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@seekter-kafa 8 күн бұрын
How reliable are jet-ski's for long distance (solo) cruising??? Now, i never owned one, but i do all my maintenance alone and i have a car, motorcycle, atv, lawn-mower and so on, and i am thinking about buying a Jet-ski but they are way expensive for my budget, all but the cheapest models, yet if better models are much more reliable then off course i would rather buy them, hang the expence, however i have to be able to use it for cruise at least 7 days or more at any point, alone, up to 500 miles there and 500 back and all in between... so any info or recommendation are welcome, ta...
@WatercraftZone 8 күн бұрын
We have done long distance riding on all three brands - Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki. All have their strengths and weaknesses. The common theme for reliability is good maintenance. If you maintain each skill well they will look after you. Main thing to watch out for on Sea-Doo is IDF failures and carbon seal wear. On Yamaha FX watch out for fuel injector wires becoming detached near the connectors. On Kawasaki fuel economy can be an issue on long rides. Hope this helps.
@whotube357 10 күн бұрын
Touchscreens may not work well with wet or gloved hands, that's why button controls are there on gps
@WatercraftZone 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. That’s a fair point. However having used both, the touchscreen is way easier and faster to operate versus the button version. It just takes too long to enter data etc.
@josephlau8476 10 күн бұрын
I like jet ski very much.
@WatercraftZone 9 күн бұрын
Thank you. We do too. Hope you’re enjoying our videos. We have more on the way!
@sweetanddiscreet1283 10 күн бұрын
Not good looking colors at all The red with the black hull looks really sharp. I also like the better blue with a black hull. 2020 Fx HO was a real nice color combination so was the 2019 SVHO black gray and red..
@WatercraftZone 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. These colour schemes are from 2022 and they changed for 2023 and 2024. The 2025 colour schemes are due to be unveiled later this year. Also the US gets more colour options than Australia on some models because our market is much smaller. So Yamaha Australia keeps the lineup simpler.
@mhmetts3 13 күн бұрын
Any word yet on if the 2025 svho models with have a 1.9sc engine?!? Im trying to hold out on buying a ski just based on the new, bigger engine
@WatercraftZone 13 күн бұрын
Hey there. Thanks for the question. Yamaha has not announced when the supercharged 1.9-litre is due to debut. There has been some speculation it is coming for the 2025 model year, but there has also been some speculation it is further away than that. I’m sorry that’s not a clear answer. Given how thirsty the non-supercharged 1.9 is (in our testing it uses as much fuel as the supercharged 1.8) we reckon the supercharged 1.8 may end up delivering the best bang for buck fuel wise. Hope this helps.
@77rockcity 14 күн бұрын
As far as '24 year model, see them side by side. The Jetblaster is thrice the unit. 😉
@WatercraftZone 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. There’s room for both brands in the Rec Lite space we reckon. Both have their pluses and minuses. But we agree the JetBlaster is an awesome machine. Hey we even owned one for a while.
@77rockcity 18 күн бұрын
Picking up the Jetblaster this Saturday. I must say, it's clean af in person. Pics and vids do not present it well. Compared to the Spark Trixx, I mean it looks like three times the machine.
@WatercraftZone 18 күн бұрын
Hey congratulations you’re going to love it. Thanks for letting us know. Please take it easy to start with, but as you get braver in tight turns you’re definitely going to end up in the water. It’s the most fun for the money for sure. Enjoy!
@pajamatime5750 3 күн бұрын
That’s because it is 3x the machine
@josecorazon.bautista 22 күн бұрын
Problem is where to buy the yamaha here in PH. We are just contented watching your video, mate
@WatercraftZone 21 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for tuning in. Appreciate the feedback. More new videos coming soon. Thanks again for watching.
@happyrockfilm 25 күн бұрын
Great comparison. Love the review. Although I haven't managed to fall off the spark, nor my friends. Even with aggressive maneuvering. Just keep that throttle going when spinning out.
