Boating reviews

Kawasaki continues to raise the bar higher with the four-stroke Jet Ski? SX-R? stand-up watercraft. The race-ready Jet Ski SX-R comes packed with powerful thrust and agile rider-active handling from the V-shape hull that redefines comfort and confidence on the water. Exceptional cornering performance and acceleration create a whole new level of exhilaration, giving new meaning to the stand-up watercraft world.

Comfort meets performance. The Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra LX personal watercraft combines power and handling for all-day confidence. Keep your belongings sealed and safe with an industry-leading 56-gallon storage capacity. Pack everything you need for a fun-fueled day on the water. An all-digital LCD screen allows you to easily monitor trip information in bright conditions.

Propelled by the strong response to its electric snowmobiles and premium Founders Edition electric watercraft,Taiga Motors is launching two new electric personal watercraft (PWC) Orca models starting at $15,000. The Orca ‘Sport’ and ‘Performance’ models are an important next step in Taiga’s roadmap towards accelerating sustainable exploration of the great outdoors for all. Designed from the water up, these models redefine the recreational watercraft experience with silent operation, leading power to weight, hassle-free ownership,intelligent connectivity, and competitive pricing.

When calm waters need stirring up, look to the new Jet Ski STX 160 personal watercraft for the perfect dose of fun. With three model variations for 2021, the Jet Ski STX160 Series offers multiple trim levels to choose from, all with class-leading acceleration, agile handling performance and three-person seating.

The Yamaha VX Series is renowned for being the best-selling personal watercraft in the history of the boating industry. In fact, the Yamaha VX Cruiser HO, with its 1.8L Yamaha marine engine, is the best-selling personal watercraft model for the past two years.

Why? The answer is simple. Buyers are attracted to the VX Series’ class-leading performance, versatility, and value that is offered in a smaller, lighter package compared to the flagship Yamaha FX Series, while still sharing many of the same industry-first features and innovations that make the FX Series the best-selling luxury models today.

The Jet Ski Ultra 310 lineup is made up of the most powerful production personal watercraft in the world. With three-passenger seating and premium technology, Jet Ski Ultra 310 watercraft are built for anything from leisurely cruises on the lake to off-shore races across the ocean. Class-leading fuel capacity and storage prepare you for all-day fun on the water.

Thirty years ago, Yamaha introduced its first standup WaveRunner - the 650 SuperJet. Ever since then, the iconic SuperJet has rewarded the physical ability and athleticism of the best professional surf riders, freestylers, and closed course racers in the world.

For 2021, the Yamaha SuperJet returns all-new from the ground up to challenge a new generation of standup riders with a torquey four-stroke Yamaha marine engine and nimble performance hull that is 142 pounds lighter, 8.8 inches shorter, and twice as fun to ride than its competition.

No longer reserved for professional racers and requiring a racing license, the new 2021 SuperJet will find appeal with a wide audience including the race community but also among recreational riders looking for a new thrill. This includes aging tricksters who will find the athleticism and excitement of riding the new SuperJet to be a similar challenge as wakesurfing, which sees continued interest and growth among this audience.

Yamaha is redefining “entry-level” with its EX Series WaveRunners. They share the same DNA and high-quality craftmanship as the more expensive, full-featured watercraft that Yamaha offers, but in a smaller package with less weight. Unlike its competitors in the Rec Lite category, the EX Series is designed to take you anywhere you want to go with class-leading engine performance, true three-passenger seating, unmatched stability, a durable SMC fiberglass hull and deck, large fuel capacity, and extra storage capacity.

The all-new race-ready 2021 Yamaha GP1800R SVHO and 2021 Yamaha GP1800R HO introduced with agile handling, enhanced acceleration, and new rider ergonomics.

Yamaha’s FX WaveRunner series has continued to redefine what’s possible in a luxury high-performance personal watercraft. With a strong reputation in the touring, family, fishing and endurance racing scenes, the feature-packed FX Series combines big capacity horsepower, luxury performance and innovative technologies all packaged in a stunningly good-looking watercraft.

For 2021, Yamaha has updated the colors and graphic kits on its popular luxury performance FX Series, combining this with Yamaha’s legendary reputation for reliability, purpose-built marine engines and excellent resale. With a great mix of models, price points and color variants from bright and vibrant, to dark and stealthy, there is a model to suit every taste, level of experience and desire.

The youngest member of the ’long-distance cruiser’ family, the Swift Trawler 30 is an excellent balance between style and seaworthiness. This live-aboard boat may be the smallest of the Swift Trawlers, but she is mighty. Her many innovations and strong performance make her stand out in her class.

The brand new 388 has huge shoes to fill, taking the place of the European Yacht of Year winning 385. Underpinned by the same hull design, the new model makes improvements through a slightly taller rig and increased stability from a new keel design.

Adding hull windows and additional light sources means the newly designed interior is a lovely light and bright space to be when spending time onboard. A brand new deck design increases cockpit space, storage and head turning looks.

As with all Hanse models the engineering and construction techniques are unsurpassed, offering you a superbly strong, safe cruising yacht.

Who says dreams don’t come true! Dreams of luxury, elegant design and all the amenities you can imagine – and even choose for yourself – can and do come true in the BAVARIA S45. This is a motor yacht for people who appreciate outstanding performance as well as an upscale, unique lifestyle, with an exterior and interior that will delight you anew every day.

Viking continues its dominance of the sportfishing yacht industry with the introduction of the Viking 68, a four-stateroom blue-water convertible with unmatched performance, bulletproof construction, luxury interior accommodations and advanced propulsion and boat-control technologies.

“This boat is going to be a big hit,” says Viking Design Manager David Wilson. “We were able to bring some of the attributes of our larger models to the 68 while maintaining the efficiencies of a smaller sportfishing boat.”

The 68 C is designed and engineered to function equally as well as a tournament-ready offshore runner and a cruising yacht with all the conveniences and technology that you’ve come to expect from Viking.

The optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer heightens the level of comfort during both fishing and cruising activities. Anglers do battle in a 176-square foot cockpit, while guests can watch from an air-conditioned observation mezzanine.

Running on Viking’s proven hull shape with a 12.1-degree transom deadrise, this beautiful battlewagon delivers a soft ride in rough seas, with a 35-knot cruising speed and a top end approaching 40-plus knots. An aggressively raked stem, gently sloping sheer, swept-back black-masked windshield and flying bridge brow present a powerful yet elegant picture.

Designed to give you the best tow sports experience. Our revolutionary new platform provides the best stability in the industry and the largest swim platform for prepping. It can also be equipped with a bluetooth audio system to amp your ride.

The revolutionary new and lighter platform, combined with the Ergolock System, maximizes control in any condition, making the RXT-X the new benchmark for rough water performance. With the 300-hp engine, 60 mph (96 km/h) is just a few seconds away.