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Our constant reader and friend from Sweden Ola Lanquist requested some extra information on the Rotrex Supercharger set up that the Japanese specialist from AMC Racing used in the past and offer as a kit for sale. Ola is currently working on two different projects that both feature Rotrex Supercharger but are both two different crafts, a 15F and an Ultra. More information related to his projects will be features to his web site:http://www.avamc.se/produkter/product/projekt-kawasaki-stx-rr/

Since last year Nicolas Rius uses Lee Manvell’s new FZR solo seat but this year he appeared with a seat cover made by new mats custom made this ergonomics spec by Jettrim. Rius is having a long relationship with Havasu based company and this was a job specially done for him. The main, black material is a brand new mat that Gary Hart of Jettrim showed us during out stay in Havasu after the World Finals were over. The particular material features an industrial look design which enhances grip. The overall craftsmanship and finish of this seat cover was outstanding.

At the World Finals we visited Solas booth at the Performance Alley and we found out that the company has introduced a twin prop design for the Runabout pumps. We suspect that the pictured models are the ones available for the popular FZR/FZS applications since so far we have not been informed of anyone using a twin prop spec on a Kawasaki or Sea Doo pump.

Japanese Pro Runabout champion of 2010 Hajime Isahai came to Havasu this year and looked fast on his specially prepared lightweight Ultra. The particular craft featured lots of tricky parts (pump, trim tabs, etc.). Engine wise it was an exception among the American opposition since it was equipped with a Rotrex Supercharger that featured a watercooled oil cooler, tensioner, bracket and pulley. The kit is available at the moment by AMC Racing in Japan. Congratulate to the whole Team for their exceptional effort to design something different that gave them good results.

In the past we have seen aftermarket type mats being used by the personal watercraft manufacturers but they did not had officially the logo of the company printed on the mats. This year the new Kawasaki Ultra 300X features aftermarket mats made by Hydro-Turf and the logo has being stamped on the right rear end of the deck.

It was introduced by ULTRANAUTICS -Sea Flash 800cc- in 1989-1992. The Seaflash personal water craft offered the same 60hp Suzuki engine as the historic Wetbike. The Seaflash could also have modifications done to increase the horsepower. It offered a large storage compartment in the front of the hull to stash all your goodies. Its 60hp twin carburetor engine was one of the most reliable out there in the past. The hull was built much like a boat and is made to with stand just about anything. Seaflash Specifications: Engine 798cc 2cyl. Suzuki, Length 108", Width 44", Dry weight 420lbs. The particular one was photographed at TechOneRacing garage in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Read more about it at: http://www.ondeckwatercrafts.com/pro...cs/default.asp

The last ever two-stroke powered Jet Ski made by Kawasaki has already landed in Japan according to the recent photos published in Avanti Blog. For the time being we do not know yet when those collector’s units will be available in Europe. The white graphics version will be available only in USA. If anyone out there -like Ty-McFarland- has one of the first Jet Ski’s he should buy this one for sure, in order to close the chapter of Kawasaki two-stroke stand up.