2016 sees Yamaha’s 30th year in the Personal Watercraft market. 30 Years of innovation, 30 years of excellence in design and engineering. The first small Personal Watercraft that were produced in the 1970’s, were craft that were enjoyed by solo riders. They were also difficult to ride and not everyone found it easy to master them. In order to offer a Personal Watercraft that more people could ride and enjoy with ease and assurance, Yamaha introduced the WaveRunner in 1986. This was a world’s first tandem model and a craft developed around the concepts of reliability, fun and functionality.
Having been built by Yamaha, a company with a unique combination of long years of small engine expertise in the motorcycle and outboard motor fields and equally a deep experience and know how in boat design and construction. Ever since Yamaha has continued to develop and refine its technologies to achieve a beautiful harmony between what the customers want in a WaveRunner and what is good for the local societies and the environment.
Marine Jet 500T
Yamaha released the WaveRunner 500 (Marine Jet 500T), the world’s first sit-down style open stern production Personal Watercraft. This is the model that created today’s Personal Watercraft market as an agile craft that many people could enjoy with a sense of assurance and reliability. For a true history of WaveRunner models through the years, please click HERE
Watch the office Yamaha WaveRunner 30th Anniversary Video HERE