26 Friday Apr 2013
Posted in Media Reviews
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EvoPro tube, high performance watercraft, jet ski, jet skis, jetski, media review, performance boats, personal watercraft, pwc, Sea-Doo, seadoo, seadoo jetski, towables, Tubes, waverunner
THEY SAID WHAT? Boating World Magazine reviewed the Sea-Doo Evo Pro 2 Tube and it made the top 6 list of towables. This tube is perfect for 2-3 people and guarantees hours of fun on the water!
17 Wednesday Apr 2013
Posted in MUST HAVE OF THE WEEK
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boats, brake, high-performance, icatch trailer, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, jetski, jetski trailer, jetskis, move trailer, moving my Sea-Doo, on-water braking, personal watercraft, pwc, PWC with a brake, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo, sea-doo trailer, sea-doo waverunner, seadoo, seadoo waverunner, waverunner
How do you plan to get out to the water? Does your Sea-Doo live in your garage or storage part of the year? A Sea-Doo MOVE trailer is the ultimate transportation for your Sea-Doo watercraft. We have seven models to choose from and one to fit every preference, style and price. When the occasion calls for easy handling, great performance and smart innovation, you can never go wrong with a Sea-Doo Move trailer.
Sea-Doo Move I, Sea-Doo Move II and Sea-Doo Move I Extended
Unload and load your PWC in no time thanks to the trailers’ roller bunk system and a custom frame design that requires less water. All three models come with leaf spring suspension and are available in galvanized and black painted.
New this year is the Sea-Doo Move I Extended made to suit BRP’s biggest PWC. It has all the same features mentioned above, but is 1′ 1” longer.
Sea-Doo Move I and Move II With iCatch
The Sea-Doo Move I and Move II With iCatch trailers are the most innovative products on the market. The automatic iCatch and release system using a quick-snap handle built into the handle support eases manipulation as well as the process of loading and unloading the watercraft. The premium torsion suspension system provides low ride height and better handling.
Sea-Doo Move With Walk Pad and Sea-Doo Move I With iCatch and Walk Pad
The innovative walk pad guidance system allows you to conveniently walk around to access your PWC. It also features an adjustable winch post with non-marking bow rollers. The premium torsion suspension system provides low ride height and better handling.
20 Wednesday Mar 2013
Posted in MUST HAVE OF THE WEEK
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accessories, boats, dry bag, fishing boat, Jet boat, jet skis, jetski, Jetski storage, jetskis, performance boats, performance watercraft, personal watercraft, pwc, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo, seadoo, seadoo boats, seadoo dealers, seadoo jetski, seadoo storage, seadoo waverunner, seadoos, types of boat, Wake Boat, wakeboarding
Sea-Doo time (or summer) is just around the corner and now is the time to prep for the season. We hope you have taken the time to read Dr. Doo’s post on Pre Season Fuel Care and the blog on Pre-Season prep for your Sea-Doo. Now it is time to get organized.
Remember last season when you got soaked and wanted to stop by your favorite restaurant for a bite to eat? Wouldn’t it have been nice to have a dry shirt or shoes to put on (since shirts and shoes are required by most eating establishments)? We recommend carrying a dry set of clothes in your Sea-Doo Dry Bag. These bags are watertight and made of puncture-resistant PVC coated polyester fiber materials. They have a reinforced bottom and are designed to keep everything dry.
Sea-Doo glove boxes are roomy and designed to keep multiple items safe during your ride. Many people keep their cell phones, keys,
sunglasses, boater’s safety license, registration, etc., in it. Once you place all of these items in the glove box, they tend to shuffle around when you are shredding and carving. Our solution is a Sea-Doo Glove Box Organizer. The Glove Box organizer fits all models with S3 Hulls and iS models. It is a semi-rigid splash-resistant, portable case. The liner cushions the inside of the glove box and provides insulation. The case fits perfectly in the glove box and provides easy access when opening the glove box cover. Bonus! When you dock or are heading home, you can grab the case and easily take all of the items with you.
A
fter jumping in the water to cool off or beaching at your favorite island destination, you will likely have a wet towel (or two), wet rope, snacks, etc. The Sea-Doo Front Storage Tray is the perfect solution to safely storing these items in one place while underway. This storage tray has a cargo handle and can store up to 3.2 gallons of ‘stuff’. Plus, it lifts out (and in) easily for transportation. The Front Storage Tray fits the 2012 and newer Sea-Doo RXP-X 260, GTI, GTS 2011 and newer and GTR 2012 and newer.
