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Yamaha JetBlaster PRO 3-Up (2025-)

1 x 110-hp 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 HO Yamaha Marine Engine



Brief Summary

In the world of personal watercraft and on-water excitement, Yamaha holds sway. Their entire lineup of WaveRunnner boats are designed and engineered to be ridden full blast. Aboard the new JetBlaster PRO, with room for two plus you, the thrills of running with the wind, and against it, are yours to experience as you fine tune your own abilities with hair-pin S turns, doughnuts, exhilarating straight runs at speed, and any other maneuvers you can imagine. 

Specifications

Length Overall 9' 9"
2.97 m
Beam 3' 9"
1.14 m
Dry Weight 545 lbs
247 kg
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal
50 L

Engine Options

Std. Power 1 x 110-hp 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 HO Yamaha Marine Engine

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Captain's Report Yamaha JetBlaster PRO 3-Up

by Capt. Ken Kreisler

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO running

Full speed ahead excitement is standard equipment on Yamaha's JetBlaster PRO.

Major Features

  • Connext® Helm Control System
  • Yamaha TR-1® HO Engine
  • Integrated foot chocks
  • Room for three
  • Competition inspired handlebars
  • RiDE® Throttle Control System

Notable Options

  • Black weather cover up
  • JetBlaster stern and side bags
  • Footwell mats
  • Removable, waterproof and floatable Bluetooth-enabled footwell speakers

Vessel Inspection

A racy profile with eye-catching graphics, the Yamaha JetBlaster Pro is ready to go even while tied up or resting on its own floating PWC dock. All it needs is for you to turn the ignition on and fire up your own personal form of excitement. 

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO dry

While the lightest and smallest of Yamaha's PWC lineup, the JetBlaster Pro is big on providing the kind of exciting on water fun the company is known for. With its strong fiberglass hull and three piece polypropylene deck, the JetBlaster Pro is easy to work on when necessary without having to remove the handlebars.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO TR-1 engine

Yamaha's TR-1 engine is the heart and soul of the JetBlaster Pro. Your regularly scheduled maintenance and engine flushing is made easy with direct access right under the seat.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO built-in foot chocks

The JetBlaster Pro has these built-in foot chocks aft for you to use when showing off to your dock mates with your interpretation of nautical wheelies. This and other like maneuvers should not be attempted unless you have had prior experience including supervised lessons from a pro.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO handlebars

With wider and higher handlebars, the Yamaha JetBlaster Pro provides better handling and an easier ergonomic design. Both will come in handy during your time out on the water. On the operator’s right side are the throttle controls for forward while the left side controls reverse.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO start and stop buttons

Start and stop buttons are also located on the right handlebar. The speed adjust is also found her and will regulate your speed while in the Cruise or No-Wake mode found on the left handlebar.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO speed and trim buttons

This blue button controls adjust your speed while in places or zones where low speed is required or when you are just 'tooling about'. The up/down arrows allow you to trim the JetBlaster Pro when necessary, specifically when doing those ‘wheelies’.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO Connext system

The Connext® system allows the operator to use the 4” x 3” screen to toggle through several parameters including trim angle, rpm, fuel, speed, trip info and other useful data. There is also an engine lock enabling you to input your own personal code.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO storage aft of handlebars

This handy storage compartment is located just aft of the handlebars.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO storage underneath the seat

More storage is found underneath the seat.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO optional saddlebag storge

Optional saddlebag storge is also available.

Summary

Being the leader in PWC excitement means outstanding design and engineering is applied across the board where the end product is as good as it gets. Yamaha has taken all it has learned from years of research and development and applied it to its Personal Watercraft lineup. With the Jetmaster Pro, that DNA is proof positive this particular model will satisfy both the adrenaline junkies as well as on-water enthusiasts with exciting performance and reliable service.

Given the proven technology of its 1,049 CC, 3-cylinder, 4-stroke TR-1 engine, along with all its features including the Connext® Helm Control System, the advanced RiDE® Throttle Control System, and competition-styled handlebars among others, the Yamaha JetBlaster Pro is sure to please all who get aboard.

Yamaha JetBlaster PRO

Remember, life is better, and more fun, on a boat…especially on a Yamaha JetBlaster PRO PWC!

Sea Trial & Features Walkthrough Transcript

Overview

Captain Tripp's introduction: "This is their smallest and lightest sit-down PWC that they have put out since the nineties, and it's supposed to check all the boxes of fun."

Model Positioning

The Jet Blaster series is described as Yamaha's most affordable two- and three-person watercraft, built for exhilarating riding. The model has received an Innovation award, credited to its three-piece deck design and performance. Yamaha manufactures nearly all key components in-house — noted as ensuring parts work together seamlessly, with precise tolerances that boost performance, reliability, and durability.

Sea Trial

Captain Tripp ran the craft at speeds including 40+ and 45 mph during testing, performing wheelies. His closing assessment of the ride: "The Jet Blaster certainly lived up to its name, 'cause that was an absolute blast."

Deck Construction

The deck is polypropylene, built in three pieces. Captain Tripp explained the practical benefit: "If you do need to work on the engine, you can take the centerpiece off and still leave the handlebars, and essentially the whole ski fully functional, while you're working on it."

Hull Construction

The hull is fiberglass, which Captain Tripp said provides "strength, precision handling, and durability and fixability" — meaning that in the event of a hull hole, it can be repaired like a typical fiberglass boat.

Manufacturing process: Yamaha uses a stamping process rather than a hand layup for the fiberglass hull. Captain Tripp explained the benefit: "That makes every hull exactly the same every time." The interior hull surface is smooth, with no exposed fiberglass, which he noted also gives Yamaha's engineers more design freedom.

Engine

The TR-1 engine is cited as making this the most powerful Jet Blaster in its class — the engine Captain Tripp credited for allowing the wheelies performed during testing. Routine maintenance and flushing is accessible under the seat.

Footwell / Wheelie Performance

Raised foot chocks at the back of the footwell are specific to this model. Captain Tripp described using them during wheelies: "I would get back in this position, get my weight off, and when you gave it gas, it would stand right up, and you could balance and control the ski pretty well." He noted he was surprised by the level of control and maneuverability while performing wheelies.

Handlebars

The Jet Blaster Pro has raised handlebars, which Captain Tripp compared to a dirt bike, noting improved handling and ergonomics.

Controls: Right-side throttle for forward, left-side throttle for reverse — noted as making low-speed/tight-quarters control easier. Also present: start/stop button, a speed adjustment control on the right side (used with no-wake mode or cruise control mode to set a target speed), and a trim adjustment on the left side (trimming up helps the craft stand up quickly for wheelies).

Model distinction: The raised handlebars and foot chocks are exclusive to the Jet Blaster Pro, distinguishing it as the freestyle-oriented model in the lineup.

Connect Display

A 4.3-inch color screen, described as visible in sunlight. Displays trim angle, fuel level, speed, and RPM, with additional cycling screens for trip/fuel info, settings, and an engine lock feature (code-based, similar to a phone lock).

Optional Bluetooth Speakers

Waterproof and floating; removable for use at the sandbar. Multiple riders with Jet Blasters and matching speakers can pair them together for a shared audio setup.

Storage

Small glove box just behind the handlebars; additional storage underneath the seat; optional saddlebag-style storage also available.

Transom / Boarding

A padded reboarding platform and boarding step are located at the transom.