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2017 Sea-Doo Bounty Racer Contingency Payout and Rules

20 Thursday Apr 2017

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2017 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY PAYOUT

Sea-Doo Watercraft Racer Contingency Program

Regular 2017 Season Program – Includes ALL IJSBA Sanctioned closed course races in the United States and Canada

Finish Position Runabout 1000 Superstock* Expert Runabout STOCK Expert Runabout OPEN
1st $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout      STOCK Pro-Am Runabout LIMITED
1st $100.00 $200.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout OPEN
1st $100.00

2017 P1 AQUAX US presented by Sea-Doo

Finish Position 200 CLASS 250 CLASS 300 CLASS
1st $100.00 $250.00 $300.00
Overall Tour Championship $300.00 Florida Series $500.00 Florida Series $1,000.00 Florida Series 
Finish Position ELITE
1st $1000.00
2nd $300.00
3rd $100.00
Championship Bonus $7,500.00

PRO DAYTONA BONUS of $1500.00 For 1st place overall Pro Enduro win at Season opening race at Daytona, Florida . 

2017 – PRO WATERCROSS TOUR AND CHAMPIONSHIP – presented by Sea-Doo

Finish Position IROC STOCK° (SPARK) IROC GP° (SPARK) Women’s Runabout Stock
1st $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout BOX STOCK Pro-Am Runabout GP
1st $300.00 $400.00
2nd $100.00 $100.00
Championship Bonus $2,000.00 $2,500.00

Pro Watercross Pro-Am Runabout STOCK & GP World Championship Bonus +$600.00

IJSBA World Championship in October 2017

Finish Position Endurance Runabout Open Pro-Am 1000 Superstock – SPARK Expert Runabout OPEN
Champion $200.00 $500.00 $200.00
Finish Position Expert Runabout Limited Pro-Am  Runabout LIMITED Pro-Am Women Runabout
Champion $200.00 $500.00 $1,000.00
2nd  $250.00 $250.00

° Sea-Doo Spark is only watercraft model eligible

Finish Position Pro-Am Runabout STOCK Pro-AM Runabout GP
Champion $2,000.00 $2,500.00
2nd $500.00 $500.00
3rd $250.00 $250.00
Finish Position Pro Runabout OPEN
Champion $3,000.00
2nd $750.00
3rd $500.00

HYDRODRAG SERIES (Drag Race)

Finish Position Hydro Stock Hydro Limited Hydro Superstock Hydro Unlimited
1st $200.00 $150.00 $200.00 $300.00

Offshore/Endurance Events – for Overall Finishing Position

Finish Position Long Beach 2 Catalina
1st $500.00
2nd $250.00

2017 SEA-DOO X-TEAM BOUNTY Eligibility Rules:

READ ALL APPLICABLE RULES BELOW TO QUALIFY

  1. To be eligible for the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty contingency, racer must compete on an IJSBA eligible Sea-Doo watercraft in the specified class(es) described in the rules and contingency tables within the United States or Canada. Race events offering the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty are all those in North America sanctioned by either the IJSBA.
  2. ONLY racers competing on 4-TEC or ACE engine powered Sea-Doo watercraft qualify.
  3. Racer must list “SEA-DOO” as the brand of watercraft raced and “SEA‑DOO X TEAM” as a sponsor on all entries.
  4. The SEA-DOO logo decal must be clearly visible and legible using – minimum of two (2”) inch tall lettering on watercraft forward of the handlebars and above the waterline.
  5. Racer is eligible for as many contingency payments as earned during an event.
  6. *To be eligible for any Championship bonuses, racer must have competed solely on a Sea-Doo watercraft in scheduled runabout heats, LCQs, motos, etc. no matter the class while meeting all above criteria for every racing instance.
  7. Racer MUST compete against a MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) finalists in the class to qualify for contingency.
  8. HydroDrag contingency is available for drag racing event only – to be eligible for Bounty the PWC must be a modern Sea-Doo configuration top deck and utilize a Rotax 4-TEC or ACE engine.
  9. Daytona Bonus will be paid in addition to the per round contingency for a winning Sea-Doo rider ($1000+$1500 for total of $2500)
  10. Pro Watercross World Championship bonus will be in addition to National Tour per round payout for a winning Sea-Doo rider (example Pro GP win $400 + $600 bonus for a total of $1000)
  11. Contingency prizes will be paid for overall closed-course racing only. Slalom does not apply. In IJSBA World Finals contingency, only Overall Titles will be paid.
  12. For the 2017 race season, all claims must be sent in by the racer, within 10 days of the event, and postmarked no later than July 10, 2017 (for races taking place between April 1, 2017-July 2, 2017) September 30, 2017 (for races between July 3, 2017 – September 24, 2017) and December 15, 2017 (for all races between September 26, 2017-December 10, 2017). Claims postmarked after these dates will not be honored.
  13. Contingency payments will be issued to racers from BRP only after the IJSBA and BRP have verified official results.
  14. All claims must be signed by an event or sanctioning body official, if not, payment will not be made. Racers have the responsibility to have the claim properly completed (providing all requested information) and mailed to the address above. Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of checks after the noted cut-off dates.
  15. Racer MUST provide a signed W-9 Tax form and supply images of the Sea-Doo watercraft raced WITH FIRST redemption submission, before any payments will be issued by BRP.
  16. BRP reserves the right to reject a claim not properly or fraudulently filed and reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.
  17. BRP will NOT accept ANY responsibility for any DAMAGES or INJURIES, including DEATH that may occur during the above-described events.
  18. Racers grant BRP the unlimited rights to utilize their name, their photograph, their person, and their performance in advertising and promotional efforts.