@WatercraftZone 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you’re enjoying the Spark. Both of those skis are the most fun for the money.
@Mad-i134 28 күн бұрын
Wish you would have left out the annoying music and let us listen to it’s natural sound.
@WatercraftZone 27 күн бұрын
Sorry about that. The music actually takes a while to add to the video and costs us money for the copyright to use it. If there was no music and we left the original sound you would hear wind rush, the hand gripping the phone, engine noise, and the yelling of instructions etc.
@Mad-i134 27 күн бұрын
@@WatercraftZone yet amazing shots of Alaska
@JoshuaDomoslai 28 күн бұрын
Yamaha overall is better quality. A whole lotta plastic on the sea-doo. Just wish the jet blaster version could do wheelies better, thats the whole point of the trim system and why yamaha made this version to compete the trixx. Oh well. I have an Ex deluxe. Amazing pwc for how cheap you can buy them for. I got a last year left over model the dealership needed to move for $6,000 ish, which all the years are basically the same minus the colors. 6K for a yamaha pwc is a damn good price..Been riding the hell out of it
@WatercraftZone 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. That’s great insight. We love the EX (especially the value it represents and the way it handles for a small ski) but also agree it would be good if the JetBlaster could keep its nose in the air for longer. Maybe one day…
@oswaldocastillo6305 Ай бұрын
So the HO has a better rideplate? I think im going to try that, but i put a 2 degree wedge.
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
The FX HO now has a deeper cut in the ride plate (to bring the nose up) but we prefer the flatter ride plate from the FX SVHO because it brings the nose down and carves through chop better.
@oswaldocastillo6305 29 күн бұрын
@@WatercraftZone i have a 22 fx svho. Rough water it feels like it flaps the water gead on. Sometime i like wgen it its jumping over it, nose up helps a bit, just trying to get more speed
@cafone3115 Ай бұрын
I am torn. I am going to be in salt water (Miami) and definitely enjoy the whole small craft wheelie situation from the sparxx and jet but seeing as how I don't have a boat, I want to be able to travel with this ski and hop off to do activities. This is a tough one for me, what do you think? Spending is around 10k
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
Great dilemma to have! If you’re wanting to Jet Ski from the boat in open water I would consider Yamaha VX or FX or Sea-Doo GTI or GTX (larger skis are more stable in the ocean) but both of these would blow the budget. Both the Sea-Doo Spark and Yamaha EX are in your budget. If you want to explore without worrying about fuel range (and you’re in flat water such as rivers or lakes), the Yamaha EX has a larger fuel tank and also a bigger rear platform to step on and off and to just dangle your feet in the water. So Yamaha EX or JetBlaster? Let’s know how you go.
@cafone3115 Ай бұрын
@WatercraftZone well, I'll be in the ocean, off of Miami. So I don't think this will be calm waters. Of course I'm not looking to use this in crazy conditions, but I wanted a jack of all trades, something I can be a little dicey with, and sometimes have an activity with another person onboard, maybe park and go to dinner even.
@5302cvfd Ай бұрын
@@cafone3115 I have both Yamaha ex and Trixx. We only ride lakes and rivers. Coming from dirt bikes my whole life I love the trixx but not in any chop. Very ruff and not forgiving. That being said I’m getting older and beat up from racing most my life. The ex soaks up most chop. The only issue with it is no reverse. Our first skis so we went as cheap as possible. We just sold it for a leftover VX. The other issue with the EX is if you put 2 large adults on it,it can get tippy at low speeds.
@cafone3115 Ай бұрын
@5302cvfd understood. But is "tippy" just considered more fun? I suppose if I wanted a cruiser, I can save up on a second one or something. But to have 2 people on a super fun ride that has storage for possible excursions, I don't know which one that wiuld be.
@cafone3115 Ай бұрын
@@5302cvfdin an ocean that can be choppy at times.
@im_not_goods4847 Ай бұрын
Is the center console of the Yamaha Jetblaster waterproof?