Check out all of these Sea-Doo organization boxes and bags online store or visit your local dealer and they can help you get prepared for an organized day on the water!
Do you have any organizational tips? Anything you LOVE that helps you keep your on-water life as organized as your off-water life?
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05 Wednesday Dec 2012
Posted in MUST HAVE OF THE WEEK
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices powerboats, fast boats, fishing boats, jet boats, jet skis, jetski, jetskis, motorboating, performance boats, personal watercraft, PFDs, sea doo dealers, sea-doo waverunner, seadoo, seadoo boats, seadoo dealers, seadoo waverunner, speed boats, sport boats, stand up jetski, types of boats, wakeboarding boats, waverunner
There is nothing more fun than spending a day or a weekend, out on the water with family and friends. Hours of laughter, splashing and quality family time. One of the most important safety items that a boater, or watercraft rider, can have on hand is the correct PFD. There are numerous types of PFDs and not all PFDs are recommended for every situation. The North America National Safe Boating Campaign “Wear It” campaign aims to educate boaters on the importance of wearing a PFD.
In 2009, the Coast Guard counted 4,730 accidents that involved 736 deaths, 3,358 injuries and approximately $36 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. Of those who drowned, 84 percent were not wearing life jackets.
“The statistics show that no matter where you are boating, being properly prepared and equipped and wearing a life jacket can help save many lives,” Virgil Chambers, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council said. “We want to prove that life jackets not only save lives, but that today’s life jackets are comfortable, stylish and easy to wear,” Boaters need to be and should be properly informed and educated about boating safety and most importantly, remember to ‘Wear It!’”
What type of PDF is appropriate for your boating activities?
IF YOU RIDE ON A PWC OR PARTICIPATE IN TOWED WATER SPORTS: CHOOSE A FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET FOR ACTIVITIES THAT INVOLVE FREQUENT WATER ENTRY. RUGGED WITH MULTIPLE BUCKLES DESIGNED FOR HIGHER IMPACT ON WATER. INFLATABLE LIFE JACKETS ARE NOT PERMITTED. MOST STATES REQUIRE PWC RIDERS AND “SKIERS” TO WEAR THEIR LIFE JACKET.
IF YOU CRUISE WITH FRIENDS : CHOOSE A MANUAL OR AUTO-MANUAL INFLATABLE LIFE JACKETS FOR ADULTS ONLY. NOT APPROVED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16, NON-SWIMMERS, PWCS, WHITE WATER PADDLING OR TOWED SPORTS. COMFORTABLE, COMPACT SIZE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE. FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
IF YOU BOAT WITH FAMILY: CHOOSE A FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. DESIGNED FOR GENERAL BOATING ON CALM, INLAND WATER, NOT FOR ROUGH WATER. MUST FIT PROPERLY FOR SIZE AND WEIGHT. COMFORTABLE, MANY STYLES AND SIZES AVAILABLE FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. INFLATABLE LIFE JACKETS ALSO A GOOD CHOICE.
IF YOU FISH: CHOOSE A MANUAL OR AUTO-MANUAL INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET FOR ADULTS ONLY. FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET FEATURES POCKETS AND STRAPS FOR SUPPLIES AND TACKLE. CONSIDER DUAL PURPOSE FLOAT COAT FOR COLD WEATHER AND WATER.
IF YOU PADDLE: CHOOSE A MANUAL OR AUTO-MANUAL INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET FOR ADULTS ONLY. FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET DESIGNED WITH LARGE ARM OPENINGS FOR EASE OF MOVEMENT WHILE PADDLING. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES.
IF YOU HUNT: CHOOSE THIS MANUAL OR AUTO-MANUAL INFLATABLE LIFE JACKET FOR ADULTS ONLY.FLOTATION AID LIFE JACKET WITH CAMO, LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT OVER HEAVY CLOTHES. CONSIDER DUAL PURPOSE FLOAT COAT FOR COLD WEATHER AND WATER.
