{"id":181,"date":"2026-08-31T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securuminsurance.com\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2026-08-16T15:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T21:57:41","slug":"jet-skis-or-waverunners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securuminsurance.com\/blog\/jet-skis-or-waverunners\/","title":{"rendered":"Jet Skis or WaveRunners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking to add to your boat\/watercraft collection, you may be deciding between a Jet Ski and a WaveRunner. These two watercraft are some of the more popular out on the water and, depending on what you&#8217;re looking for, may be a purchase for you in the near future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Design<\/h2>\n<p>When both Jet Ski and WaveRunner came out, they had a design difference, with Jet Ski being a standing model, and WaveRunner being seated. Over the years, these brands have started taking on both model options. The WaveRunner sits like a motorcycle, according to many owners, giving it a familiar feeling while out on the water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Brand Difference<\/h2>\n<p>While Jet Ski is often used as an interchangeable term for watercraft options, the brand &quot;Jet Ski&quot; was actually trademarked by Kawasaki when they first came out a few decades ago. The WaveRunner was trademarked by&nbsp; Yamaha around the same time. There are various other brands now who have made their own version of these models, and they all have different price points depending on physical size and the motor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Performance<\/h2>\n<p>While both of these options take on a lot of speed, the Jet Ski is typically associated with the highest performance and is often used more aggressively out on the water. Because of this, Jet Skis are usually driven by more experienced watercraft drivers. Those who are just starting out seem to do better on WaveRunners, where they can sit and have the ability to control the machine and water more easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Depending on which watercraft you&#8217;re interested in purchasing, it is still a good idea to take advantage of boat\/watercraft insurance so that you have full protection when you&#8217;re out on the water. If you&#8217;re in or around the Bellevue WA area, make sure to visit our agents at Securum LLC for more infomraiton on this policy, and to help get you a quote today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking to add to your boat\/watercraft collection, you may be deciding between a Jet Ski and a WaveRunner. 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