Author: Joshua Dowling
Jet Ski sales in Australia 2023: Demand hits the brakes after record year
Jet Ski buyers looking for a bargain are being treated to the biggest discounts in years – across all three brands Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki – as sales hit reverse.
Yamaha WaveRunner discounts revived: Up to $2000 off until 31 May 2024
Yamaha WaveRunner has reintroduced discounts of up to $2000 to clear 2023 models – as the Jet Ski off-season sales slump starts earlier than usual in the lead-up to winter.
2024 Yamaha FX HO JetFish launches in Australia
The second edition of the Yamaha JetFish has launched in Australia. It now comes with 1.9-litre four-cylinder power, and an upgraded touchscreen Garmin navigation unit and fish finder.
Sea-Doo Switch price slashed in Australia to below $100,000
The Sea-Doo Switch – an industry-first Jet Ski powered pontoon party boat – has been heavily discounted in Australia after a slow start.
Autonomous Kawasaki Jet Ski technology unearthed in patent filings – report
The world’s leading Jet Ski website, The Watercraft Journal, has unearthed patent filings that show Kawasaki is developing an automated ‘circle back’ rescue function if the rider falls off, a shallow water warning system, more detailed fuel-consumption tracking for long-distance rides, an electric supercharger – and more!
2024 Jet Trek endurance ocean event raises $385,000 to help kids in need
A field of 91 Jet Ski riders battled a week of high winds and huge swells in this year’s Yamaha Variety Jet Trek endurance ocean ride from Kingscliff NSW to Gladstone in Queensland.
2024: Top 10 Jet Skis For Riders New To The Sport
There is a range of new Jet Skis for 2024 – as well as some old favourites – across the Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki line-ups. With more than 50 Jet Skis to choose from across the three major brands – Sea-Doo, Yamaha and Kawasaki – we know deciding which one to buy can be daunting. But hopefully this rundown of the key models – and the key differences, including prices – will help take out some of the guesswork.
Police and Maritime crackdown on Jet Ski hoons in Sydney waterways
NSW Police Marine Area Command and NSW Maritime embarked on a joint taskforce last weekend in Jet Ski hoon trouble spots, with more than 1000 vessels stopped, and about 70 fines issued for speeding and other offences.
Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S Angler
Kawasaki is about to join the booming Jet Ski fishing market with a new model called the Angler. It is based on the latest Kawasaki Ultra 160 LX-S but has a unique colour scheme and is ready to go fishing – as a turn-key solution and a complete package – straight off the showroom floor.