01 Thursday Nov 2012
Posted in Events, X-TEAM Profile
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boats, brake, florida jet ski races, florida Sea-Doo races, high-performance, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, jetski, jetski drag racing, jetskis, on-water braking, personal watercraft, pwc, PWC with a brake, Riva Hydrodrag, Riva racing, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo, sea-doo drag races, sea-doo waverunner, seadoo, seadoo drag racing, seadoo waverunner, waverunner
The 2012 RIVA Racing HydroDrag Fall Nationals, sponsored by BRP Sea-Doo, will be held at the USA Water Ski Complex in Polk County, Fla., November 2-4. The event attracts racers from across the USA vying for a share of the cash and prize purse, USA National Titles the prestigious International Title, the Drag Racing World Cup, as recognized by the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA).
The event kicks off on Friday and activities and races are scheduled through Friday evening. The event schedule is listed below, but we also recommend visiting the event website in case of any late schedule changes.
| Friday, Nov 2nd | |
| 9am ~ 12pm | Late Registration / Check-in |
| 12pm | Safety Meeting and Orientation |
| 1pm ~ 3pm | X-Scream Launch Pad Practice – All Classes |
| 3pm ~ 5pm | Slalom Competition |
| 7pm ~ 8pm | Racers Welcome Party – Hooters/Lakeland |
| Saturday, Nov 3rd | |
| 9am | Hydro Stock Qualifying and Semi Finals |
| 11am | Hydro Limited Qualifying and Semi Finals |
| 1pm ~ 2pm | Freestyle Demo |
| Lunch Break | |
| 2pm | Miss HydroDrag Bikini Contest |
| 2:30pm ~ 4:30pm | Hydro Superstock Qualifying and Semi Finals |
| 4:30pm ~ 5:30pm | Speed Alley – All Classes |
| Sunday, Nov 4th | |
| 9am ~ 11am | Hydro Unlimited Qualifying and Semi Finals |
| 11am ~ 12pm | Lunch |
| 12pm ~ 1pm | Flat Water Freestyle Championships |
| 1pm | Hydro Stock Finals |
| 1:30pm | Hydro Limited Finals |
| 2pm | Hydro Superstock Finals |
| 3pm | Hydro Unliminted Finals |
| 4pm | Pro Hydro-X Tour Ramp Jump Demo |
| 5pm | Awards |
For more event information click HERE to be redirected to the Riva Hyrdodrag website.
15 Monday Oct 2012
Posted in Sea-Doo Lifestyle, Technologies
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jet ski, jet skiing, jet skis, jetski, jetskis, personal watercraft, pwc, sea-doo jetski, seadoo jetski, stand up jetski, watercraft
For the refined watercraft rider that demands the ‘best of the best’, the Sea-Doo GTX line up is the clear cut industry leader in luxury performance. BRP invented the luxury performance watercraft and continually sets the benchmark in comfort and functional features. All Sea-Doo GTX models include advanced Intelligent Brake and Reverse (iBR) as well as Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC), delivering greater riding comfort, convenience and control than any other watercraft on the market.
2013 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 BRP’s Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 model sets the luxury performance benchmark for the refined watercraft rider looking for the best of the best. The GTX Limited is the only watercraft with iS, the auto calibrating, full rider suspension that offers the smoothest ride possible in choppy conditions. This exclusive feature is part of the Sea-Doo iControl system that also includes the world’s only on-water braking system, iBR. With its exclusive Limited package, the GTX Limited iS 260 is the ultimate in touring comfort, power and convenience on the water. Powered by its Rotax supercharged High Output engine, the Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 260 offers premium performance and an array of luxury features to make this watercraft the best equipped on the water.
For 2013, the GTX Limited iS 260 is available in a new, premium Anthracite Grey coloration. The GTX comes with a plush custom touring seat, an integrated digital infocenter, and a watertight removable storage bin. The standard Limited package features; tilt steering, custom cover, depth finder, Speed Ties, glove box organizer, dry bag, safety kit, sand bag anchor and the Limited DESS key with wrist lanyard. The award-winning iControl technologies, including ECO Mode, make the GTX Limited iS 260 the most fully equipped watercraft in the industry. Simply the Best of the Best.
