“Sea-Doo” is a brand name owned by BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), and it refers to their line of personal watercraft (PWC). The term “jet ski” is often used generically to refer to all personal watercraft, but it is actually a specific trademarked term owned by Kawasaki. “WaveRunner” is another brand name owned by Yamaha for their line of personal watercraft.

Here are some helpful clarifications…

• Sea-Doo – Refers specifically to personal watercraft manufactured by BRP under the Sea-Doo brand. Sea-Doos are technically a type of jet ski but are not referred to as “Jet Skis” due to the trademark owned by Kawasaki.
• Jet Ski – Specifically refers to personal watercraft manufactured by Kawasaki. The term “Jet Ski” is often used generically to refer to all personal watercraft, but legally it refers to Kawasaki’s specific brand.
• WaveRunner – Refers specifically to personal watercraft manufactured by Yamaha under the WaveRunner brand. Similar to Sea-Doo and Jet Ski, WaveRunner is a brand name and not a generic term.

While Sea-Doo, Jet Ski, and WaveRunner all fall under the category of personal watercraft (PWC), they are distinct brands owned by different manufacturers. Each brand offers a range of models with different features, sizes, and performance capabilities to cater to various preferences and uses on the water.