has a total capacity of 5.8 US quarts – you will not be able to extract all of the oil from the engine. Make sure that you don’t allow any foreign material like dirt or sand to enter the engine. This can cause engine damage.

Some videos on the internet recommend punching a small hole in the top of the oil filter so that oil can drain back into the engine. Do not do this! This method may allow sludge or debris trapped in the filter to flow back into your engine. This method is not recommended by Kawasaki.

 

Place an oil absorbing pad underneath the filter, and proceed to loosen the filter by turning it counter-clockwise with your filter wrench. Remove the filter briskly, and try to limit the amount of oil that spills out. Clean up any spilled oil with absorbing pads (or paper towels) and dispose of them properly. There is a small catch-tray under the filer. Try to place paper towels or an oil absorbing pad in this area. It is a good idea to wear disposable gloves while doing this.

*The Kawasaki manual suggests removing the intake manifold for easier access to the oil filter, however this step is unnecessary and adds an additional 30-to-45 minutes to the job.

Pour a small amount of fresh oil into the new filter to prime the filter element. Next, using your finger, run a small bead of motor oil over the filter’s O-ring. It is a good idea to wear disposable gloves while doing this. Install the new oil filter, tightening it as much as you can by hand. Once the filter is hand tight, use your wrench to tighten the filter another half of an inch or so. Do not over-tighten the filter.

Using a funnel, add an amount of oil equivalent to the amount you removed into the top of the engine, then check the dipstick. The oil level should be just between the high and low levels on the dipstick, and may drop slightly after you run the ski for the first time, due to oil filling the new filter. Add or remove oil as necessary, and reinstall the oil filler cap and dipstick securely. Ensure that the “loop” on the top of the dipstick is facing the left or port side of the JetSki.

Run the engine for several minutes while flushing the cooling system. As mentioned earlier, remember to always turn the water on after the engine is started, and off before the engine is stopped. Shut the engine off, and check the oil a final time. Add or remove oil as necessary. Check that there are no oil leaks from the oil filter, and ensure that any spilled oil is sufficiently cleaned from the bilge. Dispose of all used engine oil, filters, and oil-soaked rags properly.

Kawasaki recommends the following procedure the first time the watercraft is launched after changing the oil: First, run the engine for several minutes. Then ride the JetSki and run the engine at around 5,000 rpm for 5 minutes. Stop the engine, and let the ski cool down for 10 minutes. Make sure the watercraft is securely tied to the dock, and is steady in the water. Ensure the gas tank is full.

Next, remove the seats and open the clear dipstick access port on the engine cover. At this point, there is no need to remove the engine cover. Check the oil level.  Adding oil will require you to remove the engine cover- which can be done with a 10mm socket or nut driver. An emergency tool kit is included with the ski, in the bottom part of the front compartment, above the battery. Be sure to keep all hardware secured if you need to remove the cover while at the dock.

Log the oil change in the back of your Kawasaki user’s manual, and save all receipts so that you have proof that the oil change was performed. This author saves the cardboard sleeve from each oil filter, writing the engine hours on the box with a sharpie. If you have a warranty claim down the road, having documentation that proper maintenance was performed is absolutely necessary.

Kawasaki Full Synthetic 10W-40 Watercraft Oil exceeds SAE, SM, NMMA, FC-W, JASO MA and JASO MA2 standards. If you do your own research, you will see that this is one of only a handful or marine synthetic oils that exceeds all the standards listed above.

Note that this oil change procedure requires mechanical skills and special tools. If you are not comfortable with performing an oil change yourself, have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform the service for you. Regardless of who performs your oil changes, check your oil level often, and keep an extra quart of oil in your ski or in your tow vehicle at all times. Always refer to your Owners Manual for maintenance intervals, oil types and capacities, and other important maintenance information.

Cayman Watercraft Riders to Compete in World Championships

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Ocean Priselac
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We received a press release about riders from the United States, the Caribbean, Western Europe, and Australia making their way to Nassau, Bahamas for the P1 AquaX World Championships. The lineup of over 30 racers also includes two racers from the Cayman Islands. Seth Watler and Cline Glidden are the two riders who will represent the Cayman Islands.

Watler is a veteran of the sport and was the first Cayman Islands national champion. Glidden will compete in the ProAm class. The three-day event runs from November 4th-6th and is hosted by the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort.

Check out the full press release below:

Personal watercraft riders from the United States, the Caribbean, Western Europe and Australia will be heading to Nassau next week for the P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship and the line-up will include two racers from the Cayman Islands. The iconic Atlantis Paradise Island resort will serve as the host destination for the three-day event (November 4-6) with the opening day including practice, testing and qualifying, followed by six races across the weekend. 

The World Championship will feature a total of more than thirty professional and amateur endurance riders, who have primarily qualified through performances in the USA national race series, and flying the flag for the Cayman Islands will be Seth Watler and Cline Glidden who qualified through the P1 AquaX Cayman Islands National Tour. Pro rider Watler is a veteran in the sport and was the first Cayman Islands Watercraft Association (CIWA) national champion before taking a few years off from racing. Competing in the Pro Am class will be Cline Glidden who has been at the top of amateur racing in the Cayman Islands for past few years.

CIWA President Chris Bodden said: “We partnered with P1 AquaX this year to stage a three-round series on Grand Cayman and we knew that this affiliation would push our riders and give them the opportunity to compete with the best endurance racers in the world. We know Seth and Cline will do Cayman proud and we will all be tuned into the action next week to cheer them on. I want to thank all of our sponsors, partners and supporters who made this all possible. Go Team Cayman!” 

Ventisha Conolly, Events Manager at Cayman Islands Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage, was very pleased with this season’s National Tour and commented: “We saw some great competition on the water and the Ministry is looking forward to welcoming more young Caymanian racers, including female riders, to the sport.”

Thirty-year-old Watler was born and grew up in New Orleans and moved to the Cayman Islands when he was 11-years-old. He began racing in 2008 and became national champion two years later. He explains: “I grew up with the need for speed and rode dirt bikes back in Louisiana. I practice on the water at least once a week and do fitness training three times a week. In addition, I incorporate a supplemented nutrition programme into my fitness schedule.” This will be my first overseas race event and I have prepared well to compete in The Bahamas.”

Born and raised in the Cayman Islands, 25-year-old Cline Glidden started racing ten years ago and became the Am class national champion this year. “I attribute my success to being consistent and having a good team around me,” he commented. “I’ve competed overseas in a number of sports but not in personal watercraft racing, so I’m nervous but looking forward to racing against the best in the world.”

The Pro Enduro riders will be competing for the P1 AquaX world title, with the amateur racers battling for the P1 AquaX Amateur International Cup. The action will be broadcast in the United States on the Bally Sports Regional Networks and CBS Sports Network, with international coverage on leading sports channels in more than 100 million homes in over 50 countries.

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