sea doo logoSea-Doo is a manufacturer of personal water craft (PWC) for the recreational market. Owned by Bombardier Recreational Products, which was founded in 1942 by J.A. Bombardier, Sea-Doo has been making fast, fun PWCs for more than 40 years. The first jet-drive Sea-Doo PWC was launched in 1968 with  318-cc engine, and it's name was based on Bombardier's "Ski-Doo" product, a recreational snowmobile. In 1998, Sea-Doo entered the jet boat market with the introduction of its 14-foot "Speedster." Today, Sea-Doo manufactures more than five different lines of PWC ranging from its entry-level "Spark" series to its high-end RXT-X performance models.

Written by: Gary Reich
Gary Reich is a Chesapeake Bay-based freelance writer and photojournalist with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. He is the former editor of PropTalk Magazine and was the managing editor of the Waterway Guide. His writing and photography have been published in PassageMaker Magazine, Soundings, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Yachting Magazine, and Lakeland Boating, among others.