Sea-Doo Spark Trixx vs Yamaha Jet Blaster | Watercraft Zone
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Published 2023-07-26
They’re two of the most affordable Jet Skis on the market, and they’re also among the most fun.
The Sea-Doo Spark Trixx turned the Jet Ski world on its head when it arrived in 2018 as the personal watercraft that can ride on its tail at the press of a button.
Four years later, in 2022, Yamaha responded with the Jet Blaster, a high powered version of the entry-level EX WaveRunner.
It too can ride on its tail, but not as vertical and for not as long.
While the Sea-Doo can do some things the Yamaha cannot, this back-to-back test shows the Yamaha is also a blast, and has its fair share of advantages over the Sea-Doo.
In this video we compare top speed and run timed acceleration tests.
We also cover the key similarities and differences, as well as the pros and cons of both models.
While the Sea-Doo Spark Trixx and Yamaha JetBlaster in this video are 2022 models, they are identical to the 2023 editions except for annual colour scheme changes.
As with our other videos, this is not sponsored content. The Sea-Doo Spark Trixx was loaned to us for this test by the guys at Beaches Sea-Doo (www.seadoobeaches.com.au/) in Sydney, Australia.
And we owned the Yamaha Jet Blaster in this test when this video was published.
We also used a friend's Sea-Doo Spark Trixx for some additional footage and to repeat our performance tests after the initial test conditions were not ideal.
To read the full review go to WatercraftZone.com.au
Thanks for watching.
Time codes:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Quick recap
01:33 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx pricing
02:09 Yamaha Jet Blaster pricing
02:42 Engine power, fuel capacity, vessel weight
03:32 Dimensions
03:56 Maintenance tips
04:35 Storage comparison
05:48 Falling off and getting back on
06:00 Riding techniques
08:15 Performance test
10:24 Acceleration test data km/h
10:48 Acceleration test data mph
11:09 Conclusion: Which one should you choose?
All Comments (21)
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Having had both, the Jet Blaster is just far superior to me in most every way. If water wheelies seems cool to you then yes the Sea Doo is better there, but in every other important department the fun factor and versatility of the Jet Blaster in real life use, the Jet Blaster is so much more fun in my opinion.
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Great review on both, they both look super fun!
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In the market for my first craft, thanks for the review detail, invaluable before I head into my local shop.
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Great review once again. A bunch of useful information for someone in the market trying to decide between either brand and model ski. Thanks for sharing! Billy D
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Great review! I have been ridding Sparks for 8 years. They are a lot of fun. I gotta say I don't really bother doing many tail stands on my Trixx anymore. I am thinking long a hard about trading it in for a Jet Blaster. Sparks are fun for sure! But, forget about it if the water is choppy, a 2UP is a 1UP (count on it), storage is a joke, getting back on a 2UP Trixx is an absolute chore and tough on your knee, maintenance is time consuming for sure, and then there is reliability! Look up how often the output sleeve or driveshaft go. Ask a mechanic about the design. They tend to wear out in 2 or 3 years. One possible reason may be the idea that they have plastic hull that can flex a bit. If your engine goes out of alignment...get out the checkbook (between $500 and $1500). Most reviews that I've read suggest that the Spark is not meant for wave jumping. Every mechanical device will need maintenance for sure... but Sea Doo has redesigned parts of the Spark drivetrain for years... for good reason. Honestly, ask a mechanic. I didn't start asking them until after I bought my second Spark.
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On my 22' JetBlaster, the pump inlet comes out of the water once the craft goes past about 45 degrees. Once this happens all thrust is lost and the nose comes back down. It certainly feels like the TR1 has enough power to lift it further, this is just a design contraint with the EX hull. On the plus side the pump location may be why handling is so crisp. We're nearing the end of our second season with it, haven't had any problems and really love how playful it is.
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Great review and awesome content! It looks like some of this video was filmed in Botany Bay? I'm seriously considering getting a Sea-Doo Spark Trixx, I would primarily want to use around Botany Bay and the Georges River areas. Would you recommend a Spark/Jet Blaster for these areas? Or would I be better off investing in a large PWC?
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Great comparison. Love the review. Although I haven't managed to fall off the spark, nor my friends. Even with aggressive maneuvering. Just keep that throttle going when spinning out.
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cons for the spark is maintenance, extra labor costs on removing top deck to gain acess, plus not being able to just take the seat off and inspect the engine compartment can be concerning.
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What do you mean the blaster will only tailstand in short Burts? Does the automatic trim lever have a timer on it or you need more skill to ride it longer?
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stability wise whats better, and what would you rather spend a full day on riding in a bit of chop, but still having fun doing sprays? Deciding between an ex deluxe (ik its not the jet blaster but there basically the same ski without trim) or spark trixx 3 up
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Is the center console of the Yamaha Jetblaster waterproof?
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Just bought my '23 Jetblaster. Gotta say, it's extrmeley fun, and has the added benefit of actually being usable in choppy water. The spark is a miserable ride in water which isn't calm. Edit: Also want to say the Jetblaster is 125hp, not 110. Yamaha rated the old MR-1 at 110hp, and stated only that the new TR-1 HO makes 13% more power. That puts it at 125
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That does seem a bit slow for a Trixx - although they will never do 55mph thats for sure. Its possible the wear ring was a bit worn. As a Spark owner I would probably pick that Yamaha over the Sea-Doo if I had the choice today. That being said the Rotax 900 is a vicious little thing and the Sparks are great fun and easy to maintain.
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Did you have the Trixx in SPORT MODE during speed tests????
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You guys should start doing some videos on vintage skis and standups you do a great job on the pros and cons and would help out a lot of people just getting in to pwcs
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When will you do the superjet
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As far as '24 year model, see them side by side. The Jetblaster is thrice the unit. 😉
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Yamaha overall is better quality. A whole lotta plastic on the sea-doo. Just wish the jet blaster version could do wheelies better, thats the whole point of the trim system and why yamaha made this version to compete the trixx. Oh well. I have an Ex deluxe. Amazing pwc for how cheap you can buy them for. I got a last year left over model the dealership needed to move for $6,000 ish, which all the years are basically the same minus the colors. 6K for a yamaha pwc is a damn good price..Been riding the hell out of it
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Yamaha should have had full tank as well, because 1L on yamaha and 1L in seadoo are different things due to completely different fuel comsumption. Not that it would have dramatically affected the results, but it would have been more reasonable.
