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Revision as of 04:19, 5 May 2007
The WaveBlaster is a personal watercraft (PWC) made by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Part of their WaveRunner line of watercraft, the Yamaha WaveBlaster 700 (Marine Jet 700TZ) made its debut in 1993. As a one person personal water craft with a motorcycle-like ride that let riders enjoy sharply banked turns, combined with its powerful engine and flat-bottomed hull, this model won the hearts of sports-minded riders. At the races it dominated the sport class competition. This is a model that still has many devoted fans today.
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1994 Yamaha WaveBlaster
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Specifications
- Rated Horsepower 63 hp @ 6,300 rpm
- Net Weight: 320 lbs. (145 kilogram)
- Length: 8' (243.84 centimeter)
- Beam: 2'11" (88.9 centimeter)
- Engine Type 2-Cylinder, 2-Stroke
- Bore/Stroke 81 mm x 68 mm
- Displacement 701 cc
- Fuel Regular Unleaded
- Type of Intake Reed Valve
- Type of Scavenging Loop-Charged
- Type of Exhaust Wet
- Mixing Ratio 50:1 (with oil injection pump)
- Cooling Water
- Starting Electric
- Ignition CDI
- Compression Ratio 7.2:1
- Carburetor/Injection (1) Mikuni Super BN (1993-1995 (2) Mikuni Super BN 38 (1996)
- Spark Advance 6°
- Ignition Timing 15° BTDC - 21° BTDC
- Spark Plug BR8HS/B8HS
- Pump 144 mm Axial Flow Single Stage
- Transmission Direct Drive From Engine
- Impeller 3-Blade, Stainless Steel (14/18 pitch)
- Vehicle Capacity 1 person
- Hull Material SMC (Sheet Moulded Compound)
History
Through 1995, the craft remained unchanged with the with 61X cases and purple paint. In 1995, Yamaha changed the color from purple to red. In 1996, Yamaha added 2 38mm Mikuni carburetors and 62T cases to the WaveBlaster, resulting in slightly more horsepower, up to 73.
This ski comes from the factory as a stripped down no frills machine that puts out all performance and no compromise. It does not have a tachometer, speedometer, gps, rear view mirrors, cup holder, ice box, luggage compartment or a reverse mechanism that are typical of larger multi person skis.
The Wave Blaster has been described by many as "the closest thing to riding a motorcycle on the water". The Wave Blaster lives up to it's name and is a "Blast" to ride.
This model was produced through 1996.
See also
External links
- Personal Watercraft Industry Association
- American Watercraft Association
- U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
- X-h2o stand-up/sport related Forum
- Green Hulk Performance and speed related sit-down Forum
- PWCToday forum discusses a huge variety of PWC's
- How Personal Watercraft Work
- Virginia Beach Wave Junkies, an AWA Charter Club
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