DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT INTRODUCING THE TARFORM RAYE
For New Zealanders passionate about marine innovation, the Tarform Rayne introduces a ground breaking way to explore the water. Tarform, renowned for its electric motorcycles, now ventures into marine territory with the all-electric personal watercraft (PWC) named Raye. This state-of-the-art PWC is inspired by the elegance of the manta ray, resulting in a stunning and efficient design.
The Raye’s biomorphic design is crafted from sustainable materials, including recycled carbon fibre and a proprietary plant-based composite. This eco-friendly approach not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances the watercraft’s performance and durability. Performance enthusiasts will appreciate the Raye’s capabilities. It reaches speeds of up to 80 km/h, powered by an electric waterjet propulsion system. With power configurations ranging from 70 to 120 horsepower, riders can enjoy instant torque and smooth acceleration. The Raye offers up to two hours of ride time on a single charge, making it ideal for adventures along New Zealand’s stunning coastlines. Also equipped with advanced features such as over-the-air software updates, machine learning, and sensor technologies. These innovations ensure a connected and evolving riding experience, adapting to the rider’s needs over time. Starting at around NZ$110,000, bespoke models of the Raye allow for customisation to meet individual preferences. Whether it’s unique colours, materials, or additional features, each Raye can be tailored to its owner’s taste, offering a truly personalised watercraft.
Currently in development, the Tarform Raye represents a significant leap towards sustainable and high-tech marine travel. As it progresses, this innovative PWC promises to revolutionise personal watercraft with its blend of performance, technology, and environmental consciousness.
KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES 2025 JET SKI LINEUP & NEW FISHING-FOCUSED MODEL
Kawasaki has introduced its 2025 Jet Ski lineup, featuring a brand-new fishing model with a distinctive design. The highlight is the Ultra 160LX-S Sea Angler, which is specifically tailored for fishing enthusiasts and boasts a variety of built-in features that set it apart in the jet ski and PWC market. The 2025 lineup will showcase six new models across the LX and LXS series. The Ultra 160LX-S Sea Angler is powered by a robust 1498 CC normally aspirated four-cylinder, four-stroke engine that produces 152 PS, leveraging Kawasaki’s Ninja technology. Key features include a 7” Garmin Echomap UHD2, providing clear sonar and navigation aids with recorded routes. Its compact design facilitates easier solo launches and retrievals, allowing access to shallow, secluded areas unreachable by larger PWCs. The rear deck is equipped with a spacious 14.5-gallon Orca hard cooler and built-in fishing rod holders, along with a specially designed seat for optimal comfort during fishing. Additional floats in the footrests enhance stability while moving on the craft.
The 5-way adjustable handlebars make it easy to find the ideal riding position. Other features include a multi-purpose rear rack, a 7″ full-colour TFT display with Bluetooth® connectivity, LED accent lighting, side-access storage, and an impressive fuel capacity of 21.1 gallons (80 litres). Like the rest of the 2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski range, the Sea Angler offers a wide array of options, allowing owners to customise their machine to fit their specific needs. The lineup will also feature the Ultra 160 and Ultra 310 series in both LX and LXS models, which provide enhanced comfort, advanced instrumentation, and innovative features like the Kawasaki Smart Reverse with Deceleration (KSRD) system.
YAMAHA
THE ALL NEW JET BLASTER
JetBlaster Series, bringing a distinct new look and exhilarating ride to the WaveRunner lineup.
Completely redesigned from the ground up, with its edgy styling, striking colours and affordable price point, this craft has been developed for a new generation of WaveRunner riders.
With its compact and highly stable hull design, and powerful TR-1 1049cc marine engine, this craft is built to thrill. Above the waterline, is Yamaha’s first-ever reinforced polypropylene top deck, incorporating sharp angles and aggressive styling that’s sure to turn heads. The new deck design also provides improved ergonomics, delivering improved knee and foot grip for enhanced rider comfort and control.
