Here’s why the new Jet Ski licence fees in NSW – close to $2000 for 10 years, the most expensive in the world – don’t add up. Authorities say the increases are due to rising injury costs, but the statistics say otherwise.
The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout 130 is now available at an all-time low price – up to $6600 off the full RRP – at this weekend’s Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, as dealers sell down stock of the runout model.
All three major Jet Ski brands – Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki Jet Ski – say they were “blindsided” by the NSW Government’s record price increases to Jet Ski licence fees, and have now requested a meeting over the matter.
Jet Ski riders in NSW are about to be hit with the most expensive licence fees in the world – with a 10-year licence almost doubling from $1000 to $2000 from 1 July 2024.
Sea-Doo Australia has extended its current promotion for another three months – to the end of July 2024 – making it the company’s longest-running discount campaign in memory. It means Sea-Doo Australia has now been in discount mode for nine months.
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 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.
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.
The Sea-Doo Switch – an industry-first Jet Ski powered pontoon party boat – has been heavily discounted in Australia after a slow start.
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.