 

Sea-Doo, RXT-X, RXP-X, SPARK, ACE, and 4-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

Top 10 Finalists: Share Your #SeaDooLife Video Contest

13 Monday Jun 2016

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Today we are thrilled to share the top ten videos that will move on to the juried panel where the final three winners of the Share Your #SeaDooLife will be selected. The contest winners will be announced on 19 June 2016.

The top 10 videos were ranked by number of votes and will be displayed here in ranking order from first to tenth.

#1.My 2 WAKE 155 are Awesome by Leonel Caballero.

#2. First Ride by Jean-Philippe Rioux.

#3.Sea-Doo Video Competition || Sea-Doo 3D by Nate Myklebust.

#4. Living the #SeaDooLife by Steve Co.

#5. Salt Life on Sea-Doo 5 by Swan Lopez.

#6. My Sea-Doo Life in the 1000 Islands by Alain Beauparlant

#7.  #SeaDooLife by Brian Lurvey.

#8. Memorial Day Weekend 2016 at Deer Lake by Kevin Martin.

#9. Take a ride with Dylan (the Doo’er) by Paul D’Bunyan.

#10. Lake Days on the RXP by Harold Coley.

See all video entries here: http://bit.ly/1Weyr5b

The Challenge of Racing the Sun, part of the Sea-Doo Life

09 Thursday Jun 2016

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Our time is valuable and limited and our free time is more of a premium. When we look to spend a fun filled day on the water we want to get the most out of it. We want to make every minute count. The challenge is how do we live the most minutes living the Sea-Doo life?

The sun is only up for so long in a day. To make the most of your day on a Sea-Doo watercraft some try to ride from sunrise to sunset, but how many actually accomplish that?

This is a day you are guaranteed to make the most of. Let’s take this a step farther. Let’s make it more interesting. What if you watched the sun come up over the horizon of the water and said, “Go” to your group of ride friends and rode all day racing the sun to sunset and watched the big ball of light sink into another horizon of the water?

This was the concept behind the latest Sea-Doo video challenge Racing the Sun.

One of the more interesting navigational treks in North America is the Okeechobee waterway that cuts through the lower half of Florida. This waterway offers a short cut for both pleasure and small commercial vessels bypassing a long trip around the southern peninsula and to make passage from Florida’s East coast at the city of Stuart, to the peninsula’s West coast at Fort Myers Beach. This waterway is a manmade passage managed by the Army Corp of Engineers and stretches more than 160 miles from east coast to west coast with the 30-mile wide Lake Okeechobee providing the open water middle point.

Most of the waterway consists of dredged canals measuring 100-150 meters wide and includes five locks, to control the water levels of the Okeechobee, which helps provide irrigation for millions of acres of sugarcane and citrus crops. The sights along the way are interesting to say the least as hundreds of species of wildlife can be seen as well as domesticated horses and cattle sipping at the water’s edge. An equally diverse array of vessels and people can be encountered during a trip on the waterway.

The ride lends itself to an incredible Sea-Doo experience as the protected waters make it a trip nearly any Sea-Doo watercraft owner can do. We challenged some accomplished riders to make the trek and videoed the adventure. To ensure the odds of completing the challenge were in our favor, all three rode new 2016 300 horsepower Sea-Doo watercraft models including X-TEAM racer Erminio Iantosca (@erminioiantosca) on a RXP-X 300, Cody Hawkins (@codyhawkins) on a RXT-X 300 and Ashley Sponaugle (@ashleysponaugle) on a GTX Limited 300.

The project had to be shot in one day as thee are no retakes with a sunrise and sunset. This was a challenging project and very aggressive planning to capture such a ride on video and tell the full story. The crew was minimal to say the least. The crew consisted of three riders, one boat driver, one cameraman and two truck drivers to chase along with the trailers, plus two Facebook fans in Ft. Myers we would meet up with at sunset. Planned a month in advance, weather was a major concern and when the day came we were gifted with near perfect weather, a tad windy, but no rain and mostly sunny skies.

