Kawasaki and then Yamaha are the 2 best PWC's that there are. They have been around the longest, have the best technology, and are the most reliable.
You're kidding,right?!
I agree Yamaha makes reliable machines but I don't think all Kawasakis are more reliable than Hondas. Especially if we're talking about 4 strokes. Honda & Yamaha were the first ones out with this technology in 2002. Honda is the world leader in small engines, what makes you think that their pwc engine technology is anything but the best? I have an '05 Honda and have never had a problem with it. We have owned products from Bombardier (Sea-Doo), Yamaha, Arctic Cat & Polaris, & have friends with those products & Kawasaki as well, and let me tell you, nobody comes close to being as reliable as the Honda.
In fact, I have never really even hear of anyone buying a jet ski for a leisure cruise.
You're kidding again,right?
You've never heard of people buying a 3 seat pwc to cruise with? What do you think they're made for? They have large gas tanks & storage areas, water bottle holders, cruise control, cruiser seats, GPS, adjustable steering, no-wake mode, and even brakes(soon). I think you need to get into the 21st century.
BTW: If you check on ebay, you can find a new leftover Honda with warranty for about $6000.