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
To a degree. If you don’t ride it through white wash or put it upside down, the contents will largely remain dry. Helpfully the centre console is large enough you could wrap a phone, wallet and keys in a large towel for added peace of mind.
@julianbecerra3508 Ай бұрын
Thanks
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
You’re welcome.
@rickss69 Ай бұрын
Expect it to be priced as high as the market can stand...Kawasaki does not care about sales numbers.
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
Thanks for the note. We are just glad Kawasaki is back in the game. Here’s hoping the price will be competitive. No doubt it will keep Sea-Doo and Yamaha WaveRunner on their toes. The fishing Jet Ski market isn’t exclusive to Sea-Doo any more.
@callez2402 Ай бұрын
KNOTS, we are on the sea ;)
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
Yes but every Jet Ski / personal watercraft has speed displayed in MPH or km/h. Many are GPS based speedometers for better accuracy.
@callez2402 Ай бұрын
@@WatercraftZone I soon get a new Trophy, one must able to switch to Knots on the display, or?
@MrCloudey Ай бұрын
The rec deck is too expensive for what it is. It's like they don't want people to buy it. I can easily afford it, but don't want to buy it out of principle.
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
Here’s hoping this is Yamaha’s first attempt at this on a WaveRunner and is working on further improvements down the line.
@OnPointFly Ай бұрын
Yamaha are playing catch up, but they still didn’t get close
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
The good news is Yamaha (and now Kawasaki) has recognised there is a market for dedicated fishing Jet Skis. That will lead to more choice and better options for buyers.
@bluedog9601 Ай бұрын
When are they in Australia
@WatercraftZone Ай бұрын
At this stage exact arrival timing has not been announced by Kawasaki Australia. However most new Model Year craft are due to arrive late this year or early next year. So late 2024 or early 2025 is our best guide at this stage.
@nerias8144 Ай бұрын
Two super machines, God bless you all! If we confess our sins, he He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
@christophermillett2273 Ай бұрын
Do you still believe in Santa and the Easter bunny too? 😂😂😂
@jawaring 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the US conversions mate!
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Hey no problem. Thanks for the note. Those US prices are straight off Sea-Doo’s US website when we were preparing the video. If only we could pay those prices in Australia …
@XF_Chaos 2 ай бұрын
This is a pretty comprehensive list with all the right details, but I have noticed one peculiarity. Australia in general, and this channel in particular, LOVES their fishing skis, to the point where all 3 of Sea-Doo's FishPro models are on this list. The FishPro Scout's cousin, the GTI 130/170, isn't here at all, despite being a cheaper option if you don't need a Garmin and rod holders or want a power bump. I believe this happened with last year's list as well, so if you're here for recommendations, keep the GTI lineup in mind. This isn't necessarily criticism, just something I continually notice.
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. We will take it on board for next year. We figure in the case of the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout it’s a good alternative because of the extra features for not much more money than the GTI130/170. But you’re right that is a lot of fishing skis. Noted. Thanks again for the feedback.
@ianevans3525 2 ай бұрын
Abit 1 sided as the seadoo have the factory built flagship fishing unit and yamaha has an accessory put together unit that is not factory👎
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the note. Each of these fishing Jet Skis is the best that each company is offering right now. See-Doo has a top-line factory option and, for now, Yamaha has a dealer-fit kit. We make it clear the dealer-fit kit therefore has some compromises. On the plus side, Yamaha FX owners from 2019 onwards can update their skis with these accessories. Hope this clarifies.
@400hpmustang 2 ай бұрын
If you're not concerned with speed, go na, a sc is just another component to fail.
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. We agree non-supercharged Jet Skis have more than enough grunt.
@SpaceRanger187 2 ай бұрын
Neither, LS swap your ski
@RyanAndrews-ys2lo 2 ай бұрын
There's no doubt that Yamaha would be a great contester, but to be honest "it's pretty ugly compared to the sea-doo"🤣
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. But the Yamaha FX is a better hull in rough conditions, has a larger glovebox compartment, and a larger bow storage area. The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy’s ergonomics and fuel economy are, however, exceptional. Can’t go wrong with either of these. It will largely depend on what type of waterways you plan on exploring.
