Jet boats were once mostly hairpin-­happy thrill rides, with the reflexes of a slot-car. Today, they’ve matured into hot-selling family models, viable alternatives to craft propelled by propellers.

As long as weekend forecasts stay pleasantly warm, boaters are expected to remain on the Chain O’ Lakes past the end of the normal boating season and into October. The people behind Luxury Jet Cars ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Want to be the envy of the waters? Then a jet car might be the ride for you. “It’s not something everyone has seen much of, if they’ve ever seen it all,” said Jason Ross, of Sunworld ...

The versatility of the center-­console design makes it increasingly popular in fresh and salt water as an all-around dayboat. With available twin 300 hp ­Rotax jet drives, the new Scarab 235 Open ID ...

The Japanese brand Yamaha is associated with a diverse range of products, including motorcycles, musical instruments, audio equipment, and electronics. Founded by Torakusu Yamaha in 1887, the Japanese ...

Yep, I did it again. I bought something weird and crazy from China. It’s a mini electric jet boat. “What’s a mini electric jet boat?” you might be asking. Think: comically small one-seater boat with ...

With a combination of creativity and outside-the-box thinking, the world has seen some strange watercraft over the years like the Kawasaki Jet Mate Jet Ski. However, the Italian born Jet Capsule, ...

If jet skis are punk, pontoon boats are more like album-oriented rock. They’re more sedate and comfortable rather than lairy and outrageous. That was until Sea-Doo went and built a line of bonkers ...

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Chuck Lofton, producer Megan Simpson and photographer Steve Rhodes explored the majesty of the gorgeous natural wonder known as Niagara Falls. They also went into the neighboring ...