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The family that rides
together stays together, unless, of course, you take a sharp turn. Do
that and everyone gets to practice the doggy paddle. However, Kawasaki’s
latest PWC, the STX-12F, is geared to keep everyone onboard.
That’s because
this three-person craft has “tip-over” protection. If it heels
more than 61 degrees, the engine automatically shuts off. This keeps everyone
seated, and even if someone gets dunked, with the engine off the STX-12F
will not take off like a wild horse.
However, this 717-pound
stallion can move with purpose (55-plus mph) when you want it to thanks
to a modified, 1,199cc, four-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle-derived
motor. In fact, this PWC is said to be powerful enough to pull waterskiers
and wakeboarders.
The STX-12F is available
through Kawasaki watercraft dealers and retails for $8,499.
Kawasaki Phone:
(949) 770-0400. www.kawasaki.com.
Is
there a piece of gear you would like to know more about or see PMY put
to the test? Write to Latest & Greatest, Power & Motoryacht,
260 Madison Ave., 8th Fl., New York, NY 10016. Fax: (917) 256-2282.
e-mail: patrick_sciacca@primediamags.com.
No phone calls, please.
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