@RyanAndrews-ys2lo 2 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you. I've got a good mate that loves overweight woman. It is indeed true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 🙂
@meneeringenieur1866 Ай бұрын
what are you smoking? the sea-doo looks like a flat frog :D
@Kianquenseda 2 ай бұрын
I want an electric one
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
You could be waiting a while but it’s not impossible. Sea-Doo is working on an electric Jet Ski and Kawasaki is working on electric assistance of some type for low speed manoeuvres.
@christophermillett2273 Ай бұрын
So you want to be towed often 😂😂😂
@PirateAndArmadaCo 2 ай бұрын
Fish Pro trophy was my first jetski and been completely worth the extra
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy in the video with registration labels is one we have put close to 100 hours on in less than a year. Time for us to trade it for another ski for another year. It will be sad to see it go. Decisions, decisions...
@kresimirmilisa5560 2 ай бұрын
They are all good jet skis😊
@thegodfreyspecial423 2 ай бұрын
That does seem a bit slow for a Trixx - although they will never do 55mph thats for sure. Its possible the wear ring was a bit worn. As a Spark owner I would probably pick that Yamaha over the Sea-Doo if I had the choice today. That being said the Rotax 900 is a vicious little thing and the Sparks are great fun and easy to maintain.
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. We tested two Sea-Doo Spark Trixx models and the performance times we showed were an average of our four best runs (two in each direction) in smooth (little to no chop) salt water. As we say in the video, results will vary depending on rider weight, fuel load, water current and wind direction etc. The performance times are intended as a guide only and it is what we recorded on each ski in the same water on the same day with the same rider and same precision timing equipment. There will definitely be higher and lower peaks in different conditions.
@supergenius74 2 ай бұрын
great video, i have a 21 SVHO and let a friend with an HO ride mine and he said I ruined his waverunner for him. It's not so much the top speed because you are not always maxed out because of water conditions. its the acceleration. I have ran with best from kawasaki and sea doo and so far have not been beaten in takeoff.
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Great feedback, thanks for sharing. We're testing the 2024 Yamaha FX HO 1.9 at the moment and early results show this new non-supercharged model has closed the gap to the supercharged 1.8-litre SVHO. The scoop grate on the new 1.9 helps too. Stay tuned!
@badhombre8383 3 ай бұрын
So basically the Yamaha was an afterthought and clearly a knee jerk reaction to get something out there. 🤦♂️ the sea doo was built from ground up for fishing.
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
In a sense, yes. But the important thing is that it seems Yamaha has now spotted this as a genuine trend. The Jet Ski fishing market is growing so rapidly even Kawasaki has unveiled a rival called the Angler. Check out our video preview on the Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler elsewhere on our channel. Thanks for the note.
@jibbymcbeet 3 ай бұрын
Can you ride a jetski at night in Australia or NZ?
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
It is possible in some jurisdictions such as Queensland and Victoria but only with correct boating navigation lights fitted. Jet Skis are not allowed to be operated at night in NSW, the most populous state in Australia. We would need to check other jurisdictions but these are the three main regions. Hope that helps! Thanks for the query.
@anthonyeconomides1722 2 ай бұрын
@@WatercraftZone In victoria yes you can ride at night unless have lights installed
@vvdd903 3 ай бұрын
need a spot lock trolling motor
@WatercraftZone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. Noted. We're sure Kawasaki (and Sea-Doo and Yamaha) is watching this growing segment of the Jet Ski market closely.
@troycarland4105 12 күн бұрын
The fish pro trophy is way better for fishing than this
@LifeBeginsOnTheWater 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Billy D
@kresimirmilisa5560 3 ай бұрын
Kawasaki jet skis are also good😊
@nzjunkee 3 ай бұрын
Great review guys, really detailed and touched on all the keys points i was looking for, time to go test them out now 🤟
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback. We really appreciate it. This motivates us to keep doing back-to-back tests when possible and more single reviews too. Cheers.
