Watercraft World back issues from June 2005:
Catch and release.(Float Plan)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2005; ... Each year watercraft manufacturers release new models. Sometimes these machines are rife with new ideas and innovations. More often, refinements to existing designs only subtly supplant last season's best. Regardless, every brand hopes to reach the marketplace they covet--and sometimes ...
Champagne speed, beer budget.(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Hi, I am looking at getting two new watercraft this year and was wondering what the top speed was for the VX110 Deluxe Yamaha? Did Yamaha test one of these at the 2005 Dream Demo? Will this machine pull skiers? Thanks. Eric Gerken Alexandria, Minnesota ...
Get up and gone.(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2005 ... I just got the March 2005 issue of WaterCraft World and found a mistake. In the 'Get up and Go' section, number 9 on page 20 shows what is supposed to be the Sears Tower in Chicago. The picture printed is of the John Hancock building, not the Sears Tower. Just thought I'd point that out to ...
Running with the pack.(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Hi. Are you guys planning another Twin Cities River Run? Please tell me you are. The girlfriend and I had a wonderful time two years ago and hope that you do it again. Thanks. Greg Gelo Via e-mail No, at least not this year. But, we are planning on ...
Brothers in airs.(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Hey there! I've been meaning to write in for quite some time now, but just got around to it now!! My brother and I have been enthusiasts for a while, and we took some of these pics last time I was out visiting him in SC. We brought out a waterproof camera and snapped some of these shots! ...
Be a part of the team.
Jun 01, 2005 ... From the "It's a tough job, but someone has to do it" file ... For the last 15 years, WaterCraft World has sought out the very best in real world riders to test the latest and greatest crop of personal watercraft--its readers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the initial ...
Racing: Womack and Follmer win Mark Hahn Memorial race.(Billy Womack and Mike Follmer)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Billy Womack and Mike Follmer combined to win the world's longest continuous personal watercraft race and pay tribute to a fallen friend at the 2005 APBA/Bullet Mark Hahn Memorial Havasu Team 300 at Lake Havasu in early March. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Riding a R & D ...
APBA: replaces Triple Crown with east, west cups.(American Power Boat Association )
Jun 01, 2005 ... THE AMERICAN POWER BOATING ASSOCIATION (APBA) recently announced that the APBA Triple Crown of Watercross has undergone some changes for the 2005 season. Bad news? Not at all, the series will be replaced with not one, but two three-race series: the APBA Eastern States Cup and the APBA ...
Thwart online scammers.(news from the waves)
Jun 01, 2005 ... THE INTERNET CAN BE A GREAT TOOL TO BUY OR SELL A BOAT. However, sometimes its murky waters swirl with fraud, con artists and scams. To help you avoid these unseen shoals, BoatU.S. Consumer Affairs has these tips to help online buyers and sellers protect themselves. Buying A ...
Lock and load.
Jun 01, 2005 ... THINK YOUR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST TOYS KNOWN TO MAN? UNFORTUNATELY, SO DO THIEVES. THANKS TO THE FACT THAT PWC ARE RELATIVELY SMALL, EASILY TRANSPORTED, AND YES, OH SO POPULAR, THE RATE OF THEFT FOR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER TYPE OF BOAT. ...
Pacific City: beach bash; Pacific City offers a wealth of riding opportunities.(Oregon)
Jun 01, 2005; ... A massive 327-foot monolith of rock looms out and over the Pacific waters, a mile offshore. It's the largest ledge of its kind on the west coast, and the rising sun bathes the giant outcropping in golden hues. The quaint and weathered fishing village of Pacific City, Oregon is ...
How low can you go? One manufacturer retools at the low end of the market ... with surprising results.(Product/Service Evaluation)(Cover Story)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Not so long ago, testing a manufacturer's "entry-level" machine meant hopping aboard a stripped down, bland, underpowered slug. No offense: but that end of the market was best reserved for the rental operators, not a budding enthusiast looking for a machine that could actually keep his ...
Snaps.
Jun 01, 2005; ... MAGE BY PER BREIEHAGEN MAGE BY ...
If you build it ... A funny thing happened on the way to choosing 2005's most innovative new product.
