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American Honda delivered some “big” news just after Labor Day. The company announced the introduction of an all-new AquaTrax—the F-15X, the biggest model in its lineup.

Featuring a new sculpted hull designed with acceleration and fast planing in mind, Honda raised the bond line on the F-15X to provide more splash protection and make docking easier. A new sponson design on the three-seater further contributes to the watercraft’s low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.

Of course, power is the name of the game as of late, and Honda’s new engine does not disappoint. Under the seat is a powerful turbocharged, 1470cc four-cylinder engine pumping out 200 bhp (aka brake horsepower, which is measured without the power loss caused by engine components). The fuel-injected engine features a one-piece upper-crankcase/cylinder block engineered to withstand the rigors of marine duty.

With a water-cooled intercooler, the new AquaTrax turbocharger produces a maximum boost of 10 psi to generate more power than a normally aspirated engine.

Like its F-12X sibling, Honda is producing a F-15X GPScape model with a built-in GPS and an easy-to-read LCD display. The GPS unit, which can store up to 100 waypoints, features a digital compass function indicating travel direction.

The F-15X is available in pearl white/metallic silver and bright blue metallic. The GPScape model is offered in candy red and bright blue metallic.