The day of the crew woke up at 4:30 and launched the units prior to sunrise to get over to the south end of Hutchinson Island and the Stuart Inlet. Exactly 6:13am the sun broke the horizon and the clock started. Thee riders aboard three 300 horsepower watercraft set for a 14-plus hour trek. We knew we would encounter many slow speed zones and waiting at locks and this was built into the plan. What wasn’t built into the plan was the photoboat’s steering fading away at about the 20-mile mark.

With 85% of the trip in front of us, right around the point where we pass several cows next to the waterway, the steering gear box faltered and we had virtually no steering to the left. With veteran adventure boaters the team continued using what little steering they had and using so leaning along the way. Luckily the wind was from the rear and the there were little sharp turns involved in the journey allowing the chase/photoboat to keep up with the 300 hp watercraft.

The three new Sea-Doo models ran flawlessly and covered plenty of distance and other than the diverse scenery along the way the only drama was keeping the boat on course. The adventure was just that as our riders successfully made it to Sanibel Island where they met up with local Facebook fans Julio Paulo who owns a SPARK model and Raegan Wesch a proud owner of a Sea-Doo GTX 155. Over three hours of video was captured over the nearly 15-hour journey and it was all cut into a 2:00 video that you may have seen on the Sea-Doo Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube channels. We also produced a longer version that shows a little more of the adventure and some of the elements that make the Sea-Doo life the most fun you can have on the water.

Enjoy and have a great summer.

SEA-DOO CHAMPION FARTHING TO DONATE PRIZE MONEY TO CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA.

04 Wednesday May 2016

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Sea-Doo X-TEAM watercraft racer Dustin Farthing is dedicating his final season of racing to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by donating all of his 2016 prize and contingency money to the Atlanta based non-profit.

Farthing is a 17X national and world champion, now residing in Marietta, GA and part owner of six BRP dealerships under the Mountain Motorsports brand and father of two healthy sons. He is closing out an illustrious 23-year watercraft-racing career by giving back to the sport that has provided him the majority of his personal and professional success. In his final season he has chosen to race for BRP Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products), the industries leading manufacturer, aboard a new Monster Energy backed Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 watercraft and aims to finish in the lead pack collecting prize money he will then donate to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Dustin Farthing and Family.

Dustin Farthing and Family.

“This sport has given me so much and I want to leave the sport by doing something special for the kids of Atlanta and their families whom are facing incredible health challenges. ” exclaims Farthing. “My wife, whom I met at a race 20-plus years ago, and two sons are the most important part of my life and I feel blessed every day for our health and am challenging myself to race for families struggling to take care of their children and winning on my Sea-Doo watercraft.”

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a not-for-profit organization that provides specialized care to children from all walks of life. They rely on donations to provide the best possible care to young patients and their families now and in the future. Farthing will donate 100% of the prize money he earns during the 2016 watercraft racing season plus all racing contingency funds from the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty program that makes over $25,000 of funds available to winning Sea-Doo watercraft riders. *

“This sport has given me every opportunity to have an incredible life and now it’s my opportunity to give back,” said Farthing. I am going to have fun in my final year racing on a Sea-Doo watercraft and give back in the most positive manner possible.

Farthing will be competing in the Pro Watercross Tour, that begins this weekend in Panama City, Florida as well as the Florida based P1 AquaX series and IJSBA World Finals event in October taking place in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Fans can contribute to Farthing’s donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by visiting CHOA.ORG.

SEA-DOO SPARK REDEFINES ACCESSIBILITY AS THE INDUSTRY’S MOST AFFORDABLE AND FUN WATERCRAFT

10 Thursday Mar 2016

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The Sea-Doo SPARK: Packing a whole lot of family fun into a price you’ll love.

BRP re-ignited the marine industry with the introduction of the Sea-Doo SPARK, the most accessible and affordable watercraft on the market.

The Sea-Doo SPARK generated 20% industry growth since its introduction and reinforced  Sea-Doo’s number one position. The fun, nimble Sea-Doo SPARK makes the dream of owning a watercraft a reality today.

In 2016, the Sea-Doo SPARK is easy to customize in 5 steps with six new graphic kits5 total colors to choose from and the ability to equip technologies that come standard with the iBR and Convenience Package Plus. The experience of owning the Sea-Doo SPARK puts it in a class of its own with a new handlegrip with palm rests available on all Sea-Doo SPARK models that increase rider control and decrease arm fatigue.

Riders create their SPARK in 5 simple steps

 

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More fun with seating up to three passengers.

