Watercraft World back issues from March 2005:
Polaris takes the way out.(Float Plan)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2005; ... It's rare that a company's tag line takes on an ironic or negative connotation. Witty or serious, a company's slogan is usually part of a larger marketing plan that positively describes the company and its products. Kawasaki's famous "Let the good times roll" has been a part of the ...
Watercraft of the Year woes.(Mail Call)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... As a loyal subscriber for more than seven years, I looked forward to this past Watercraft of the Year edition (October 2004) with a little more interest. Being the owner of a new Kawasaki STX-15F, I was curious to see how it stacked up to the competition, in particular, the new ...
Problem resolved.(Mail Call)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... I just read the September/October 2004 issue about a tech problem someone was having with his Kawasaki STX-12F. I have the same ski and had the same problem. Evidently, his dealer didn't really care about customer satisfaction, as this is a known problem with the 2003. The ...
No muscle.(Mail Call)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Recently, my family purchased a Kawasaki 800 SX-R. It is a great craft, but my dad and I have to lift the ski in and out of his pickup because we also tow a 19-foot speed boat. On some landing docks, it is nearly impossible for my father and I to get the ski back in the bed of the truck. I ...
Past reviews.(Mail Call)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Is there any way I can access past issues for reviews and tests of PWC? I'm looking into replacing one of mine and would like to see some unbiased reviews. I subscribe to the magazine, but would like to find out if I can access it over the Internet. Thank you. Craig ...
Advice is nice.(Mail Call)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2005 ... In advance, I would like to thank you for your time and attention to my questions ... 1. Which PWC should I purchase? 2. There are several brands of PWC, so which one is best? 3. These categories are what I am looking for, and hopefully you can help. ...
Chris MacClugage.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005; ... Chris MacClugage (left) and Rick Roy go big off the ...
Coalition files petition to reopen Biscayne National Park.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Personal watercraft manufacturers, national recreation access organizations, South Florida business owners and a group of Miami residents and boating enthusiasts announced the formation of a new coalition to reintroduce PWC to Biscayne National Park. The coalition filed a formal petition ...
Just the facts.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005 ... The top five boating states by boat registration (through 2003): 1. Michigan ...
The Mac attach.(Racing)
Mar 01, 2005 ... AFTER being snubbed by Dustin Farthing in the Pro Runabout 1200 class at the 2003 International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Kawasaki racer Chris MacClugage stormed back to reclaim the title at the 2004 Dos Equis Desert XX World Finals ...
Polaris abruptly exits marine industry.(News from the Waves)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Slightly more than a month after Polaris' marine division displayed several new 2005 personal watercraft and sport boats at the company's 50th anniversary celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota, it was announced that Polaris was exiting the marine industry. Effective Sept. 2, 2004, ...
Triple Down.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005 ... AT the Lake Havasu, Arizona, World Finals, Sea-Doo hosted a special exhibition with its 3D watercraft. The winner of the event took home a brand-spanking-new Sea-Doo 3D. The 3D Triple Down Triathlon pitted watercraft racing champions, motocross and wakeboarding athletes in a ...
Traffic jam.(HOW-TO)
Mar 01, 2005 ... LIKE IT OR NOT, our waterways are becoming more crowded by the day. How can you increase your odds of safely navigating through the hustle and bustle? Try these suggestions next time you venture into traffic: * LEARN THE RULES OF THE ROAD. With no lanes or traffic lights to ...
Favorite waterways: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005 ... FLANKED by varying terrain, Lake Roosevelt in northeast Washington is a PWC enthusiast's dream. The lake extends from Coulee Dam 154 miles north to Orion Creek, offering endless areas for PWC riding. In 2002, the National Park Service (NPS) banned PWC from Lake Roosevelt. However, after an ...
Celebrity sightings.(News from the Waves)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Actor and model Antonio Sabato Jr. and comedian Paul Rodriguez know how to have a good time. The only way, of course, is riding watercraft. The two took ...
101 ways that prove you're hopelessly addicted to PWC: you know you're a PWC enthusiast if ...
Mar 01, 2005 ... Are you as sick in the head about personal watercraft riding as we are? If we had money to wager, we'd bet that some of you are worse off than we are. That's pretty difficult to do, but we know there are some of you out there. So, just how troubled are we? We've got it so bad that we came ...
