2023 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy versus Yamaha FX HO JetFish Review | Watercraft Zone

The hugely successful Sea-Doo Fish Pro range now has its most serious competitor to
date. Meet the Yamaha FX HO JetFish Edition.

While the components that make up the Yamaha JetFish have been sold separately in the
US for some time, Yamaha Australia has launched it as a complete package, ready to go
straight off the showroom floor.

For now, the Yamaha is exclusive to Australia and New Zealand where Jet Ski fishing is a huge sport. But if the Yamaha special edition proves successful, there’s a chance the JetFish variant could become a permanent member of the Yamaha WaveRunner line-up.

Yamaha Corporate is keeping a close eye on how well the Yamaha FX HO JetFish performs Down Under.

While all Sea-Doo Fish Pro models are sent from the factory complete, the Yamaha is
delivered to showrooms as a regular FX HO before the JetFish components are
assembled at the dealership.

Whichever way you cut it, it means both Sea-Doo and Yamaha now have turn-key
solutions for Jet Ski fishing enthusiasts.

In this video we will cover prices, features, the pros and cons of both skis, and tell you
what they’re like to ride.

And, because we were curious, we also ran VBox acceleration numbers, to find out who is
going to make it to their favourite fishing spot the fastest.

Disclosures:

Yamaha FX HO JetFish test craft supplied by Yamaha Australia.

These tests were conducted in Sydney over two weekends in October 2023 using multiple riders.

Time codes:

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Pricing
02:26 Yamaha specifications
02:36 Sea-Doo specifications
03:00 Fuel consumption
03:25 Yamaha key features
04:15 Sea-Doo key features
05:03 Warranty coverage
05:22 Service intervals
05:49 Yamaha Infotainment
07:33 Sea-Doo Infotainment
07:57 Sea-Doo reverse thrust debris removal system
08:50 Yamaha fishing kit
09:45 Re-boarding comparison
09:57 Sea-Doo live bait well
10:34 Sea-Doo fishing kit
11:22 Sea-Doo claw anchor
11:34 Sea-Doo pop-up swivel seat
12:27 Yamaha riding impressions
14:43 Sea-Doo riding impressions
18:04 VBox acceleration and top speed tests
18:38 Acceleration times kmh
19:21 Acceleration times mph
19:25 Conclusion

[ekendra]

Love my 23 trophy, im glad I bought it over the Yamaha, as the Yamaha was not even available until August 23 and none of the jetfish packages made it, my fish pro will also hit 58-59 fully loaded, even with another passenger (salt water). The additional fishing accessories stock over the Yamaha were a real win for me, I believe it is a much more stable platform to stand, walk around in, and fish on compared to the Yamaha. I also believe the rear deck on the sea doo is much more well designed and a more stable/larger platform over the Yamahas extended platform. The linq attachments and accessories for the season are another win for me. I personally enjoy the ride of the seadoo better (also own a Yamaha without jetfish), more over the waves than in them. Some people complain about compartive performance in rough water, just throw river sponsons on it and put a brave rider on it, they both perform well. I think the trophy has a better flat seat that turns into a swivel fighting chair. Also, I believe the speakers from BRP have a better larger output than Yamaha. The included Livewell pump and cooler that can turn into a live well is helpful too. Easy to swap out from fishing to watersports or regular cruising. I enjoy both platforms but I prefer the Seadoo.

[NoNopeAndNo]

Brilliant detailed review, no holding back. Well done 👌

[nzjunkee]

Great review guys, really detailed and touched on all the keys points i was looking for, time to go test them out now 🤟

[schtinerbock]

Awesome. Only thing missing is a GPS trolling motor for locking on a position.

[SkipAM]

Very solid review! Keep up great work!

[jamesstrachan]

Thanks guys for a very good video comparing these craft. I take it if you were spending your money you would buy the Sea-Doo trophy. I would be fishing mostly in the ocean not a lake or river. I was wondering would you go the Sea-Doo for this even though you have said its not as easy to use at lower speeds including docking. Thank again well done.

[slyr]

Yamaha needs to step up their game. They have a better motor but as far as the options and the front flipping hatch access it easier while you’re on water is unbelievable and the colors white and blue beautiful you could see it it’s more visible I think Yamaha stepped it up at that point because Usually they paint their JetSki‘s black bottom and dark color tops so if you flip the freaking thing over you can’t see it from an airplane helicopter land so I think the lighter colors are safety issue that has to be addressed also, why can’t you put some lights on it marker lights anchor, lightsit’s like a boat stepping up Yamaha your game has to change you’re losing

[joshuabanwaree]

Any pwc has the ability to be fished off of, hence you been got if you buy any pwc from a dealer that the manufacturer claims it's a fishing model. The #1 brand that breaks worldwide is the seadoo the day 4tec was introduced.. all the brands have there issues.

[MrPepelongstockings]

The swivel seat is the deal breaker for the Yamaha. The difference between comfort or spending the day turned and struggling around your handlebars. You can sit on the cooler, but it isn't as comfortable, and removes it's usefulness as a table to use. Everything else CAN be added, but having it integrated (a built in storage bin under the handlebars, and behind the seat, the swivel seat with backrest, the live well with timer) with the Seadoo and having it work well connected to the existing engine and battery is huge. You can build a live well cooler and strap it on, many cooler fishing rod attachments exist. You can mount speakers, a fish finder... that's about all that makes it a fishing model. Just need to find a model with enough 'deck' space.

[fretlessbass]

The LinQ system and accessories are elite

[toesnose]

when he was climbing onto the Yamaha he didn’t place the ladder back into its stowed position pay very close attention to that I have one. It’s impossible to use the ladder when all the equipment is on board. Reading the script about how Yamaha Payed such good attention to detail… they sure dropped the ball on that neat ladder in this configuration.

Oh, overall, I think Sea-Doo actually had designers that fish…..I think Yamaha just got Frank from accounting to Google some parts and throw it at the JetSki see what would stick.

You need to ask yourself one question do you want to be the one that tows someone back in? (Yamaha) or be the one that’s towed back in (Sea-Doo)

[toddrankin]

Look forward to seeing the comparison of the 24’ models. I alway thought Yamaha got better MPG??

[jibbymcbeet]

Can you ride a jetski at night in Australia or NZ?

[mikeryan]

They should develop a hybrid version and use the electric motor as a trolling motor, being stealthy is paramount where I fish

[hammerdown]

Love my 22 Trophy. Ive hit 58-59 many times loaded down and even 61 with no cooler and 1/2 a tank of fuel.

[WillyK]

Will take the the Sea Doo, Beter Rear layout

[josecorazon.bautista]

Problem is where to buy the yamaha here in PH. We are just contented watching your video, mate

[WillyK]

Rear Seat on the Yamaha should be removable, Stand/Foot space or more gear

[wadewittrock]

I like how the sea-doo allows TWO add ons so you can add an extra fuel tank or heck, two fuel tanks. You don't want to run out of gas on the ocean. Play it safe, buy two, and take a buddy or better yet, you buy two and invite me. lol

[Coach]

Yamaha just isn't up to SeaDoo yet but the competition is good for riders.