2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro line-up expands
The only dedicated fishing jet ski expands to three models, supercharged flagships adopt menacing black bodywork, and prices riseSea-Doo has revealed three versions of its Fish Pro jet ski – the only dedicated fishing ski on the market – as it aims to tap the growing popularity of the fast, cheap offshore-capable fishing platform globally.
One model even gets an adjustable raised seat with a backrest to make hauling in a fish even more comfortable.
The three Sea-Doo Fish Pro models for 2022 start with the Scout priced from $19,609, not including a trailer and registration.
The 2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout is based on Sea-Doo’s mid-size GTI series watercraft and lacks the rear deck extension and gunwale protection of its bigger brothers.
However, it does come with a 51-litre cooler box, a navigation unit, and trolling mode.
Powered by a modest 130hp 1630cc three-cylinder engine, the 2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout is designed to maintain an accessible entry price.
That said, the 2022 Sea-Doo Fish Pro Scout costs more than the larger, original Sea-Doo Fish Pro that created the category when it launched in 2019.
The Sea-Doo Fish Pro as we’ve known it until today is now called the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport and carries over the same blue and white colour scheme, standard features, and engine as the 2021 model.
Powered by a 170hp 1630cc three-cylinder engine paired to a 70-litre petrol tank, the Sea-Doo Fish Pro Sport is one of the most economical full-size personal watercraft on the market, and with the longest theoretical range.
Reflecting a round of sharp price rises amid a surge in demand and limited supply in the wake of the pandemic, the Fish Pro Sport price has risen by at least $2010 to start from $22,709 excluding a trailer and registration – and before options such as speakers and debris removal tech are added.
New flagship revealed
New for 2022 is the flagship Sea-Doo Fish Pro Trophy edition, which has a bold colour scheme and is available with a pop-up swivel seat, a claw anchor, and twin batteries to run accessories such as a water pump that can transform the 51-litre cooler box into a live well.
All three Sea-Doo models are available with the optional “IDF” debris-removal tech, however, the rollout of the technology was hampered by faults that have left some craft stuck in neutral and owners stranded, requiring a tow.
Sea-Doo is believed to have made running changes to improve the reliability of the IDF tech – a reverse thrust that burps out weeds and plastic bags from the intake grate – while dealers are also undertaking lengthy checks of the system before customers take delivery.
While Sea-Doo is yet to introduce a supercharged Fish Pro, the accessories can be bought separately and fitted to high-performance models based on the same deck and hull design.
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