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Menu Boats 2023 Yamaha FX Limited SVHO The FX Limited SVHO mixes luxury, accessories and performance.
Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. OverviewThe FX Limited SVHO, Yamaha’s flagship WaveRunner, combines a deep-V hull with a supercharged, mega-displacement 1.8-liter Super Vortex High Output engine that pushes it beyond 65 mph. Now sheet moulding compound (SMC) returns to the hull rather than Yamaha’s lighter-weight, nano-engineered construction. This adds about 40 pounds but arguably improves the boat’s feel, particularly in rough water. A redesigned ride plate lets the bow run higher plus helps plant the hull during aggressive cornering. Sponsons have slid forward almost 2 inches. The resulting ride is aggressive and nimble but less twitchy. Other changes include a more streamlined handlebar column and a larger glove box with smartphone stowage. Tech and AccessoriesAn infusion of tech elevates your experience. Front and center is the 7-inch touchscreen display. The new GPS improves speedometer accuracy and also introduces GPS mapping. Buyers will receive regional map cards at purchase. Owners can also utilize the security of geofencing. A cool new option on FX models is the $999 RecDeck. A 6-foot-square platform that mounts atop the existing aft platform, it offers added space for fishing or hanging out and serves as the base for multiple add-ons, including a choice of coolers and Yamaha’s Multi-Use Rack ($599). The rack serves as the base for a Lounging Package ($499) that adds a 25-inch-wide seat with a flip-up backrest and flanking, insulated saddle bags, and an expanded JetFish Package ($1,199) that includes a branded cooler and rod holders. The RecDeck expands the boat’s versatility, retains Yamaha’s trademark visibility spout, and eases deepwater boarding via a three-step telescoping ladder. Read Next: Yamaha JetBlaster Limited Package extras include a watersports-focused mix of a single-passenger inflatable, 12-volt inflater, 12-volt outlet, towrope, tube carrying strap, soft-sided cooler with designated nook within the bow storage, custom cover, branded fenders and a RAM-mounted Garmin GPS fish finder. The result is a mix of luxury, accessories and performance aimed directly at the high-end buyer. How We Tested
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Toughest CompetitorsBoth Kawasaki’s refreshed Jet Ski Ultra 310LX ($19,199) and Sea-Doo’s GTX Limited 300 ($18,299) feature color, non-touchscreen displays, Bluetooth sound systems, electronic reverse, braking and deceleration, easy-access bow storage, and mounting systems for adding accessories to the aft platform. Kawasaki adds a backup camera and, at 200 watts, the most potent audio. Sea-Doo includes an innovative pump-cleaning system and Limited Package extras. Pricing and Specs
Speed, Stowage, PerformanceYamaha – Kennesaw, Georgia; 866-894-1626; yamahawaverunners.com
More BoatsRead MoreIs there a shortage of Yamaha WaveRunners?According to The Watercraft Journal, Yamaha has reduced production of 2022 WaveRunners by 30 percent. Regarding competitors, Kawasaki has also announced that 2022 Jet Ski production has shrunk. New Sea-Doos are also reaching dealerships more slowly and need more assembly.
Why is there a WaveRunner shortage?In a letter addressed to Yamaha WaveRunner dealerships, the industry's second-largest manufacturer of personal watercraft cited low supplies of raw materials, heightened shipping costs and compounding shipping delays, along with a shortage of external suppliers as causes for the prolonged manufacturing and ultimately, ...
When can I order 2023 SeaA new performance Sea-Doo enters the paddock in 2023 and will be exclusively available via pre-order until November 30, 2022.
What is the most stable WaveRunner?There's no question that the most stable stand-up jet ski on the market is the 4-stroke Kawasaki SX-R 1500. This ski is so stable that a small rider can ride it in a standing position with no-wake speed!
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