Yamaha WaveBlaster

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 is a model that still has many devoted fans today.

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1994 Yamaha WaveBlaster

1994 Yamaha WaveBlaster
Surf riding in Virginia Beach, VA
Surf riding in Virginia Beach, VA
Surf riding in Virginia Beach, VA

Specifications

Rated power 63 hp (47 kW) @ 6,300 rpm
Net Weight: 320 lb. (145 kg)
Length: 8 ft (2400 mm)
Beam: 2 ft 11 in (889 mm)
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 44 (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

Timeline

1993 through 1994 The craft remained unchanged with the with 61X cases and blue/purple color paint commonly referred to as "blurple" .

1995 Yamaha changed the color from "blurple" to red.

1996 Yamaha added (2) 38 mm Mikuni carburetors and 62T cases to the WaveBlaster, resulting in slightly more power, up to 73 hp. This model was discontinued in 1996.

Summary

This ski came 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 WaveBlaster has been described by many as "the closest thing to riding a motorcycle on the water".

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