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Personal Watercraft boats
These jet drive vessels which are also referred to as water scooters are less than 13 feet in length and often referred to by their trademarked brand names Jet Ski, WaveRunner and Sea-Doo.
Jet Ski
Jet Ski is the brand name for personal watercraft (PWC) manufacturer Kawasaki although it is often used generically to refer to any PWC. Yamaha and Sea-Doo build trademarked brand names WaveRunner by Bombardier. Primarily used for recreation, these machines are always fun to ride and use a water jet instead of a propeller.
PWC Types
PWCs generally come in two different types: sit-downs and stand-ups. Stand-ups are geared more towards competitive racing and tricks, and only hold one rider, whereas sit-down models usually hold 2-3 people (sometimes up to 4). There are tons of different models, offering different factors and features to consider like extra seating, storage size, fuel tank size, hull type, handlebar comfort, engine size, the weight of your jet ski and much more. Depending on your intended use for your new water ride, you will have to figure out what model best suits you. For a more comprehensive guide and FAQs, read Jet-skis, Sea-Doos, WaveRunners: Personal Watercraft Guide in our research section.
What are personal watercraft boats?
Personal Watercraft boats are small, trailerable vessels commonly used for on-the-water activities such as a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. These types of vessels can vary in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 8 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 132 feet, and an average length of 11 feet. They are built by a wide variety of boat manufacturers with hull types including modified vee, deep vee and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 1,048 personal watercraft boats for sale, including 832 new vessels and 216 used boats, listed by both individual owners and professional boat dealerships across the country.
What are the best personal watercraft boats?
Some of the best-known designers of personal watercraft boats presently include: Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, Yamaha Boats, Kawasaki and Bombardier. These builders manufacture personal watercraft boats models with inboard, outboard-4S, inboard/outboard, outboard and other propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel and other fuel systems. In the past 30 days, the top, most-viewed personal watercraft boats brands on Boat Trader were Kawasaki, Mariah, Sea-Doo, Yamaha Boats and Yamaha Waverunner.
How much do personal watercraft boats cost?
Personal Watercraft boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for a variety of prices from a sensible $3,993 on the accessible end all the way up to $91,916 for the higher-end boats. Models with more power can hold motors up to 310 horsepower, while smaller, more efficient utility models may have as low as 60 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 170 HP).
Why are personal watercraft boats popular?
Personal Watercraft boats are popular for their shallow draft and narrow beam, characteristics that make these boats perfect for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Personal Watercraft boats are also popular boats for rivers and lakes and other shallow fresh bodies of water. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that personal watercraft boats can hold onboard is 3 people with a maximum of 6. Also, with 1,048 personal watercraft boats presently listed for sale and 118 boats added in the past 30 days, Boat Trader is confident you’ll find the boat you are looking for.