How to Wax a Jet Ski: Plus Top 5 Watercraft Waxes Revealed

2010 Yamaha Superjet on dock

The best part about riding the jet ski is the speed. Open-air and cutting through wakes is the reason why we jet ski! However, a dull or faded looking jet ski can look awful and take away from that freeing experience. In this article, we will detail not only how and why you should wax … Read more

How to Paint a Jet Ski: Everything you need to know

Painting Jet Ski Hull Blue

Whether you have an old jet ski, or just do not like the current condition of your jet ski, painting the exterior can have a multitude of benefits outside of just changing the actual color. Painting a jet ski is a great way to update the outside look of your jet ski’s current paint job … Read more

How to Ride a Jet Ski Safely: The Ultimate Checklist

Honda F12X wave runner on the water

According to research completed by The University of Vermont, there are more than 1 million registered owners of jet skis.  Nearly 35% of all water accidents involve personal water vehicles such as these.  With staggering numbers like this, it is important to know how to operate and ride a jet ski safely, so you don’t … Read more

Do you get a Workout on a Jet Ski? The Fun way to Exercise

2007 Honda Aquatrax F12X

When we think about keeping in shape and strengthening our bodies, things like hiking, going to the gym, and biking come to mind; little did we know that there’s a whole different form of maintaining our physique that we never thought of. Next time you go to the beach or the lake, make sure to … Read more

Do Jet Skis Have Lights? All about Navigating at Night

Jet Ski tied up to Dock

Jet skis are small watercraft that are vulnerable even in the best of conditions. There are are many different state laws concerning operating a jet ski after dark. For example, in California, you can’t run a jet ski after sunset or before sunrise. Other states, like Arkansas, give you a full 30 minutes after sunset … Read more

Do Jet Skis have Alternators?

Stand up jet ski with cowl removed

Jet skis are usually all fun until you get stuck out on the lake due to a dead battery. Your thought is that you have been running hard all day and that should be charging your battery. Typically, your jet ski does not have a high charging system like a car, but it will maintain … Read more

Why is my Jet Ski Backfiring and what it means?

Kawasaki 650sx on dual trailer

Most people have heard the backfire of a car, or older motorcycle, but hearing it on your jet ski can also be a shocker. There are many causes to a backfiring wave runner, so lets to over them and how to troubleshoot. With each jet ski being specific, there is not one single post that … Read more

How To Repair A Jet Ski Hull? A Step by Step Guide

Underside of a jet ski with all parts removed

Jet Ski’s are made with lightweight fiberglass hulls. This is why they can fly through the air off of wakes and can provide the speed and maneuverability of a motorcycle on water. However, the fiberglass hull is can crack or break easily shall you come in contact with another object such as a log, dock, … Read more

Jet Ski won’t go fast? Here’s what you need to know

Looking under a jet ski on a trailer

Most of the time owning a jet ski is all fun and playing. Sometimes though, you may start to experience problems, one of these common problems is if your jet ski will rev as normal, but will not go above a certain speed, or at all. There are some simple steps to troubleshoot, so follow … Read more