2013 Sea-Doo GTX 215/155
BRP’s Sea-Doo GTX 215 is the most powerful, non-suspended Sea-Doo model in the luxury performance segment while the 2013 GTX 155 watercraft has better fuel economy than most competitive models in the luxury performance class. For 2013, both the GTX 215 and 155 feature iBR, iTC with the award winning ECO mode, cruise/slow speed modes, fuel consumption display, VTS, plush custom touring seat, hinged seat, tilt steering with digital infocenter, fold-down reboarding step, large glove box and watertight removable storage bin.
2013 Sea-Doo GTX S 155
22 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted in MUST HAVE OF THE WEEK
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230 Wake, bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices, fast boats, fishing boats, how to use the touchscreen in a Sea-Doo, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, motorboating, perfect wake, performance boats, power boats, Sea-Doo boats, sea-ray boats, seadoo boats, speed boats, types of boats, wake boats, wakeboarding, Wakeboost system
Curious as to how the Triple Wakeboost system works in our Sea-Doo WAKE boats? Check out the Sea-Doo “How-To” video series…today’s feature is on the Triple Wakeboost system. This system allows the driver to fine tune and customize the wake shape for all levels of wakeboarders so you can have the PERFECT wake for beginner to advanced wakeboarders. This HOW TO video explains how to fill and empty the boost reservoirs, the location of and how to open the boost system valves and the Sea-Doo touchscreen controls.
10 Friday Aug 2012
Posted in Sea-Doo Lifestyle
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, fishing boats, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, jetski, motorboating, performance boats, personal watercraft, power boats, Sea-Doo boats, Sea-Doo Jet Ski, seadoo boats, seadoo jet ski, speed boats, stand up jet ski, types of boats, wakeboarding boats, watercraft
The Sea-Doo Life Test Ride Tour STOPPED at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania last weekend…test riders raved about the brakes, the suspension and maneuverability of our Sea-Doo watercraft. People who test rode the 210 SP Boat loved the roominess, the abundant storage, fuel economy and the ease of operation. The many test riders came back with a new perspective of the level of control now available on Sea-Doo watercraft including the iBR technology and the revolutionary braking system.
26 Tuesday Jun 2012
Posted in She-Doo
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices, buying a boat, buying a Sea-Doo boat, first time boat owner, fishing boats, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, motorboating, performance boats, power boats, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo boats, seadoo boats, She-Doo, speed boat, sport boats, storing my boat
As we inch closer to our boat purchase, I am in full-blown preparation mode for my new Sea-Doo boat!
We have decided on the model that we wish to purchase…it is the Sea-Doo Challenger 230 SE. This is the top of the line Sea-Doo Challenger model that offers some additional perks such as a bow and cockpit cover, stainless steel cup holders, 4-speaker stereo system, ECO mode and more.
Our decision is also based on available space. My family is only 5 people, but three of those 5 people are over 6 foot tall. Add in a few teenage friends and the extra space in this boat will go to great use! The storage is also a huge plus for me. Most of our trips will be day trips on the river where we will head to Sebastian Inlet or up and down the Florida waterways, so I plan to pack food, clothes, etc., enough for all of us!
Now that we have the boat decision made, we have to figure out the other decisions, the first one is storage.
We have a few options to store our boat…at our house, an on-water slip in a local marina or in rack storage. I have already ruled out an on-water slip. This is a big investment for us and I do not want the salt water prevalent in all of our bodies of water in Florida to do any damage to the hull of the boat. I also am concerned that water-born creatures will attempt to call my new Sea-Doo home and I have heard horror stories of miniscule animals damaging boats stored in the water. That leaves us with storing the boat at home, on the side of the house and towing it each time we want to use it, or in a local dry-dock storage facility.
I called a few local storage facilities that use high and dry fork lifts to pull the boat out of the water and store in their multi-level storage facility. The beauty to this type of storage would be that we would just have to call ahead or show up at the dock and the boat would be waiting for us to load up and go. The closest facility is a family owned and operated full-service marina, so we wouldn’t have to worry about fueling or cleaning the boat afterwards. They are already set up to help us with everything we need to prepare for a day on the water and to get the boat ready for storage post boating. The quotes I received came in around $250 per month for a 23-foot boat. This price is much more affordable than I would have imagined. This is very high on my consideration list as I see it as the easiest way for me to get out on the water, quickly and with little advance preparation.