STEP 1: SELECT THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS

  • Sea-Doo SPARK 2up: Provides a capacity for two riders with a maximum weight of 350 lbs (159 kg).
  • Sea-Doo SPARK 3up: Ideal for 2 adults and a child or teenager with a maximum capacity of 450 lbs (205 kg). It has an elongated seat and platform extension to provide more buoyancy and stability and towing capabilities.

 STEP 2: PICK YOUR ENGINE

  • Rotax 900 ACE: Using just 1.94 gallons (7.34 L) of fuel per hour, this engine generates entry-level power, and is only available on the Sea-Doo SPARK 2up model.
  • Rotax 900 HO ACE: Using only up to 2.4 gallons (9 L) per hour, this high-output engine has quicker acceleration and a higher top speed. It is available on both 2up and 3up models.

STEP 3: ADD iBR AND CONVENIENCE PACKAGE PLUS4

The Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft is also available with the exclusive Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) system that provides a level of control and peace of mind that has become associated with modern Sea-Doo watercraft. The Sea-Doo iBR system is the first and only braking system recognized by the USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) for contributing to recreational boating safety since 2009. The optional Sea-Doo SPARK iBR system available on 90hp units is intuitive and specifically designed to offer maximum braking efficiency and low speed control with neutral starting.

In 2016, a Sea-Doo SPARK equipped with iBR will come standard with Sea-Doo’s Convenience Package Plus that includes popular optional items for Sea-Doo watercraft: a Front Storage Bin Kit, a Sea-Doo Step for easy re-boarding and the Digitally Encoded Security System with radio frequency technology (RF D.E.S.S.) for greater security from theft and unauthorized use.

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A rainbow of style-filled colors to choose from. SPARK comes in  (from left to right) Vanilla, Blueberry, Chili Pepper, Pineapple, and Key Lime.

 STEP 4: PICK YOUR COLOR

Riders can choose from exciting and vibrant Blueberry, Key Lime, Chili Pepper, Pineapple or Vanilla colorations.

 

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Express your personality by customizing your SPARK with an Attitude Graphic Kit or truly be one-of-a-kind and design your own SPARK wrap.

STEP 5: PERSONALIZE IT

Consumers can decide to select one of our dozens of Attitude Graphic Kits or create one of their own to make their Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft unique to them. A customization offered only by Sea-Doo allows consumers to choose fully integrated accessories including:

  • Tow Pro – Three accessories in one; a tow pylon, spotter handle and rack.
  • Chill Shade – Provides coverage up to speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) and on land.
  • Sea-Doo Step – Convenient for reboarding and installs on the transom of the watercraft.
  • Front Storage Bin Kit – Maximizes storage for essentials.
  • RF D.E.S.S. Key – Digitally Encoded Security System programmed with a unique code.
  • Manual Reverse Kit – Provides added maneuverability for watercraft without iBR.
  • Side Protectors – Protects the Sea-Doo SPARK from small impacts and wear.
  • Snap-In Fenders – Offer extra protection when docking and can be quickly attached.
  • Sea-Doo SPARK Move II trailer – Designed to carry two Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft.
  • Speed Ties – Retractable dock lines at the helm and transom that store out of sight.

The compact Sea-Doo SPARK is the lightest watercraft on the market ideal for short, playful rides on smaller bodies of water and holds its own under rougher conditions for more challenging, thrilling rides. The minimalist Exoskel architecture gives the Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft an open-air upper deck appearance with a framework that consists of two forward swept “arms” securing the handlebar and rider connection. By keeping only the essential structural portions of the watercraft in the rider control area, strength and durability are maintained. The Exoskel reduces weight while creating a unique modern design that defines the playful maneuverability of the Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft and a power-to-weight ratio close to 50% better than the closest competitive model. Its compact design and lightweight construction makes it easy to own, easy to tow, and simple to store.

The innovation of the Sea-Doo SPARK goes beyond the architectural design and extends into the advanced materials and processes used to create this watercraft. Polytec, an exclusive recipe of polypropylene and long glass fibers designed specifically for watercraft hull and deck applications, is used to make up the Sea-Doo SPARK Exoskel. This material is a recyclable, low density, high-impact resistant, lightweight composite material. Polytec keeps the overall weight of the watercraft low without compromising strength and durability.

Powered by the robust Rotax 900 ACE engine, the Sea-Doo SPARK costs more than 30% less than the closest model  and is the most fuel-efficient watercraft in the industry. It is economical to operate and maintain, making Sea-Doo watercraft ownership available to more people than ever before. Designed specifically for delivering years of reliable fun, the ROTAX 900 ACE is an in-line three-cylinder 4-stroke power plant featuring iTC (Intelligent Throttle Control) system and CLCS (Closed-Loop Cooling System). The Rotax 900 HO ACE adds power, Sport mode and has a top speed close to 50 mph (80 km/h).