@slyr1 3 ай бұрын
Yamaha needs to have a devoted fish. Pro itself not convert something into a fishing vessel. They should also include the axis panel that flip’s all the way open just like the sea doo is way ahead of their design Yamaha has the best Motor Yamaha needs to wake up.
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
We also hope Yamaha is working on something more for the future, perhaps for the next generation FX WaveRunner due in a few years from now. In the meantime, the Yamaha JetFish edition demonstrates the company is absolutely taking notice of the booming Jet Ski fishing segment. Thanks for the feedback.
@xpertleader1793 4 ай бұрын
The trixx came in 2016
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your note. As we reported, the Sea-Doo Spark Trixx was released in 2016 as a 2017 model year.
@abrahamchavez1383 4 ай бұрын
PRICE?
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
The pricing information from the 2022 event is in the video, but it's best to check on the Dangerous Water Adventures website for the most up to date pricing and packages. There is a range of different tours each season.
@maxflight777 4 ай бұрын
You don’t need the supercharger
@WatercraftZone 3 ай бұрын
We agree. The 170hp non-supercharged 1630cc is plenty of power for the Sea-Doo Fish Pro and Sea-Doo Explorer Pro.
@maxflight777 2 ай бұрын
@@WatercraftZone I have the SeaDoo Wake Pro 230. I utterly love it ! However the number of times we have been over 50mph is very small ! The 170 is pretty quick. I’ll be replacing this year with a 170 adventure
@xylol412 4 ай бұрын
Great job of giving us a ton of info for so many of these skis, all in one video!
@WatercraftZone 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Stayed tuned for more cool videos soon.
@slyr1 4 ай бұрын
Yamaha needs to step up their game. They have a better motor but as far as the options and the front flipping hatch access it easier while you’re on water is unbelievable and the colors white and blue beautiful you could see it it’s more visible I think Yamaha stepped it up at that point because Usually they paint their JetSki‘s black bottom and dark color tops so if you flip the freaking thing over you can’t see it from an airplane helicopter land so I think the lighter colors are safety issue that has to be addressed also, why can’t you put some lights on it marker lights anchor, lightsit’s like a boat stepping up Yamaha your game has to change you’re losing
@WatercraftZone 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. We think Sea-Doo and Yamaha are doing good things right now. Sea-Doo has the broadest and most practical model range in the market (and with good fuel economy), and Yamaha has recently made significant investments in upgrades to the FX platform and debuted a new 1.9-litre engine, the biggest in the industry. More competition means more choice for buyers. Also, overnight, Kawasaki just announced they are redoubling their efforts to regain market share. So that's a win for everyone. Good news is, Jet Skis are only going to get even better.
@rykehuss3435 4 ай бұрын
Supercharge is only worth it if you value bragging rights and a slight increase in performance above all else. Fuel economy, weight, maintenance, cost.. All of those and more are in favor of non-supercharged.
@WatercraftZone 4 ай бұрын
We agree! Supercharged Jet Skis are a blast, but non-supercharged Jet Skis are still plenty of fun and have more than enough power for most buyers.
@Gunter512 3 ай бұрын
Wrong! There is a huge performance difference. Watch the video.
@user-il3bl5wf1n 4 ай бұрын
How much the jet ski?
@simonwallace699 4 ай бұрын
Nice review, and well balanced.
@WatercraftZone 4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Thanks for your feedback.
@Bill-xb2rh 4 ай бұрын
2024 vx non turbo is now 1.9 200 hp
@WatercraftZone 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback. What you say is true, but when we published this video the Yamaha 1.9-litre was yet to be unveiled.
@49RQR 4 ай бұрын
Ah the good old Australia tax again
@iain1969 4 ай бұрын
Hello Anwar