Yamaha Motor New Zealand is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Yamaha CrossWave™ to the New Zealand market, introducing an entirely new category of personal watercraft designed to meet the evolving needs of Kiwi boaties.
Far more than a traditional WaveRunner®, the CrossWave has been engineered as a versatile, multi-purpose platform that blends Yamaha’s renowned reliability and performance with exceptional practicality. Whether exploring secluded coastlines, heading out for a day’s fishing, towing watersports, or simply enjoying time on the water with family and friends, the CrossWave has been designed to do it all.
Representing the most adaptable personal watercraft Yamaha has ever produced, the CrossWave features an innovative full walkaround layout, expansive deck space and class-leading storage. At almost four metres in length, it is significantly larger than a conventional WaveRunner, providing outstanding stability and room to move while accommodating up to four passengers.
The modular design allows owners to tailor the CrossWave to suit their lifestyle. Removable rear seating transforms the platform into an open working deck, while Yamaha’s integrated T-Track system supports a growing range of accessories, including rod holders, trolling motor mounts, washdown kits, and shallow-water anchors. From fishing expeditions to coastal adventures, the CrossWave can be configured for virtually any on-water activity. Technology is equally impressive. The CrossWave is equipped with Yamaha’s advanced 7-inch Connext® touchscreen alongside a 7-inch Simrad® NSX® chartplotter and fishfinder, providing intuitive navigation and control.
Integrated Bluetooth® speakers, extensive onboard storage, a dedicated anchor locker and Yamaha’s patented cleanout port further enhance the ownership experience, delivering convenience rarely seen in the personal watercraft category.
Power comes from Yamaha’s proven 1.9-litre High Output marine engine—the largest displacement engine in the PWC market—offering smooth, responsive performance and outstanding reliability whether cruising offshore, exploring sheltered bays or carrying a full complement of passengers and gear.
“The CrossWave represents an exciting new direction for Yamaha,” says a Yamaha Motor New Zealand Group Marketing Manager Pete Dick. New Zealanders love spending time on the water, and many are looking for a craft that can comfortably transition between recreation, fishing, exploring and family boating. The CrossWave delivers that flexibility in a package unlike anything else currently available.”
The Yamaha CrossWave is expected to generate strong interest among New Zealand boaties looking for a premium, highly capable platform that bridges the gap between a traditional personal watercraft and a compact boat, opening the door to an entirely new style of on-water adventure.
In the coming months, the Yamaha CrossWave will tour the country, stopping at selected Yamaha WaveRunner dealers along the way, allowing customers to see and trial the craft in person.
Yamaha CrossWave Specifications
- Rider Capacity: 4
- Length: 3.94m
- Beam: 1.70m
- Height: 32m
- Engine: 1.9L High Output (1898cc)
- Horsepower: 200hp
- Fuel Capacity: 100L
- Storage Capacity: 310L