LUXURY PERFORMANCE – FX SERIES
For the ultimate in big-power and luxury performance, Yamaha’s FX Series delivers on all accounts. The 2025 line-up sees all new colours rolled out across the supercharged SVHO 1.8L FX Limited SVHO, FX Cruiser SVHO and FX SVHO models, and the 1.9L naturally aspirated FX Cruiser HO and FX HO models. In addition, all FX models receive the new factory- installed audio system by Yamaha, plus an upgraded touchscreen display, which allows you to customise the onscreen graphics to either a Classic, Modern or Sport themed look.
RACE INSPIRED – GP SERIES
The world’s most successful race- winning ski, the supercharged 1.8L GP SVHO, is back in black, while the 1.9L naturally aspirated GP 19HO comes in an eye-catching pearl finish. Both models have Yamaha’s new factory- installed audio system. The Connext LCD display also receives an upgrade, with a new ‘race performance’ graphics interface, a new Music tab for more control over your tunes, and the ability to receive Call and Text notifications from your connected mobile device.
RECREATIONAL – VX SERIES
The world’s best-selling watercraft, the VX Series, returns for 2025 with new colours and livery across the 1.9 Litre big-horsepower VX Cruiser HO, the VX Cruiser with the new factory-installed audio system by Yamaha, and the ever-popular VX Deluxe. The Connext LCD display receives an upgrade with a new more vibrant and minimalist design, a new Music tab, for more control over your tunes, and the ability to receive Call and Text notifications from your connected mobile device.
FREESTYLE – SUPERJET
Yamaha’s legendary four-stroke SuperJet is back again for 2025, to deliver the ultimate combination of high-speed action and stand-up agility. This craft is for those looking to push their mind, body and ski to the limit.
SEA-DOO
Sea-Doo continues to innovate and strengthen its focus in the fishing space with the new 2025 Sea-Doo models and the redesigned Alumacraft models.
Sea-Doo is casting its line into the deep end of the lake with the new FishPro Apex personal watercraft (PWC) as the brand broadens its line-up in the fishing space and helps customers find their water. “Fishing continues to be one of the world’s most popular recreational activities. We see more and more of our customers utilising our brands to get out on the water and enjoy fishing with family and friends. With that said, it only made sense to continue to capitalise on the innovation we are known for to create an even more immersive fishing experience for our customers,” says James Heintz, Director of Global Product Strategy, Sea-Doo & Marine Group at BRP.
The FishPro Apex with its exclusive design, unique colouration and limited one year production run represents the pinnacle of Sea-Doo’s fishing line-up of PWCs. Equipped with all the features that has made the FishPro Trophy one of the best fishing PWCs on the water, the FishPro Apex raises the bar once again by continuing the innovation that Sea-Doo has come to be known for with new features found throughout. As a tournament- worthy vehicle, getting to the hot fishing spot first is important, so the FishPro Apex is powered by a 300 hp Rotax 1630 ACE Engine, allowing anglers to get there quickly. A tall touring windshield, hydraulic steering damper and adjustable handlebar riser helps the rider find the ideal riding position so they can be comfortable as they blast along the water to the next spot.
Once at the spot, it’s all about catching fish as efficiently and comfortably as possible. The Sea-Doo FishPro Apex is equipped with tournament-worthy features, like a 9-inch Garmin fish finder GPS with a picture-window view below the surface, chart plotting, ride tracking and more compatible apps to help find the fish. A modular swivel seat makes fishing easier and the LinQ cooler with integrated livewell and washdown keep the fish or bait alive and rinse the PWC clean. In addition, an intelligent debris free (iDF) pump system allows riders to get as close to the action as possible and clear a clogged intake with just the push of a button should the rider get a little too into the weeds.
The FishPro Apex comes standard with seven rod holders capable of standing up to rough conditions and high speeds to keep the tools of the trade secure and within arms reach so they’re easy to grab as soon as the first fish are seen on the Garmin. A rear deck extension adds stability and 4 LinQ attachment points allow riders to carry more tackle, equipment, or fuel for the day’s adventures. Finally docking and beaching with the FishPro Apex has been made even easier and safer with pop-up cleats that safely store out of the way when not in use and a heavy-duty grab handle along the front of the PWC.
