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Welcome to The Watercraft Journal. The Watercraft Journal is the industry’s only daily source for personal watercraft and product reviews, news, ride recaps, and how-to articles, bringing more enthusiasts better content faster.

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The #1 question most people ask before buying a new jet ski (PWC) besides "How fast is it?" has got to be "how stable is it?" Unfortunately, most people don't know what they mean by "stable" and second, are the first to loose control and crash into something or someone. We'll explain how skis keep glued to the water, and why so many fail. DO YOU LIKE WHAT WE DO? SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BX3JMAY3SXXAW And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Read & subscribe to The Watercraft Journal HERE: https://www.watercraftjournal.com You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal #pwcjournal #stable #jetski
What Makes ANY Jet Ski Unstable? Loosing Traction on Water; The Watercraft Journal IRL
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After a far too long hiatus, The Watercraft Journal IRL returns with Greg Gaddis of Greenhulk Garage to discuss WCJ's recent trip to Sea-Doo's Mexico assembly plant (and which content creators knew how to ride); the explosive numbers of vintage jet ski sales coming through Facebook Marketplace, and catch up with all of the new product developments at Greenhulk Garage. DO YOU LIKE WHAT WE DO? SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BX3JMAY3SXXAW And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Read & subscribe to The Watercraft Journal HERE: https://www.watercraftjournal.com You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal #pwcjournal #greenhulk #jetski 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5282570753146880
WE'RE BAAACK! Sea-Doo's Mexico Plant; 150K Vintage Skis Sold on FB Marketplace & More w/ Greg Gaddis
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Did you know that Facebook Marketplace recorded over 150,000 individual listings and sales of used ("vintage") personal watercraft while the industry only sold a little over 35,000 new units in 2025 alone? Interest in jet skis hasn't waned, it's simply the product that's the problem. We review a vintage 2-stroke STX-R 1200 vs. a modern supercharged Ultra 310LX-S and discuss where we can go from here. And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ GoPro: https://shop.gopro.com/ #pwcjournal #kawasaki #newvsold
New Vs. Old; Comparing Two JetSkis – STX-R vs. Ultra 310LX-S; Who Can Save The Future of PWC?
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In this exclusive factory tour, The Watercraft Journal goes behind the scenes inside the Sea-Doo assembly plant in Querétaro, Mexico to see exactly how Sea-Doo personal watercraft are built. This rare look inside BRP’s Sea-Doo manufacturing facility reveals the full production process—from bare hulls and Rotax engine installation to final assembly, quality testing, and global shipment. This facility produces the majority of Sea-Doo watercraft sold worldwide, including models like the GTX, RXT-X, Wake Pro, and Spark. During this factory tour, you'll see: • Sea-Doo hulls entering the assembly line • Rotax engines being installed • Electrical systems and fuel components integration • The hull and deck bonding process • Engine testing and final inspection • Completed Sea-Doo watercraft ready for shipment Sea-Doo, a division of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), is one of the world’s leading personal watercraft manufacturers. This behind-the-scenes access provides a detailed look at modern personal watercraft manufacturing and the engineering behind these machines. If you're a Sea-Doo owner, personal watercraft enthusiast, or interested in how jet skis are built, this factory tour offers a unique perspective rarely seen by the public. Subscribe to The Watercraft Journal for more exclusive personal watercraft content, reviews, and industry coverage. Visit The Watercraft Journal: https://www.thewatercraftjournal.com You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ The Sand Gator: https://www.thesandgator.com/ #pwcjournal #seadoo #exclusive
Inside the Sea-Doo Factory: Exclusive BRP Assembly Plant Tour in Mexico
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After eyeing this 2002 Kawasaki STX-R 1200 Jet Ski nearly a decade ago, we've been trying to snag this one up for ourselves. ...and today we finally do it. Not only do we fish it out of Year One Muscle Car's warehouse but we get it running and out on to the water! Year One Muscle Car Private Collection Listing https://www.facebook.com/share/189zZ2m52N/ 1970 Dodge Challenger 528 Hemi "2 Fast 2 Furious" Hero Car https://www.facebook.com/share/17r9NZB3qp/ '73 Dodge Challenger 440 Track Car https://www.facebook.com/share/187YmrRKBp/ And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Year One Muscle Cars https://www.yearone.com/ (800) 932-7663 Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/i-need-more License code: GZBRMKE1UNSHFAOF You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ The Sand Gator: https://www.thesandgator.com/ #pwcjournal #stxr #revival
We Save a FORGOTTEN Vintage 2002 Kawasaki STX-R 1200 2-Stroke Jet Ski
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As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to have an honest discussion about where Kevin is, where The Watercraft Journal is going, and what 2026 is going to look like both here on YouTube and at www.watercraftjournal.com. And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ Windrider: http://windrider.com/ GoPro: https://shop.gopro.com/ #pwcjournal #2026 #changes
Where Has The Watercraft Journal Been All Year?
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Over a year (and change) ago, the very nice people at FlagAnchorPro.com provided us an early prototype of their GoPro/Flag Pole for all Sea-Doos equipped with the Ski Pylon portal. This is our quick assessment of this product after two days of testing. Special thanks to the following companies: FlagAnchorPro.com Customerservice@flaganchorpro.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562451647859 And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal Twitter: https://twitter.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ GoPro: https://shop.gopro.com/ #pwcjournal #flaganchorpro #gopro
The Watercraft Journal's Way Too Overdue Review of a Sea-Doo GoPro/Flag Pole
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Steve Ciervo has dedicated his life to keeping Kawasaki JetSkis on the water since 2009; and the most recent rollout of new personal watercraft from the "brand that built it all" has him pretty hot. We'll discuss each of the new 2026 models as well as those that were teased that didn't come out nearly a year ago here. And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal And please visit our sponsors' websites: Sea-Doo: https://www.sea-doo.com/ #pwcjournal #kawiperformance #kawasaki 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5282570753146880
Reviewing The 2026 JetSki Lineup w/ Steve Ciervo of Kawi Performance: The Watercraft Journal IRL
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Yamaha unveiled the most polarizing WaveRunner since the LRV and Greg Gaddis of Greenhulk Garage is here to debate whether the 2026 CrossWave is a leap forward in innovation and design, or a massive misstep into a future of bloated half-boats that no longer resemble the jet skis that birthed our industry and sport. DO YOU LIKE WHAT WE DO? SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BX3JMAY3SXXAW And please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Read & subscribe to The Watercraft Journal HERE: https://www.watercraftjournal.com You can also follow us HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewatercraftjournal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pwcjournal #pwcjournal #YAMAHA #crosswave 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5695056229695488
Is the 2026 Yamaha CrossWave a Win or Fail w/ Greenhulk's Greg Gaddis: The Watercraft Journal IRL
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