GRANT, Fla. — Bombardier Recreational Products has been selected by Watercraft World magazine, to receive the coveted award of"Watercraft of the Year" with the 2004 Sea-Doo RXP. This is the sixth time a Sea-Doo watercraft has won this award.


Watercraft World magazine's selection was based on three criteria: innovation, market appeal, and long-term impact on the industry.


"The success of the Sea-Doo RXP has been overwhelming," said Chris Dawson, vice president marketing North America, BRP. "Consumers first cast their vote by making the RXP the best-selling watercraft in the world in 2004. Now Watercraft World honors us with Watercraft of the Year"


The Sea-Doo RXP reportedly was cited as this year's "Watercraft of the Year" for more than just the acceleration and strong top-speed the intercooled 215-hp supercharged engine package provides. With a muscle-car inspired design and features borrowed from two former "Watercraft of the Year" recipients, the Sea-Doo XP and RX, the RXP has clearly redefined the musclecraft. The RXP also offers a host of features that other like watercraft don't, such as: reverse, O.P.A.S. (Off-Power Assisted Steering), removable engine access hatch, rear-seat cowling, closed-loop cooling, and many others.


The RXP also proved that four-stroke power can be quick and fast through the workings of an intercooled 215-hp, supercharged 4-TEC Rotax marine engine housed in an all-new hull and deck. The overwhelming consumer demand for the RXP leads the way to the 2005 Sea-Doo RXT, the first three-passenger watercraft with more than 200 hp. The RXT follows the same DNA as the RXP with its own musclecraft flair and will also be equipped with the intercooled 215-hp supercharged powerplant.