The Sea-Doo SPARK is one of the industry’s most decorated watercraft of all time winning the NMMA Innovation Award, Red Dot Design Award, Edison Silver Award, Boating Industry Magazine’s best new product, the Good Design Award in Japan and Australia, and the Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award.

 Riders can personalize everything according to their necessities, personality, lifestyle and budget from technology features to color and accessories. Most of all, the Sea-Doo SPARK watercraft is compact, lightweight and an absolute blast to ride. From recreational riding, to performance, to luxury or tow sports, BRP has a Sea-Doo model specially designed for every type of rider. The full line-up of Sea-Doo watercraft provide avant-garde styling, precise, superior handling and great value – delivering many years of fun for the best on-water experience your family can dream of.

Off the Race Course: AquaX Champion Eric Lagopoulos

18 Thursday Feb 2016

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When championship Sea-Doo racer Eric Lagopoulos isn’t in hot pursuit of his next win and triumphant appearance on the winner’s podium, you can find him living the Sea-Doo life on the west coast of Florida where he spends his days running his popular waterfront restaurant “The WaterfrontToo” and enjoying his Sea-Doo in a more relaxed and leisurely fashion.

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Eric Lagopoulos aboard the #361 Sea-Doo GTR 215

Onboard: Your fans know you well from your multiple wins and your racing fame including your most recent trip to the winner’s podium at the 2015 AquaX, but what would surprise them to learn about you?

Eric: At a young age I had the opportunity to get involved in the family restaurant business and I jumped on it! Today, I now own “The WaterfrontToo” Grille & Steakhouse, a spin-off of the original “Waterfront” restaurant my family established in Sarasota. It’s a 250-seat seafood and steakhouse in Nokomis. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, especially being recognized for our signature hand-cut steaks and fresh fish as well as for our slow-cooked prime rib which is the best in town! We also cater to water enthusiasts – they can access the restaurant by water and pull up and dock for an evening of dining fun waterside.

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Eric serving up tasty fun at his restaurant The WaterfrontToo. (Photo credit: Eric Lagopoulos Facebook)

Onboard: When not in the heat of racing season, what’s a typical day for you like?

Eric:  My typical day would be to wake-up and either work-out or go riding.  I try to ride three to five days a week to stay in shape for the grueling Aqua Cross season – which is fast approaching!  After prepping for competition on my Sea-Doo – so I can continue to win titles, I then head over to the restaurant. Since it is only open for dinner, it provides me with tremendous schedule flexibility. This allows me to fit my race training schedule around owning and operating my restaurant.

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Eric and Sea-Doo: Inseparable even on days off! (Photo Credit: Eric Lagopoulos Facebook)

Onboard: Your Sea-Doo is a major component of your life on and off the race circuit. How do you like to spend your “off” days?

Eric:  My perfect “non-racing” day on my Sea-Doo would be going to a place I’ve ridden to my entire life, a place called Bayside. It’s on the northern end of Longboat Key, and it is one of my favorite spots because it makes for easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. On a perfect day, there would be three to five-foot surf – which offers me and my buddies awesome launches all day long! And when not on my Sea-Doo, you can find me enjoying other water sports including wake boarding and surfing.

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2015 AquaX Champion, Eric Lagopoulos

Onboard: Thank you for taking us through a day in your Sea-Doo life, now circling back to racing – can you share with us what’s new for the 361 team in 2016?

Eric:  The 361 team will have a cool new title sponsor for 2016, Von Vape! I’m really excited to partner with this company, they are local and have a long history of boat racing in the family! Von Vape will be joined by Sea-Doo, Riva, Hydroturf, Fly, and Jetpilot in keeping me on top of the podium!

BRP thanks Eric Lagopoulos for his time and dedication to the pursuit of PWC racing glory aboard Sea-Doo. You can follow Eric on his Facebook page.

SEA-DOO TAKES POWER, CONTROL AND COMFORT TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN THE LUXURY WATERCRAFT SEGMENT

08 Monday Feb 2016

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BRP takes luxury riding to the next level with the introduction of the Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300. The combination of increased power and efficiency of the new 300-hp Rotax 1630 ACE engine with the advanced ergonomics of the Ergolock seat deliver a confidence inspiring ride allowing you to push your limits even further. This year all GTX models receive the new Ergolock seat with stepped design and the second generation of the intuitive Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system for an added level of control adding more value to the most full-featured luxury models in the watercraft industry.

