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Sea-Doo has released an innovative trailer market. What we usually use for pwc’s, according to company representatives, are essentially boat trailers, made to fit pwc. The first development is called the Advanced Tec iCatch I, a $1,399 premium model that features a hands-free system that snags the craft’s bow eye as it glides across roller bunks onto the trailer. A wraparound “walk pad” doubles as a guidance system to position the craft right every time, and allows the watercraft occupants to simply stroll off the trailer with ease. When it comes time to launch, a release mechanism is built into the walk pad within easy reach of a seated driver. It looks cool, unique and someone will copy it in order to fit other watercrafts too in the near future...

Presented at Washington, DC the Canadian company has recently revelaed it iControl expansion program. Based on last year’s Philosophy Sea Doo has updated its models with electronic updates and key features in order to make one step beyond from its rivals. Read all about it under the Features section.

This particular exhaust system is designed in such a way in order to be used along with the OEM waterbox according to the new Japanese regulation. Therefore, two times Pro freestyle champion Fumikazu Watanabe has rearranged the battery and the special fuel tank position in order to concentrate the masses around the engine and enhance the overall stability of the craft. The new Dry Pipe is specially designed for big bore engines and can be used for freestyle or close course applications. This exhaust system costs 152.000yen in Japan. All information was supplied by Mr Toru at Jetwave who has been very helpful all year long.

A couple of years ago Dustin Farthing after clinching another title in GP Runabout class had announced that he was going to retire from the sport. Also, during the Award Ceremony at the World Finals he mentioned some of the reasons that made him take that decision. It was nice to see him back in the sport and this year he looks even tougher and we expect to see him in Pro Runabout class fighting for the title along with some other great riders. Dustin has updated his web site, www.farthingracing.com and it is worth to log on and read his activities. As a journalist, racer and spectator I believe that is worth having such a nice guy involved in the sport.

Part No. 432-18861 for 8.6-1 compression, OEM Replacement (4 Piston Kit), Part No. 432-18951 for 9.5-1 compression (4 Piston Kit). These are FZR / SHO High Performance 8.6-1 and 9.5-1 Forged Piston Kits. R&D Yamaha SHO/FZR Forged Racing Piston Kits have been developed for the hard core race enthusiasts or precision engine builders who are looking to gain maximum horsepower and reliability from their racing engines. R&D offers high quality forged aluminum, heat treated, and CNC machined racing pistons in stock 8.6-1 or 9.5-1 compression ratios to replace O.E.M. cast aluminum pistons known to break, crack, or shatter in high performance, high heat conditions. High horsepower marine engines with high boost pressures are more prone to have detonation over conventional racing engines due to sustained loads. Forged pistons in marine applications are a must. What ever performance platform you are planning to build, trust the pros at R&D with all your compression ratio, boost, and engine management needs or questions. Kit comes with piston, rings, and retaining clips. Benefits: Direct replacement piston kits for High H.P. applications, High quality forged material, Improved ring seal with Nascar Style ring sets, Increased RPM’s and horsepower by reducing weight, Works great with high boost compressor wheels and turbo kits, and Retains O.E.M. wrist pins.

According to Mr Scott Saito of Hot Products USA this is the prototype ride plate that R&D has designed for the FZR and has it ready for production. He reports the following “When I stop by R&D Office, I saw their proto-type FZR ride plate. They are final stage of testing and soon they will make production of this item. It may be available around middle-end of September. 1st production lot should be gone very quick. I recommend you to pre-order this item now.” Part No. 122-18001- R&D Yamaha FZR Ride Plate.

The industry’s top-selling line of personal watercraft sees enhanced comfort, handling, and fun in 2010Freeport, Bahamas – August 24, 2009 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA today introduced its 2010 line of WaveRunner? personal watercraft at the company’s annual dealer meeting highlighted by the debut of Yamaha’s next generation VX? Series, which as been the best selling PWC in the industry since its inception. Read all about it under the Features section.