Ehlert Publishing’s Watercraft World® magazine has named the Yamaha VX Deluxe WaveRunner® the best personal watercraft in the Introductory category and a finalist for the 2007 WaterCraft of the Year award to be announced in May.

The VX Deluxe beat out the Sea-Doo® GTI SE and the Kawasaki STX® -12F for top honors. The magazine’s editors cited the VX’s superior performance, handling, and value as the key attributes that placed it ahead of the competition. The VX series also leads its class in fuel economy and comfort features.

According to Jason Johnson, editor of Watercraft World, “The Yamaha VX Deluxe is a great buy for consumers…The handling is top-notch, the hull offers a stable yet mildly aggressive ride that will keep riders dry…and the VX has tons of features.”

The VX Deluxe was the best selling watercraft in the PWC industry in 2006 and was named WaterCraft of the Year in 2005.  The Deluxe is one of four models in the Yamaha VX Series that start at $7,399 (MSRP).