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ROTAX 1630 ACE Marine Engine

The new Rotax 1630 ACE engine is the most powerful engine ever produced by Rotax with a 15% power increase creating 300 hp, providing better acceleration and more mid-range power1. With increased intake air boost, improved cooling system and new ignition timing for the larger fuel injectors, the new Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 elevates performance in the luxury segment.

In addition to the development of the new Rotax 1630 ACE engine, BRP applies the latest ergonomic science to perfect the rider position with the new Ergolock seat with stepped design on all GTX models in 2016. The Ergolock seat provides all riders a full body connection with the watercraft and a more natural position for more comfortable touring and confident cornering. The Ergolock seat design is sculpted to the riders’ bodies with a narrower section between the knees slightly widening towards the rear. The stepped-seating implements rising seating levels for better passenger vision with added lumbar cushioning providing added support for up to three riders that hold them in place better in all conditions.

The third major improvement for 2016 is all Sea-Doo GTX models will be equipped with the new second-generation iBR that improves on the intuitive iBR braking system with a more responsive activation and faster braking. The Sea-Doo iBR system introduced in 2009 is the first and only braking system recognized by the United States Coast Guard for contributing to recreational boating safety and stops the Sea-Doo watercraft close to 48.75 m (160-feet)2 sooner than the same watercraft not using a braking system. The new iBR system adds to the rider centric design approach providing unmatched control at speed and during tight quarter manoeuvring.

2016 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 - DETAILS - Watertight Front Storage copyThe addition of the new Ergolock seat design delivers the benefit of additional wet storage under Sea-Doo’s exclusive removable watertight storage bin for over three times more total storage capacity than the previous generation with 162 liters (42.8 US gallons) and a new larger glove box.

 

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Palm Rest Handgrip

The 2016 Sea-Doo luxury models also add new handlebar grips with palm rest for added comfort while riding. All GTX Models feature the latest in programmable power delivery through the exclusive Sea-Doo Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) including Touring, Sport, and ECO modes, Cruise Control and Slow mode. The GTX segment rides on the exclusive S3 hull (Stepped, Stable, Strong) that provides better wave penetration for a more stable ride and also offers the industry’s only suspension options on select models for the most comfortable ride available.

2016 SEA-DOO LUXURY MODELS

  • GTX Limited 300
  • GTX Limited iS 260
  • GTX Limited 215
  • GTX 155 / GTX S 155

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2016 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300

The 2016 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 perfectly blends premium performance and luxury into one model. Powered by the new Rotax 1630 ACE engine and outfitted with the new Ergolock seat with stepped seating design, the GTX Limited 300 model offers more power with a focus on rider centric comfort. The Rotax 1630 ACE is bigger, more powerful and more efficient leading to a more performance oriented model option in the luxury segment. The new power package provides greater throttle response in all conditions and is the most powerful engine ever offered in a Sea-Doo watercraft.

2016 Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 - Static1The GTX Limited 300 model is also upgraded with the latest in rider centric driving position with the new Ergolock seat with stepped design that is narrower at the knee and integrates body-molded knee pockets and added lumbar support for up to three riders for maximum comfort and confidence in all conditions. The new Ergolock seat design delivers the benefit of additional wet storage under Sea-Doo’s exclusive removable watertight storage bin for over three times more total storage capacity than the previous generation with 162 liters (42.8 US gallons) and a new larger glove box.

The Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 flowing edge upper deck design is complimented by the functionality of the stable and predictable S3 hull with rear sponsons. The 2016 GTX Limited 300 watercraft is equipped with a long list of luxury features and accessories with the exclusive Limited package including; Speed Ties, glove box organizer, watercraft cover, high-performance VTS, removable dry bag, safety kit, and additional gauge functions including depth finder and water temperature and adorns a Jet Black Metallic and Deep Pewter Satin finish.

2016 SEA-DOO GTX LIMITED iS 260

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2016 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260

The Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 remains the industry’s most full featured luxury model. It is the only watercraft with Intelligent Suspension (iS); an exclusive feature that is part of the Sea-Doo iControl system for the smoothest ride possible in choppy conditions thanks to the auto calibrating, full rider suspension. The addition of the new Ergolock seat with stepped design enhances the plush Sea-Doo iS system that absorbs up to 15 cm (6-inches) of the harsh chop turning long touring ventures into more enjoyable experiences with less rider fatigue and greater overall riding comfort.

The Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 offers ultimate control with the addition of the intuitive second-generation iBR providing a more responsive activation and faster braking. The Limited package includes premium accessories as standard equipment including: Speed Tie retractable dock lines, glove box organizer, watercraft cover, high-performance VTS, removable dry bag, safety kit, and additional gauge functions including depth finder and water temperature. The 2016 model is available in premium Jet Black Metallic and Deep Pewter Satin for a classic visual appeal.