Jun 01, 2005; ... Faced with the challenges of changing technology in the personal watercraft marketplace--four-stroke engines supplanting two-stroke powerplants, and the resultant escalation in both complexity and price--many that were in the aftermarket performance business have opted out. Have poor ...
Stirring the waters: powerhouse powerplant paradigm; RIVA-Vortech Supercharger impellers.(2005 Product Innovation Award)
Jun 01, 2005 ... The PWC world changed forever last October when Chris MacCluggage parked his two-stroke raceboat just before the 2004 Lake Havasu IJSBA World Finals Pro Runabout 1200 main event. Four-strokes had already supplanted their predecessors from the showrooms. But for the first time, ...
Form and function: Sea-Doo's Challenger 180 combines the company's trademark flash with a nod to the practical.(Product/Service Evaluation)
Jun 01, 2005; ... LATELY, BOAT MANUFACTURERS HAVE STARTED LOOKING AT THEIR creations from a lot of new angles. Overall lines and profile? They've been there and done that. Now it's not just how cool the boat looks on the water or how many horses are straining under the sunpad--though those remain essential ...
Jet Pilot: Racing Gloves.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... No one gloves you like your hands will glove you if treat them to Jet Pilot's Racing Gloves. Constructed with ultra thin neoprene, rubberized pro-grip thumb panels and molded-rubber finger protection patches, the Race Glove may be the giver in this ...
Vosh International: Jettribe goggles.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Providing style, comfort and function--and maybe most important, flotation--the new Jettribe goggles from Vosh International will protect your eyes from all things evil on the water. The frames come in many colors, even two different shades of black, and lenses are offered in a ...
Sportsstuff SWAT bag.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... The Sportsstuff SWAT bag is ready to endure the stand-off with all your watersports gear. Mesh sides provide ventilation to dry wet gear while hard-core construction means ample room for apparel from head to toe. The SWAT bag also comes equipped with standard features like a hard sunglass ...
ShoreStation Rolling Dock.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Imagine: Your friends push-off from shore and return shortly thereafter to discover that you have built them a dock. The new ShoreStation Rolling Dock takes approximately 30 minutes to set up and is modular in design, allowing you to create your shape of choice. ...
Dowco: Guardian PWC cover.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... In order to preserve your boat's shiny status, Guardian custom-fit PWC covers protect personal watercraft from all the ugly elements. DOWCO's newly designed vent system ensures a tight fit to prevent wind damage, flapping and abrasion while trailering to the nearest PWC hotspot. The ...
Overton's Gladiator Hinged Neo Vest.(Gear Up)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Enjoy complete freedom of movement and exceptional comfort in the Hinged Neo Vest. Pleated panels in front provide a hinged effect for terrific flexibility, while 1.5-inch belts are integrated into the vest and concealed in back. The Glideskin front sheds water while ...
Check yourself: summer safety.(tow the line)
Jun 01, 2005; ... No, this isn't going to be one of those lectures about riding safety and appropriate behavior. You've heard all that from your mom. But you can never be too safe when trailering your watercraft, and just as any good pilot goes over his safety checklist before taking off, it's a good idea ...
No keyless entry.(tech doctor)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Q I have a 1995 Sea Doo 787. The vehicle is equipped with the security system ignition and I have no key. I need to know if there is a way to bypass the security system so I can see if the engine will run--realizing that I will some time need to buy the key from the dealer for $100 ....
It takes three to tango.(tech doctor)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Q In regards to my 2001 Yamaha GPR800, I have had nothing but annoyances with it. I am very loving with my toys, but the TLC seems to be back firing. My PWC doesn't want to start. It is cranking and cranking over without turning on. The fuel line is on, the fuel filter is clean, and the ...
A weighty question.(tech doctor)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Q I have a 2004 RXP four-stroke. I purchased the 10-hour oil when I purchased the RXP. The oil I was given was 5-weight synthetic. I noticed the owner's manual called for 10-weight. The dealer assured me 5-weight was correct. I called Sea-Doo to confirm before changing and was told it was ...
A fuel's errand.(tech doctor)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2005 ... Q I have a pair of 1999 Sea Doo GSX Limited PWCs. This season, as I got them ready to put in the water, I noticed the fuel indicator on the info center gauge is no longer showing a fuel level on either craft. I've checked all of the fuses and connectors but can't find anything blown or ...