2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 – Long Haul Episode 16

Whoohoo! It’s possibly the single-most anticipated episode of “Long Haul” since we test rode the 2017 Kawasaki SX-R. And why is that? Because The Watercraft Journal just spent four whole days flogging the heck out of Sea-Doo’s all-new, completely redesigned 2018 RXT-X 300. Riding on a completely revolutionary ST3 platform, the new RXT-X borrows heavily […]

Introducing The 2017 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx

The Watercraft Journal gets the first official look at the new 2017 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx – a freestyle-inspired, lightweight 2-up, 90-horsepower Spark. Learn more about the Trixx and the rest of the 2017 Sea-Doo lineup by clicking HERE: Gallery: Introducing the 2017 Sea-Doo Lineup (Videos)

2018 Yamaha VXR WaveRunner – Long Haul Episode 20

Could the VXR be Yamaha’s ultimate naturally-aspirated WaveRunner? We certainly want to say so! With its striking paint and trim scheme, stellar handling, gobs of low-end torque and included electric trim and RiDE dual-throttle brake and reverse system, it’s got everything it needs and nothing else that it doesn’t. Sharing the same mold as the […]

2018 Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunner – Long Haul Episode 19

Long, low and sleek and able to pretty much do it all. It’s even been the recipient of The Watercraft Journal’s “Watercraft of The Year,” the winner of several offshore super course and endurance races, and continues to be the favorite of performance-minded runabout riders since its redesign in 2012. Today we review the 2018 […]

RIVA Racing’s 2017 Yamaha GP1800 IJSBA Stock Class Race Kit – Long Haul Ep. 8

The Watercraft Journal test rides RIVA Racing’s all-new GP1800 IJSBA Stock Class Race Kit-equipped 2017 Yamaha GP1800 WaveRunner. The newly-released kit is without a doubt, one of the quickest, hardest-handling machines we’ve ever ridden (and RIVA tells us they’re not done tuning it!). You won’t believe the potential buried in this machine that RIVA is […]

2017 Kawasaki SX-R JetSki Review (Finally!) – Long Haul Ep. 7

It took an agonizing 6 months to finally happen, but The Watercraft Journal gets its hands on the most hotly anticipated personal watercraft to come out in years – the all-new Kawasaki SX-R JetSki. Marking the return of Kawasaki to the world of standup skis, the SX-R looks huge, packs bigger power and surprised the […]

2018 Sea-Doo RXT 230 – Long Haul Episode 23

The Watercraft Journal gives you a closer look at the all-new 2018 Sea-Doo RXT 230. It’s lesser price shaves off quite a bit from its more expensive sibling, the RXT-X 300, the RXT 230 still has a lot to offer. Riding on an all CM-Tech hull and a wholly innovative deck that employs BRP’s easy […]

2017 Sea-Doo GTR-X 230 Long Term Review – Long Haul Episode 21

Whoowee! The Watercraft Journal sums up nearly a whole year with a 2017 Sea-Doo GTR-X 230 in just over 9 minutes! Many of you will also recognize this machine as being the trusty steed on several previous episodes of Long Haul throughout last year – and for good reason! Not only did we clock consistent […]

RIVA Racing Stage III-Equipped 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 – Long Haul Ep. 25

The Watercraft Journal test rides RIVA Racing’s maniacally-fast Stage III kit-equipped 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300. Starting with a stock 2018 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300, RIVA Racing throws on its proven Stage III kit to aptly unlock all of the power potential in the venerable ACE 300 engine and unlock what can be done with the new […]

2017 Yamaha FX Limited SVHO WaveRunner – Long Haul Ep. 10

Building off of one of its most successful new additions to its 2016 lineup – the VX Limited – Yamaha WaveRunners introduced the FX Limited SVHO for 2017. Brandishing a full catalog of accessories for the whole family to enjoy (like a 1-person towable raft and color-matched tow rope, gear bag, dry bag, waterproof phone […]

2018 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO – Long Haul Ep. 27

It’s pretty much identical to Yamaha’s performance-minded VXR, so why is the VX Cruiser HO priced $600 less? Frankly, we have no idea because we think it’s got more bells-and-whistles from what you’d expect from such a budget-priced runabout. It’s a fun, zippy performer that’s both stable and sporty – so what’s there not to […]

2018 RIVA Racing-Edition Yamaha GP1800R Test Ride – Long Haul Episode 22

The Watercraft Journal test rides RIVA Racing’s insanely-fast 2018 RIVA Racing-Edition GP1800R. Starting with a stock 2018 Yamaha GP1800 WaveRunner, RIVA Racing throws its Stage II kit and a whole lot more at this limited-edition machine that is hand-built for the first 25 customers each year. The GP1800 is already one of the winningest runabouts […]