Enter The CrossWave: A Big, Bold, and Badass Take on the WaveRunner
By Gaby Keiderling
Forget everything you thought you knew about WaveRunners. Yamaha just dropped the CrossWave, and let’s just say—it’s less “personal watercraft” and more “floating VIP lounge that happens to tear up the waves.” This isn’t your dad’s fishing rig. It’s a full-blown walkaround platform that says yes to fishing, yes to cruising, and hell yes, to all-day adventure.
At nearly 13 feet long, the CrossWave is unapologetically big—room for four friends, or just you, your playlist, and an obscene amount of gear (we’re talking 82 gallons of storage, which is more than some Manhattan apartments). Or if you’re already planning your couples weekend on the water, the 26-gallon fuel tank means you won’t be running back to the dock every two hours.
The helm is a tech flex all on its own—dual 7” touchscreens, one Yamaha Connext and one Simrad chartplotter/fishfinder. Translation? Whether you’re navigating open water, finding the perfect cove, or just cueing up your “bad decisions” playlist on Bluetooth, it’s all right there. Add 8” footwell speakers that deliver bass you can feel in your knees, and suddenly the CrossWave feels less like a boat and more like the hottest rooftop party—except your backdrop is the horizon.
But here’s where it really gets cheeky: Yamaha gave this bad boy a T-Track system across the deck, which means snap on rod holders, trolling motors, or swap it all out for a cooler and chaise vibes. Fishing trip at sunrise, floating day club by noon. Your boat, your rules.
And don’t worry, she’s not all looks—under the seat lurks Yamaha’s 1.9L High Output Marine Engine, the biggest in the PWC game, ready to launch you across the water with zero apologies.
Bottom line: The CrossWave is part explorer, part entertainer, part wild card. Whether you’re chasing fish, chasing sunsets, or just chasing the kind of summer that turns into stories—you just found your ride.
