There are new speed restrictions zones for all boats – including Jet Skis and personal watercraft – in the Pumicestone Passage on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast near Caloundra.
Yamaha Australia has issued a safety recall for most of its WaveRunner line-up due to a fault with the fuel-filler neck. Affected models include 2021-2022 Yamaha GP1800R, Yamaha FX, and Yamaha VX.
The Kawasaki STX160 Jet Ski has been recalled in Australia for the second time in 18 months to fix the same fault. Owners have been advised not to operate the watercraft until the safety recall has been completed.
Exclusive data sourced by Watercraft Zone shows Sea-Doo increased its dominance in the Australian personal watercraft market last year, as Yamaha and Kawasaki struggled with stock shortages.
The first shipments of the 2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy have arrived in local showrooms ahead of schedule, but there is one thing missing.
Chronic stock shortages across the Jet Ski and personal watercraft industry in Australia are expected to delay the bulk of 2022 models until at least the middle of the year.
Australian prices for the 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310 range have revealed increases of at least $4500, plus a $1399 dealer handling fee. With limited stock, the first shipments have already sold out.
If you’re buying a 2022 Sea-Doo, 2022 Yamaha WaveRunner, or 2022 Kawasaki Jet Ski, better get your order in. Stock may now not arrive in significant numbers until mid-year, or even later.
The rear camera on the 2022 Kawasaki Ultra 310 is a world first in the Jet Ski industry, but authorities say you still need an observer when towing. Here’s the law in each Australian state.
New Zealand Jet Ski fishing expert Andrew Hill – who helped create the Sea-Doo Fish Pro – has taken delivery of one of the first examples of the Trophy edition.
