Summer boat safety campaign launched amid record Jet Ski sales in Australia
Water safety authorities will be out in force from this weekend in the lead-up to the Australian summer, as Jet Ski sales surge.
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Safety recall: Sea-Doo GTI, GTR 230, Fish Pro Scout, and Wake 170
Sea-Doo Australia has issued a safety recall for more than 1800 examples of its most popular models sold over the past two years, including the Sea-Doo GTI, GTR 230, Fish Pro Scout, and Wake 170.
Inventor of the Jet Ski, Clayton Jacobson, dies aged 88
The eccentric inventor of the Jet Ski, American Clayton Jacobson, passed away in Australia after retiring Down Under several years ago. Whether you ride a Sea-Doo, Kawasaki Jet Ski, or Yamaha WaveRunner, he had a hand in all three brands.
2023 Yamaha WaveRunner prices and model changes
The 2023 Yamaha WaveRunner series has been unveiled ahead of Australian showroom arrivals early next year. As with Sea-Doo and Kawasaki Jet Ski, prices have risen – but unlike its rivals, most colours have changed.
Kawasaki Jet Ski five-year warranty celebrates two-year anniversary
Kawasaki’s industry-leading five-year Jet Ski warranty has passed a milestone in Australia, as Yamaha WaveRunner’s three-year coverage comes with new conditions, and Sea-Doo maintains a two-year policy.
Yamaha WaveRunner warranty cut to two years, three-year coverage now conditional
The standard Yamaha WaveRunner warranty has been cut to two years in Australia. Three-year coverage now only applies to watercraft serviced within the authorised dealer network.
Sea-Doo backs away from 1630cc Spark, insiders claim
After experimenting with a 1630cc Sea-Doo Spark a year ago, the company is said to have gone cold on the idea for the next-generation model.
2023 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy to get pop-up swivel seat in Australia
The Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy’s modular pop-up swivel seat was initially restricted to North America when introduced last year. Now the highlight feature will be available in Australia and other global markets.
2023 Sea-Doo RXP-X Apex RS 300 sold out in Australia before it arrives
Sea-Doo’s latest high-performance flagship – previewed by Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo – has all but sold out despite being the most expensive Jet Ski or personal watercraft offered locally.
2023 Sea-Doo prices and model changes
Prices, specifications, and colour changes for the 2023 Sea-Doo line-up have been revealed before Australian showroom arrivals next year.