Thread: Most sea worthy PWC?

Hello,

I am new to jet skis and am considering buying one for fishing.

At first i was going to get a boat but since its only me going out, a jet ski might be a better option as storage space is an issue.

Anyway, how far out can pwc go before its considered extreme and dangerous?

Would travelling 20kms off shore to fish be unrealistic?

I am not interested in speed or manouverability. I want a jet ski with a long range and good fuel economy that is more boat like than jetski-ish.

Something that can cut throught swell and chop.

I also want to jump over the side and go spearfishing while being attahced to the ski via harness and cable.

Do any skis come to mind for something like this?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Have a good look at the Honda F15X. Awsome on fuel, very reliable & great storage capasity. They are great in the rough stuff also. Plenty of good fishing rigs around also that connect straight onto the back of the ski to hold esky or jerry cans, rod holders, gaff ect. Have even seen guys that have made up racks to hold scuba gear.

Here are some pics of a rig that a guy here in Townsville builds - available through Rising Sun Honda Marine Division.

Thanks mate.

Yeah, after all my research, yamaha for definite.

Will check out the 15x

cheers

is the f15x an older model?

i cant find it on the yamaha website

it has to be a 2011 model

which fx series model would be equivalent?

Fx series waverunner Products | Yamaha Motor Australia

there doesnt seem to be much difference between models

its confusing

Honda have not produced skis for 2 or 3 years, and I would agree Honda F15X go well and are economical. We rode with the local Honda club guys here a couple of years go.
There are still it seems new old stock Honda available, if you fancied going that way. Otherwise Yamaha would do the job intended for it.
If your looking at a new ski I should think the latest VX 1800cc model may suit you. Used Yamaha FX160 in good condition would also be stable and economical as far as skis go. (Not sure how much you intend to spend)
I've suggested the above as they are not supercharged and will go further on a tank of fuel. Also Yamaha only require normal unleaded, whereas Honda need to be run on premium fuel.
The supercharged Yamaha's are good skis, but they do use more fuel than naturally aspirated models.

Thanks mate.

I've settled on the 2011 yamaha fx-ho. Seems to have the best reviews from fishos.

Cheers

Originally Posted by gossie

Honda have not produced skis for 2 or 3 years, and I would agree Honda F15X go well and are economical. We rode with the local Honda club guys here a couple of years go.
There are still it seems new old stock Honda available, if you fancied going that way. Otherwise Yamaha would do the job intended for it.
If your looking at a new ski I should think the latest VX 1800cc model may suit you. Used Yamaha FX160 in good condition would also be stable and economical as far as skis go. (Not sure how much you intend to spend)
I've suggested the above as they are not supercharged and will go further on a tank of fuel. Also Yamaha only require normal unleaded, whereas Honda need to be run on premium fuel.
The supercharged Yamaha's are good skis, but they do use more fuel than naturally aspirated models.

Hi Gossie, just a quick correction, Hondas do not need or require premium fuel, unleaded is fine for them.

Originally Posted by Cookie

Hi Gossie, just a quick correction, Hondas do not need or require premium fuel, unleaded is fine for them.

I mentioned the premium fuel use because I always saw the local Honda guy James filling his 15 with premium.......we filled at the same BP before going for our run.
I filled the SHO with the normal unleaded but one morning he did mention premium was much better for his.
As a matter of interest what do the books say regard to octane ratting for Honda? They would of course have a knock sensor so to help stop any internal damage from low octane or poor fuel.