a day out on the lake or in the bay on your stand-up paddleboard is soothing and relaxing but who wants their experience on the water to be soothing there's lots of time to relax when there isn't actual fun to be had and nothing is more pure unadulterated fun.

Than a jet ski loved for their speed maneuverability and relatively low cost of entry personal watercraft also known as jet skis and wave runners are the perfect choice for sea loving thrill seekers this summer but once upon a time the personal watercraft industry was obsessed with.

Power the battle for jet propelled one upsmanship seems to have taken on a new and more sustainable complexion it has been tempered by an understanding that efficiency affordability and more flexible and confidence inspiring rider interfaces are assets of at least equal value.

There isn't much to choosing a quality jet ski you pick a brand that has a reputation for quality and durability you find one that suits your cruising style be that fast and furious or peaceful as a zen master get the features you want in a screaming style and you're ready to hit the waves from two seaters for going tandem.

To lone wolves made for handling and maximum miles per hour we track down some of the best jet skis for your summer fun today we have the recreation segment that features cd's gti models  there are two gti models you can choose from the base gti.

And the gti se and i'll walk you through both the gti and the gtisc models are really good at everything they're perfect for the modern family where everybody wants to do something a little different every weekend and they're designed to make everybody happy.

The gti is the most stable three-seater in its class with a lowered center of gravity and wide hull both models float on a tough scratch resistant hull that's also really lightweight its handling is very playful and at the same time very precise and it's a really dry ride.

The layout of the gti provides as much usable space on board as possible this is so important when you're looking at sharing a bunch of different activities with the family or just want the room to lounge while you float they both have the link system which is so cool in the way it unlocks a huge.

Number of options for you let me explain how the system works it's a simple lever attachment system which means you can easily add and swap things like a ski pylon to toe skiers and wake boarders an extra fuel caddy for longer rides a cooler for food and drinks for a day.

Trip or even an overnight trip and extra storage in case you need to bring a few more extras so let's get to the differences of the two models within the gti family the main differences to consider are power standard features and colors when it comes to power the gti comes in 90 or.

130. the gti sc also comes in two power ranges the 130 or 170. as the name may suggest the number signifies the horsepower the type of power you select usually depends on what you want to do on the water the 90 is perfect for getting out and touring your local.

Waters at a moderate speed the 130 raises the overall performance with quicker accelerations and top speed and the 170 pushes the performance even further if you're looking to ride with multiple adults or tow skiers the 170 may be the best choice regardless of what you choose you're.

Getting a reliable super efficient engine the gti se has a few more creature comforts standard reboarding ladder comfy touring seat and a variable trim system plus you can add cdu's audio system to this model which is a must to really have fun on.

The water the gti comes in white and reef blue color combo and the gti se has up to three color options luckily you don't have to compromise on storage when choosing your gti model both offer a lot of onboard storage the front storage bin alone offers more than.

Enough space for my snorkel gear to explore underwater and beach toys for a family afternoon hanging out in the sandbar the storage is so big there's some optional storage organizer accessories i recommend the bin organizers so you don't have to reach all the way to the bottom.

So your flip flops are even more handy i really like the new lid organizer too it's perfect for easy access to things like a hat or keys if you want to tour it's plenty stable if you want to tow it has plenty of power if you want to freestyle the hole it's super playful if you want to island hop the lynx.

System extends your fun so as you can see when you're looking for watercraft that can do a bit of everything a family can think of the gti models are a great fit for 2021 the yamaha vx series is virtually all new with an exciting look deeper wider self-draining footwells.

A new seat design and our connects helm control system this is the yamaha vx limited ho the new flagship of the midsize vx series and the most exciting new watercraft in the recreation category the vx limited h0 comes with premium upgrades a complete water sports accessories.

Package and our powerful 1.8 liter normally aspirated yamaha marine engine let's take a closer look the new design delivers improved ergonomics with deeper wider self-draining footwells and a new seat profile that is one and a half inches narrower the new seat design improves knee grip.

And overall comfort especially for smaller sized riders the new watertight glove box is massive with led lighting inside in fact it's the largest glove box we've ever offered in this class there's a dedicated area for your smartphone and a usb port and 12 volt power outlet as well.

At the bow the storage compartment opening is larger for easier access with a dedicated area for yamaha's innovative accessory cooler bag the bow storage lid also features an upgraded durable design with high strength plastic hinge and damper and for those riders that need even more storage space.

The storage capacity under the seat is larger and comes with a watertight box for clothing and valuables that need to stay dry the vx series modern dash instrumentation includes our connect helm control with a 4.3 inch multi-color lcd display a touch pad control is mounted next to the steering.

Column to provide convenient access to the connect system's many functions these functions include a pin code security system that eliminates the need for an external key fob and drive control that allows the vx series owner to set top speeds at different increments along with settings also for added peace.

Of mind the acceleration can be adjusted on the vx limited ho and vx cruiser ho from normal to slow for novice riders featured on all yamaha vx models except the vxc is yamaha's award-winning ride dual throttle control system.

That makes maneuvering in tight spaces and around the dock stress free squeeze the right handlebar lever to go forward squeeze the left handle bar for reverse at speed the left handlebar will also slow you down release both the right and left levers and the watercraft is in neutral.

Riders were known as the most intuitive throttle control system available today the vx series is available with our 1.8 liter normally aspirated high output engine as you can see here and on the yamaha vx cruiser h0 or our fuel efficient 3-cylinder tr1 engine that powers the vx limited.

Vx cruiser vx deluxe vx and vxc models both of these engines deliver better performance fuel efficiency and reliability than competing models these compact lightweight four-stroke engines are fuel efficient and require very low maintenance under the water line the vx series.

Shares the same high performance hull shape as the race ready gp series that is renowned for its precise confidence inspiring handling derived from yamaha's racing domination on the closed course this hall is also designed for static and dynamic stability.

That makes riding with multiple passengers and towing more fun this model and the rest of the vx lineup except for the vx and vxc come with our lightweight nano xl smc hulls while the vx and vxc come with standard smc hulls as its limited name implies the vx.

Limited ho comes complete with water sports accessories that include factory installed integrated speakers single rider tube tube inflator tube holder tow rope tow rope bag 12 volt outlet custom cover with glove box access.

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