2016 SEA-DOO GTX LIMITED 215

The GTX Limited 215 watercraft provides an upper level luxury experience with supercharged power with the new Ergolock seat with stepped design and second-generation iBR. This premium watercraft is ideal for riders who crave luxury and are seeking a watercraft that is a step up from competitive luxury models in comfort, features and performance. It adds the new Ergolock seat with stepped design and gives additional storage under Sea-Doo’s exclusive removable watertight storage bin for over three times more total storage capacity than the previous generation with 162 liters (42.8 US gallons) and a new larger glove box. The GTX Limited 215 model features all of the same Limited package amenities which include: Speed Ties, depth finder, water temperature, high-performance VTS, watercraft cover, removable dry storage bag, safety kit and glove box organizer. It is available in premium Jet Black Metallic and Deep Pewter Satin.

2016 SEA-DOO GTX 155 / GTX S 155

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2016 Sea-Doo GTX 155

The 2016 Sea-Doo GTX 155 model is the most affordable way to get started in the luxury segment with great style, features and price and now comes equipped with the new Ergolock seat with stepped design. The GTX 155 watercraft is ideal for riders who covet luxury and the stability of a larger boat but are also mindful of great fuel economy and overall affordability. This non-supercharged model features a 1.5L Rotax engine and includes the new, intuitive second-generation iBR, added wet storage space under Sea-Doo’s exclusive removable watertight storage bin, and a larger glove box. The GTX 155 model also features iTC with ECO mode, Cruise control / Slow mode, fuel consumption display, VTS, hinged seat, tilt steering with a digital infocenter and fold-down reboarding step.

Customers looking for ultimate comfort at an entry-level price in the luxury category can choose the GTX S 155 that includes BRP’s exclusive rider suspension system as the most affordable suspension equipped Sea-Doo model in the line. The manually adjustable suspension system of the GTX S 155 pads the entire rider environment (seat, footwells, and handlebars as well as glove box and front storage) from water chop with 14 cm (5.5 inches) of travel tuned for optimal comfort to ensure a smoother ride in a variety of conditions, riding alone or with passengers. The 2016 Sea-Doo GTX 155 and GTX S 155 are both available in Black and Deep Pewter Satin.

2016 Sea-Doo GTX 155

2016 Sea-Doo GTX 155

Sea-Doo Planning to Take IJSBA World Finals to the NEXT LEVEL

23 Wednesday Sep 2015

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Valcourt, QC, CANADA– September 23, 2015 – BRP is ready to take the 2015 IJSBA World Finals to the next level with the introduction of new 300-HP Sea-Doo watercraft models. The Sea-Doo X-TEAM is looking to forge the next chapter in performance history by adding to their four-year string of Pro Open and Pro GP World Championship titles. The X-TEAM is led by 2014 champions James Bushell and Jean-Baptiste Botti and joined by Sea-Doo rider Erminio Iantosca, who claimed the 2015 US IJSBA National Championship, all on RXP-X models.

The IJSBA World Finals is taking place October 5-11, 2015 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and is renown as the largest watercraft specific event in North America where the best racers from around the globe converge to compete for World Championships. The event takes place at Crazy Horse Campgrounds in Lake Havasu City, AZ and draws 15,000 spectators every year. BRP is the leading supporter of watercraft racing through the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty racer contingency program and the Sea-Doo X-TEAM Promoter support program.

Following the unveiling of the 2016 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, RXT-X 300, and GTX Limited 300 in Nashville, Tennessee the Sea-Doo Events Team comes to the 2015 World Finals with fun fan activities and special X-TEAM initiatives. Sea-Doo race fans and general enthusiasts alike will see how Sea-Doo is taking watercraft riding to the Next Level. 2015 Sea-Doo World Finals efforts will include:

