Jet Skiing

Most modern four-stroke engines utilize a knock sensor to warn operators of possibly impending engine damage due to detonation. Detonation, sometimes referred to as “pre-ignition,” occurs when fuel (and air) ignite before the spark plug in defiance of ignition timing. This artificially creates an entirely unwanted explosion which is then exacerbated by the actual ignition …

The Knock on Knock Sensors (and recent Kawasaki Ultra Issues) Read More »

Benelli is a lesser-known brand of jet ski, less popular, at least in the United States, than Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Sea-Doo. The company, founded in 2004 in Pöchlarn, Austria, is based in Europe. The company has been rebranded and resold several times, and today is better known as Belassi. They make the Burrasca jet ski, …

Benelli B3R vs B3S: What’s the Difference? [Video] Read More »

Riding solo or with a passenger on the back is what most people think of when they think of using a jet ski. But there are plenty of other things you can do with a jet ski: fishing, camping, swimming, and inner tubing. While not every jet ski makes a great tube tower, there are …

Best Jet Ski Tube for Families: Having Fun with Family Read More »

A GPS device may not be something you’ve thought about if you are very new to jet skiing, but it’s a good idea to have one. A GPS device will prevent you from getting lost in places where cell phone service is poor or nonexistent. It’s also important to have a way to transmit an …

Best Jet Ski GPS for Beginners Read More »

If you’re planning a trip to Catalina, you might be considering renting a jet ski. Renting a jet ski on Catalina is a great idea—it’s a fun way to explore the island and gives you access to locations you might not be able to get to on foot or by boat. The good news is …

Catalina Jet Ski Rentals: Price, Services, and Rules Read More »

The Sea-Doo Spark has been a lukewarm hit since its introduction, finding a bit of favor with some due to the low price of entry but being ignored by those who’ve only been sold on hugely powered deep-V hull behemoths by the industry. This touches a nerve. The Sea-Doo Spark is a right fun craft …

Sea-Doo Spark Tuning: Building a More Sparkly Sea-Doo Spark Read More »

For some people, one of the fun parts of buying a new jet ski is buying all the fun accessories. Others prefer to take a more measured approach, buying only what they need. And of course, budget is always a concern when purchasing items for your ski. There are some things that are must-haves when …

First 10 Jet Ski Accessories – Must-have List and the Best Places to Buy Read More »

The Sea-Doo Spark is one of the most enduring and popular PWCs available on the market. Since 2014, the Spark has been Sea-Doo’s most reliable and arguably most popular model. Sea-Doo holds the largest market share for all PWC brands, making it the most popular PWC manufacturer in the world, which is largely thanks to …

Sea-Doo Spark: Specs, Price and Comparisons Read More »

Most people don’t ride the same jet ski for their whole lives. Maybe you’ve outgrown your current model and are ready for an upgrade to more power or more space. Maybe you’re ready to trade in for this year’s new release because of an exciting new feature you can’t live without. Or maybe you’ve simply …

Selling Your Jet Ski: Tips to Help You Get the Best Deal! Read More »

Supercharged personal watercraft provide exhilarating acceleration and performance – and a bit more concern for owners. Yamaha WaveRunner SVHO owners have less cause than others, however, as the chance of a supercharger failure is quite slim and the possibility of said failure causing extensive engine damage is essentially non-existent due to Yamaha’s superior design. While …

Yamaha Supercharger Rebuild: Price, Intervals, Kit [Sea-Doo Comparison] Read More »