PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

 

 

OTEC AQUABOOGIE

Top Speed:

20mph

Acc/Decc:

15/20

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

15

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

75 KG

Cost:

320 eb

For use above and below the waves, the OTEC Aquaboogie is a revolution in oceanic fun.  With a top speed of 20mph, you can use it to pull you along the surface for enhanced boogie board action, or just cruising around, but hold down the lever and it becomes a submersible, pulling snorkerlers and divers along underneath the sea at a pace that can keep up with the wildlife.  All this and it makes almost no noise whatsoever due to the electric impeller motor.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


OTEC SCUTTLE

Top Speed:

25mph

Acc/Decc:

10/15

Crew:

1

Range:

80mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

50kg

Maneuver:

-2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

189kg

Cost:

5,000 eb

A light personal hovercraft, great fun for those weekends at the lake.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


POWERSKI JETBOARDS

Top Speed:

30mph

Acc/Decc:

15/20

Crew:

1

Range:

20mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

15

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

60KG

Cost:

2000 eb

The Jetboard is here, and the ancient art of surfing combines with the latest technology to form a completely new philosophy on the waves.  Unheard of speed, tremendous air, and you no longer have to wait for the tides.  The future is the jetboard.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 

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YAMAHA AQUASCOOTER A&B

Top Speed:

35/50mph

Acc/Decc:

15/25

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

1/0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

-1

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

112/160 KG

Cost:

1,500/2100 eb

These two personal watercraft are made for beginners and water sport enthusiasts on a budget.  The A model is slower and sits lower in the water, while the B model is faster and raises up almost like a hydrofoil.  Regardless of speed, both models are a blast to ride.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


HYDROSUBSIDIUM SCUBARAY

Top Speed:

40mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

20mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

15

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

78KG

Cost:

12,500 eb

Now here’s a fun machine, the Scubaray acts as a personal watercraft on the surface, and a swimmer delivery vehicle underwater.  It uses a caterpillar drive for propulsion and has such a high acceleration that the submerged Scubaray will literally leap into the air when it breaks the surface.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


YAMAHA WILDING

Top Speed:

50mph

Acc/Decc:

15/25

Crew:

1

Range:

40mi

Passengers:

2

Cargo:

40kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

164kg

Cost:

4,000 eb

A fun personal watercraft with room for 3.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 


KAWASAKI SAMBA

Top Speed:

50mph

Acc/Decc:

20/20

Crew:

1

Range:

20mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

110kg

Cost:

6000eb

A lightweight, electric, and almost completely silent Jet Ski. Requires 1 hour from a standard outlet to regain full charge.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 


OTEC STEALTH RAY

Top Speed:

50mph

Acc/Decc:

18/20

Crew:

1

Range:

25mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

100kg

Cost:

6500eb

This electric sled is Otec’s competitor to the Samba.  Instead of kneeling on it you lay forward, giving it the properties of a wakeboard with oomph.  It doesn’t have the pickup of the Samba, but it has a better range.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 


KAWASAKI WAVESLED

Top Speed:

50mph/35

Acc/Decc:

18/30 10/15

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

30kg

Maneuver:

+3/-2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

189KG

Cost:

12,500 eb

The Wavesled is a new concept from Kawasaki, it functions on water much the same as a jetski or waverunner, but also functions on land using the jet thrust as propulsion.  The idea hasn't caught on yet, but it looks promising.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none
 

 


OTEC WAVEON

Top Speed:

60mph

Acc/Decc:

20/30

Crew:

1

Range:

55mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

10kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

220KG

Cost:

6100 eb

Another waverunner design from OTEC, notice the smooth sleek lines.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


OTEC SEAFOX

Top Speed:

65mph

Acc/Decc:

20/35

Crew:

1

Range:

55mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

40kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

220KG

Cost:

5300 eb

The Otec version of the popular Waverunner.  These types of vehicles have become increasingly popular with pirates, be wary.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: done 

 

 

 
YAMAHA MAGIC CARPET

Top Speed:

65mph

Acc/Decc:

18/30

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

30kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

189KG

Cost:

12,500 eb

Inspired by the lay forward design of the Kawasaki Wavesled, Yamaha designed the Magic Carpet.  Although unlike the Wavesled, this vehicle does not have the ability to travel on land.  It does however have 4 small wheels to make moving and launching the craft much easier.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none,

 

 


OTEC JETBIKE

Top Speed:

75mph

Acc/Decc:

25/30

Crew:

1

Range:

120mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

10kg

Maneuver:

-1

SDP:

30

SP:

10

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

102KG

Cost:

9,000 eb

Cross a jetski, a wetbike, and a waverunner and you get this vehicle, which I must say is loads and loads of fun in the sun.  It's fast too.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 

OTEC WAVESKI

Top Speed:

70mph

Acc/Decc:

25/35

Crew:

1

Range:

60mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

140kg

Cost:

8250eb

When Otec bought out Seadoo, they kept the brand name.  This latest ride combines the light weight speed and agility of a traditional jet ski with the comfort of a waverunner via the extending seat attached to the control bar.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 


YAMAHA BLACKSHOT

Top Speed:

95mph

Acc/Decc:

25/35

Crew:

1

Range:

80mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

20

SP:

10

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

132KG

Cost:

10,000 eb

Sleek, fast as hell, and a hard ride that is more exhilarating than anything you have ever driven before.  This is the Jet Ski the professionals use, and is one of the fastest personal watercraft on the market.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 


KAWASAKI WETBIKE 2

Top Speed:

100mph

Acc/Decc:

25/25

Crew:

1

Range:

150mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

-1

SDP:

30

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

340KG

Cost:

12,600 eb

The Wetbike is back, after almost 40 years the original personal watercraft makes its return.  This jet powered craft is fast although it is a bit less maneuverable.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

YAMAHA SERIES-R

Top Speed:

100mph

Acc/Decc:

25/35

Crew:

1

Range:

60mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

160kg

Cost:

11,000eb

The Series-R is a high performance watercraft with the agility and speed to dominate the competition.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

OTEC GOBLIN

Top Speed:

110mph

Acc/Decc:

20/30

Crew:

1

Range:

75mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

40kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

220kg

Cost:

13,000eb

The Sea-Doo brands top of the line jet-ski.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 

NAUTICUS BLUE WATER

Top Speed:

110mph

Acc/Decc:

15/25

Crew:

1

Range:

70mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

30kg

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

30

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

310KG

Cost:

8000 eb

Originally designed for military applications but rejected, the Blue Water is now a very popular personal watercraft.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 

YAMAHA HYDROSPACE

Top Speed:

110mph

Acc/Decc:

25/35

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

10kg

Maneuver:

+3

SDP:

20

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

145kg

Cost:

12,000eb

The fastest old school style jet ski you can buy.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

SUZUKI BLACKWATER

Top Speed:

110mph

Acc/Decc:

20/35

Crew:

1

Range:

75mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

20kg

Maneuver:

+4

SDP:

30

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

230kg

Cost:

13,500eb

Unparalleled agility makes the Blackwater a premiere personal watercraft.  The side wings aid its maneuverability, biting into the waves to cut through sharp corners.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

OTEC EON

Top Speed:

120mph

Acc/Decc:

30/30

Crew:

1

Range:

100mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

20kg

Maneuver:

+1

SDP:

35

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

300kg

Cost:

20,000eb

A very unique single person boat built for speed.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 


KAWASAKI SEAHAWK

Top Speed:

120mph

Acc/Decc:

25/35

Crew:

1

Range:

60mi

Passengers:

1

Cargo:

40kg

Maneuver:

+2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

240KG

Cost:

18,500 eb

The Seahawk personal watercraft is perhaps the worlds most popular.  Its reasonable price, high speed and maneuverability as well as space for two make this a very well sold craft indeed.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 


WAVETECH TORPEDOSLED

Top Speed:

125mph

Acc/Decc:

30/30

Crew:

1

Range:

50mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

-2

SDP:

25

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

180KG

Cost:

22,500 eb

The Torpedosled may be the most insane personal watercraft of all time.  You lay fully forward on it, then the 6 foot long impeller system propels you up to 125mph, and then you go home and change your underwear.  Seriously, riding this thing is supposed to be like riding a luge, on your stomach, head first, with waves...  Definitely not for the weak of heart, though maybe for the weak of heads...

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none,

 

 


MISTUBISHI AQUABLADE

Top Speed:

140mph

Acc/Decc:

30/35

Crew:

1

Range:

120mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

-1

SDP:

40

SP:

10

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

272KG

Cost:

48,000 eb

Truly for the adrenalin junkie and danger lover, the Aquablade was the first personal hydrofoil on the market.  This is without a doubt one of the fastest personal watercraft around, and possibly one of the most dangerous.  This vehicle will not even be sold unless you can prove your skill under evaluation from a Mitsubishi professional rider.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none

 

 

OTEC BENMARO

Top Speed:

150mph

Acc/Decc:

30/40

Crew:

1

Range:

80mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

45

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

290kg

Cost:

55,000eb

It never fails, introduce something as dangerous as the Aquablade, and suddenly competitor versions are sprouting up and a whole racing circuit takes off.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

KAWASAKI SANDU

Top Speed:

160mph

Acc/Decc:

32/35

Crew:

1

Range:

60mi

Passengers:

0

Cargo:

0kg

Maneuver:

0

SDP:

50

SP:

5

Type:

watercraft

Mass:

280kg

Cost:

65,000eb

Kawasaki leads the pack in performance with the Sandu, an aggressively performing sea beast.

 

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: none  

 

 

 

 

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