Before shopping, you should narrow the field down based on what you want to do with your personal watercraft (PWC). These fall into several categories: the two-seat racing rockets on water with engines that have as much as 250 hp with supercharged engines; the cruisers that can seat as many as three in comfort; and the stand-up models, which give you the ultimate in old-school maneuverability. Many modern PWCs feature quieter 4-stroke engines.

KAWASAKI
(949) 770-0400
www.kawasaki.com

Jet Ski Ultra LX
LOA: 11'1"
Beam: 4'
Weight: 838 lbs.
Fuel: 21 gal.
Base Price: $9,799
(w/160-hp Kawasaki 4-stroke)
Maximum HP: 160

Jet Ski Ultra 250X
LOA: 11'1"
Beam: 4'
Weight: 917 lbs.
Fuel: 21 gal.
Base Price: $11,499
(w/250-hp Kawasaki 4-stroke)
Maximum HP: 250

SEA-DOO
www.sea-doo.com

3D DI
LOA: 8'11.1"
Beam: 3'8"
Weight: 610.7 lbs.
Fuel: 9.2 gal.
Base Price: $8,299
(w/130-hp Rotax 1000 series DFI)
Maximum HP: 130

155-hp RXP
LOA: 10'0.9"
Beam: 4'
Weight: 750 lbs.
Fuel: 15.9 gal.
Base Price: $9,999
(w/155-hp Rotax 4-TEC)
Maximum HP: 215

155-hp GTI SE
LOA: 10'7"
Beam: 4'1"
Weight: 747 lbs.
Fuel: 15.9 gal.
Base Price: $9,199
(w/155-hp Rotax 4-TEC)
Maximum HP: 155

215-hp WAKE
LOA: 10'10.3"
Beam: 4'
Weight: 828 lbs.
Fuel: 15.9 gal.
Base Price: $11,999
(w/215-hp Supercharged Intercooled Rotax 4-TEC)
Maximum HP: 215

YAMAHA
(800) 962-7926
www.yamaha-motor.com

VX Cruiser
LOA: 10'6.8"
Beam: 3'10.1"
Weight: 712 lbs.
Fuel: 15.9 gal.
Base Price: $8,299
(w/110-hp Yamaha)
Maximum HP: 110

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