  • #SEADOONEXTLEVEL ZONE – The Sea-Doo Next Level Zone will headline the IJSBA World Finals Performance Alley by showcasing the new 300-HP Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, RXT-X 300, GTX Limited 300 and new Sea-Doo SPARK models in Blueberry, Key Lime, and Chilly Pepper.
  • #SEADOONEXTLEVEL EXPERIENCE – The Sea-Doo Events Team will be offering test rides on the new 300-HP Sea-Doo models for a limited time on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th on the west end of Performance Alley at the World Finals event site.
  • 10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nSEA-DOO ULTIMATE OWNERS RIDE V – The world’s largest personal watercraft event will be joined by the premier Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V on Saturday, October 10th. Sea-Doo owners can enjoy an action filled Sea-Doo weekend by experiencing one of the most beautiful, one-day, leisure boating rides in North America, and watching the best watercraft racers in the world compete for Pro championships on Sunday. The ride will depart from Site Six Launch ramp at 8:30 AM and travel up the Colorado River to Pirate Cove Resort for a sponsored Sea-Doo lunch stop and exclusive VIP seating for the Sunday Pro Finals behind the Sea-Doo Next Level Zone in performance alley. Open to Sea-Doo owners*, participants will get a special owners ride event hat, food, and be eligible for Sea-Doo giveaways. For more information visit sea-doo.com/owners-ride.
  • Screen Shot 2015-09-23 at 2.26.21 PM#SEADOONEXTLEVEL BOUNTY CHALLENGE – Elite Sea-Doo racers (noted below) who have landed on podiums during the 2015 season are being invited to compete in a special competition aboard the new 300-HP Sea-Doo RXT-X 300. The invited riders will qualify Friday evening, October 9th, with the fastest two riders on the slalom course moving on to the next level, the final on Sunday, October 11th. The top two qualifying Sea-Doo racers will complete in a special competition simultaneously on the World Finals course with the winner taking home $1000 and the runner up claiming $300 of Sea-Doo X-TEAM Bounty money.
  • 2015 #SEADOONEXTLEVEL Challenge Invitees include:
  • James Bushell
  • Erminio Iantosca
  • Jean-Baptiste Botti
  • Eric Lagopoulos
  • Blain Spooner
  • Paul Green
  • Dylan Osborne
  • Additional international rider TBD

Visit facebook.com/SeaDoo for the most up-to-date information regarding BRP’s 2015 IJSBA World Finals activities.

For a look at the new 2016 Sea-Doo watercraft and riding gear, visit www.sea-doo.com

*All Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V drivers must possess a valid driver’s license and must be 18 years old or older and utilize a 2002 or newer, four-stroke Sea-Doo watercraft.

Crushing it at the Ultimate Sea-Doo Beach Party

13 Thursday Aug 2015

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Last you heard, we were planning our Ultimate Beach Party with Devin SuperTramp this past May. We wouldn’t be giving it proper justice if we said it was anything less than a total and complete blast. Nothing is more fun than living the Sea-Doo life with beautiful weather and great friends. While we were stoked to work with Devin on another great video, we were just as excited about including the winner from the Ultimate Beach Party contest, Trevor Soety (@the_trevorsoety & Trevor Soety Channel), and two of his closest friends who joined us in May for the ultimate fun at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Trevor Soety, Winning Image Not only did Trevor get to hang out with the Sea-Doo crew and Devin, he won a 2015 SPARK! Trevor’s new addition is the first PWC he has owned and we were more than happy to share his experience with all of our Sea-Doo fans.

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‘For me, winning the Ultimate Beach Party contest was an amazing experience. I got to meet Devin Graham, which gave me the chance to be in one of his SuperTramp videos. He actually said something pretty impactful to me while we were filming; “anything worth doing is worth doing right,” this really hit close to home.

After winning my new SPARK in Orange Crush, it brought so much fun into my life. I’ve been able to take my SPARK scalloping and even picked up wakeskating. Trevor Soety 2015 Sea-Doo PARKWhat’s even better is the bet I had with one of my friends about this contest. If I won and got the new SPARK, my buddy would buy one too. Guess what? I won! Riding it is such a blast, I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to buy a personal watercraft. 

I want to say thanks to Sea-Doo, Devin SuperTramp, and the Sea-Doo community which includes all of the fans that submitted videos or photos for the beach party contest.’ — Trevor Soety

Scalloping with Trevor and SPARK

Just in case you missed the Ultimate Sea-Doo Beach Party, check it out here!

Coming Soon – 2015 Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride V

31 Friday Jul 2015

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10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nIn conjunction with the IJSBA World Finals, BRP is hosting the fifth annual Sea-Doo Ultimate Owners Ride Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 8:00am – 2:00pm  PDT. Sea-Doo watercraft and boat owners are invited to join the Sea-Doo Events Team on one of North America’s greatest one-day watercraft rides. The guided trip begins as Lake Havasu, AZ up the Colorado River, through the beautiful Topock Gorge to Pirate Cove Resort in Topock, CA.  This is The Social Event to be a part of for Sea-Doo owners. You’ll meet and share stories with people who are as passionate as you about Sea-Doo and life on the water.

10306322_10152852249383307_2131695459216915750_nA vacation in itself, taking part in this special event includes the guided ride up one of the most picturesque 25-mile stretches of water in the US, a first-hand look at select 2016 Sea-Doo models, a BRP hosted lunch at the Pirate Cove Resort, an event cap, and a chance to win cool Sea-Doo gear.

Registration opens August 10th, and more information can be found on the Sea-Doo Facebook page under the Events Tab. The entry fee will be $10 per rider with all proceeds going to the Junior Star PWC racing program. Get this in your calendars now! You won’t want to miss it.

Register for the event here.