2004 Lake Havasu World Finals: our cameras caught the inside action, spills and behind-the-scenes thrills at the Dos Equis Desert XX Havasu World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Mar 01, 2005; ... THE WEEKLONG DOS EQUIS DESERT XX WORLD FINALS in Arizona has become a rite of passage for many. For 23 years, the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) has conducted the event that brings racers, families and fans from around the world ... literally. At the 2004 event, 30 ...
Who are you? Match your personality to one of 32 new-for-2005 PWC.(2005 PWC BUYER'S GUIDE)(Directory)
Mar 01, 2005; ... This year, exactly 32 personal watercraft will be vying for your dollar in dealer showrooms nationwide. Some are expensive, others surprisingly affordable. Some are powerful muscle machines, while others are newcomer-friendly cruisers designed not to intimidate. Some have been tailored to ...
2005 sport boat buyer's guide.
Mar 01, 2005 ... What's the best personal watercraft accessory? Your significant other? Nope (and you score no points if that was your first thought). Is it an orange flag atop a pole attached to the rear of your PWC (like what you had on your bike when you were a kid)? Only if you still wear a pocket ...
The discovery channel: a love of touring bonds a group of PWC riders on the 382-mile Apalach River Run to the Gulf.
Mar 01, 2005; ... We had been told we might see an alligator on this trip. Well, warned is more like it. After all, 'gators on this stretch of the Flint River were rumored to be up to 15 feet long. This wasn't exactly something I cared to think about as I drifted slowly across the surface on a personal ...
10 essential items: for carefree riding.
Mar 01, 2005; ... IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED BY NOW, BUYING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS THE EASY PART. The tough part comes in the months that follow, when you realize what items you overlooked in the initial thrill of the hunt. And no, we're not talking about gear such as a personal flotation device, wetsuit ...
Speed racer: we reveal the secrets to one of Kawasaki's race boats.
Mar 01, 2005 ... Last October, Kawasaki watercraft racer Chris MacClugage made history at the IJSBA World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Besides capturing his fourth victory at the IJSBA Pro Runabout 1200 Superstock World Finals and having the most wins in that class since it was first ...
An SLTX slowdown.(Tech Doctor)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Q I have a 1997 Polaris SLTX. When it was new, the top speed was around 62 to 64 mph. That has gradually decreased to 54 mph. It tops out at 6400 to 6500 rpm, which is the same as when it was new. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is no other noticeable power loss other ...
Stop that blink.(Tech Doctor)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Q I have a 1999 Sea-Doo GTX RFI with 80 hours on it that has an intermittent alarm that reads, "12V Low." I have a shop manual for the PWC, but it doesn't address this alarm. The alarm came after I tried starting the PWC with a charger connected to a dead battery. I guess that's ...
Struggling acceleration.(Tech Doctor)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Q I have a 2003 Yamaha GP800R, and after about two weeks and 10 hours of use, it developed a problem with acceleration from idle. It cuts out, stalls and struggles to stay running. If I feather the throttle, it eventually takes off normally and runs fine at higher speeds. One ...
Clash of the Titan: Nissan's Titan goes the distance.(Tow The Line)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Mar 01, 2005 ... WHEN THE NISSAN TITAN CREW CAB HIT THE STREETS for 2004, it quickly won accolades throughout the industry and beyond. From its fully boxed frame to its 5.6L Endurance V-8 engine, automotive junkies and others were love struck with the new pickup. The newcomer on the block also racked up ...
Zoom in.(Gear Up)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Get the eyes you need with a pair of binoculars. The Atlantic Green binoculars from Barska are waterproof and fogproof. The binoculars are quite compact and can be easily stored for convenient access. They feature 10X magnification and a 25mm ...
Breaker, breaker.(Gear Up)
Mar 01, 2005 ... Keep in contact with your riding buddies with Motorola's Talkabout T6500 two-way radios. The compact and rugged Talkabouts have up to a 5-mile range and feature Family Radio Service and General Mobile Radio Service, which allows for a 22-frequency capacity ....
Preventive measures.(Gear Up)
Mar 01, 2005 ... A VHF radio is useful on large bodies of water. Most mariners use VHF radios to keep in contact with each other, the Coast Guard and to get the latest weather updates. The Uniden MHS350 two-way, handheld radio could be the difference between safety and disaster should a nasty situation ...
Know thy global position.(Gear Up)
Mar 01, 2005 ... GPS units are the keys to knowing where you are and where you're going. The Magellan Meridian Color GPS comes standard with a 16-megabyte, built-in database of North America. It includes many waterways, cities, major roads and marine navigation aids. It tracks up to 12 GPS ...