Jet Ski stock shortages to continue into 2023 – report
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Chronic stock shortages and extensive delays for Jet Skis and personal watercraft are tipped to continue into next year, says a leading industry commentator.
Chronic stock shortages and extensive delays for Jet Skis and personal watercraft are tipped to continue into next year, says a leading industry commentator.
The biggest supplier of Jet Ski trailers in Australia – Dunbier – advises customers to read their owner’s manual and schedule routine maintenance, as the company confirms it intentionally does not use wheel bearings with “triple lip” marine seals.
After losing market share to Sea-Doo and Yamaha WaveRunner, Kawasaki Jet Ski has announced an aggressive fightback plan, promising a range of new models in the coming years.
The 2022 Kawasaki Ultra LX – one of the unsung heroes of the non-supercharged Jet Ski market globally – has reached the end of the line, but it will be replaced by a refreshed and expanded line-up after a 12-month hiatus.
The 2022 Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner and Kawasaki models – and the new Taiga Orca electric Jet Ski – will be on display at this year’s Sydney Boat Show. Amid ongoing stock shortages, experts are urging customers to order now in time for summer.
The optional swivel seat in the new Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy is only available in the US and Canada, but an Australian Sea-Doo dealer has engineered an ingenious solution.
Nine months after being unveiled globally – and six months after they left the US factory – the first shipments of the flagship 2022 Yamaha FX series have finally arrived in Australia in significant numbers.
The 2022 Yamaha FX HO and FX SVHO WaveRunners will have the option of embedded maps for the first time – including in Australia.
While Sea-Doo has apologised for global delivery delays, representatives in Australia are optimistic sufficient stock will arrive in time for next summer.
The 2022 Yamaha Variety Jet Trek charity ride raised $365,000 for kids in need, as more than 110 Jet Skis and personal watercraft hit the ocean for the annual week-long adventure in Far North Queensland.