The other option is to store the boat at our house. We can store it on the side of the house, but we do not have a covered storage area appropriate for the boat. We live in a mature housing development and there is no possibility for adding space to the house or adding on a garage to store the boat. This option presents us with the least expensive option, but also a bit more work. We would tow the boat to our intended launch ramp, launch at the dock, clean it post boating near the ramp and then bring it back home. For this option we will need to ensure we have adequate experience towing a boat (I don’t, but my husband does) and will have to allow advance time for boat preparation to get out on the water. Less expensive yes….however, also more work.
The storage debate is still being waged in our household…I am advocating for the dry storage and my husband is advocating for the beside-the-house storage—I will let you know who wins this one!
Where do you store your boat? Are you a fan of one or the other options? If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Would love to hear your ideas. Also, please let me know if there are other storage solutions that I have not researched.
SHE DOO is actually Mrs. JA and she is indeed a full-time, working mom of three and is quickly being immersed into the boating life. She will be taking an everyday consumer approach to the entire boat buying process. SHE DOO will be a ongoing segment at OnBoard taking you with her along the journey as she progresses through the process of looking for the right boat, purchasing the right boat, learning the proper boating procedures and operations, real life experiences on the water with her family and everything else there is to know about making the most out of the boating experience and the Sea-Doo LIFE. Her immediate thoughts are how to entertain her 17, 15 and 10 year olds and friends as she sees them being on the water as a much better alternative than them being on the streets.
18 Monday Jun 2012
Posted in Sea-Doo Lifestyle
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$5000 survey winners, awards, BRP boats, BRP Customer service, BRP products, CSI Survey Winners, customer service, jet ski, jet skis, performance boats
BRP is proud to award customers for their loyalty and for helping to improve our customer service.
After you purchase a new BRP product, you will receive a survey regarding your experience. We encourage you to complete this survey. Each year we select one respondent as the winner of our CSI Grand Prize of $5000! These lucky owners received $5000 from our annual CSI surveys.
Here are our 2010-2012 winners! We encourage you to complete your survey…..you could be our next lucky CSI Grand Prize winner!
2012:
Congratulations to Jean-Louis Bedard, for purchasing a 2011 Can-Am Outlander. As a thank you for submitting his CSI survey concerning his purchasing experience with Location Lauzon, Jean-Louis has won the CSI grand prize of 5000$. BRP is very proud to reward customers for their loyalty and in helping to improve our customer service.
Félicitation à Jean-Louis Bédard pour l’acquisition de son Can-Am Outlander 2011. En remerciement d’avoir remplit son sondage et de nous avoir partagé son expérience d’achat chez Location Lauzon, Jean-Louis a gagné le grand prix ISC de 5000$. Nous sommes fiers de récompenser les clients loyaux à BRP qui nous aident à améliorer notre service à la clientèle.
2011:
Congratulations to Eugene Lapense, for purchasing a 2011 Ski-Doo GSX. As a thank you for submitting his CSI survey concerning his purchasing experience with Loiselle Sport, Eugene has won the CSI grand prize of 5000$. BRP is very proud to reward customers for their loyalty and in helping to improve our customer service.
Félicitation à Eugene Lapense pour l’acquisition de son Ski-Doo GSX 2011. En remerciement d’avoir remplit son sondage et de nous avoir partagé son expérience d’achat chez Loiselle Sport, Eugene a gagné le grand prix ISC de 5000$. Nous sommes fiers de récompenser les clients loyaux à BRP qui nous aident à améliorer notre service à la clientèle.
2010:
Congratulations to Ian and Lynda Hunter for purchasing a 2009 Ski-Doo Summit. As a thank you for submitting their CSI survey concerning their purchasing experience with RTR Performance, Ian and Lynda has won the CSI grand prize of 5000$. BRP is very proud to reward customers for their loyalty and in helping to improve our customer service.
Félicitation à Ian et Lynda Hunter pour l’acquisition de leur Ski-Doo Summit 2009. En remerciement d’avoir remplit leur sondage et de nous avoir partagé leur expérience d’achat chez RTR Performance, Ian et Lynda ont gagné le grand prix ISC de 5000$. Nous sommes fiers de récompenser les clients loyaux à BRP qui nous aident à améliorer notre service à la clientèle.
