The VX Deluxe from Yamaha is flat-out the #1 selling waverunner in the Yamaha lineup. It’s a winning combination of performance and affordability. Yamaha says that their mission statement for the VX Deluxe was simple...” have fun on the water, but don’t spend a lot doing it.” Evidently, it’s a plan that worked, since it’s their best-selling waverunner by a long shot. It’s got everything the start-up rider would want, and leaves off the top end features that only the true aficionados would require. And it’s all at a price that is hard to resist. Add to that Yamaha financing and the brand’s reputation for reliability and...there goes another unit out the door.

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The VX line re-done...

Boating families want to get on the water for short money and Yamaha stepped up and delivered. Their VX line is surprisingly affordable but not lacking in performance or style. These are PWCs made by people who get on the water with regular Joes and listen to what those Joes want in a wet day on the water. So it’s no surprise that they’ve re-engineered the VX lineup to keep those customer feedbacks squarely in mind. For example, the hulls have been stretched four inches at a point just aft of the steering column. This gives a better, more comfortable feel to the handlebars, and allows for a more comfortable stance for your feet.



The hull has been stretched to give better comfort at the handlebars as well as better positioning of your feet. Note the trademark Yamaha waterspout at the stern for better visibility.

Next, Yamaha added to the stern platform, making it larger and easier to re-board as well as to use as a launching pad for swimming, diving, or boarding the tube.



The aft deck covered with hydro-turf. Just below the aft seat handle is the tow hook.

Then they loaded in a 1052 cc four-stroke four-cylinder power plant driving a 155mm high pressure pump.

The mirrors have been raised up out of the “hit zone” when docking, and now it's also easier to see what’s going on behind you as they’re at a much more natural height.



Here is a look at the redesigned console display.

Throw in a whopping 15.1 gal (57 L) of storage and you have a package that’s ideal for a family aching to get on the water for a fraction of the price of a sportboat. And because they’re so light, they can be towed to the water behind almost anything short of a motorcycle. But...the most notable feature about all watercraft from Yamaha... everything is built by Yamaha. That means that if something should go wrong with your Waverunner, Yamaha will stand behind it with no finger pointing to outside vendors.

The VX Deluxe...

Not only is the VX Deluxe built up, it’s loaded with features, beginning with the remote transmitter. This device not only prevents unauthorized starts, but also lets you limit the rpms for better fuel economy (it also helps keep the kids from getting into trouble, but don’t tell them that). The seat is designed to hold up to three people, and the tow hook gives a whole new dimension to tubing.



The VX Deluxe has the larger swim platform for easier entry and egress from the water.

Specifications...

The VX Cruiser is 128.7” (3.22 m) long, 46.1” (1.17 m) wide, and 45.7” (1.16 m) high. Her dry weight is only 750 lbs. (337 kg) and she carries 15.9 gal (60 L) of fuel.

And now for the good news...you can have this Yamaha VX Deluxe in your garage for as little as $9,299.

Test Power: 1 x 1052cc Yamaha MR-1

						Range
RPM	MPH	Knots	Total GPH	MPG	NMPG	Stat. Mile	NM	KM	KPH	LPH	KPL	dBA
1300	3.2	2.8	0.5	6.40	5.57	92	80	148	5.15	1.9	2.72	75
2000	4.8	4.2	0.6	8.00	6.96	114	100	183	7.72	2.3	3.4	78
3000	6.1	5.3	1.2	5.30	4.61	76	66	122	9.82	4.5	2.25	78
4000	8.1	7.0	1.6	5.06	4.40	72	63	116	13.04	6.1	2.15	79
5000	23.3	20.2	2.5	9.49	8.25	136	118	219	37.5	9.5	4.04	84
6000	31.2	27.1	3.1	10.21	8.88	146	127	235	50.21	11.7	4.34	85
7000	48.7	42.3	6.9	7.06	6.14	101	88	163	78.38	26.1	3	85
8000	53.7	46.7	7.4	7.25	6.30	104	90	167	86.42	28	3.08	87

All speeds are measured by a hand held Stalker PRO radar gun and a hand help digital timer, so the human elements is a factor. Temperature, saltwater versus fresh, load, and water conditions are all a factor and the reason why test results may vary.

Performance Chart

Test Conditions

Test Power: 1 x 1052cc Yamaha MR-1

Time To Plane	N/A
0 to 30	2.6 sec.
Test Power	1 x 1052cc Yamaha MR-1
Transmission	Direct Drive
Ratio	N/A
Props	3 blade stainless
Load	1 person, 2/3 fuel, no water, min. gear
Climate	Temp: 78 deg., humid: 53% , wind: flat, seas: calm