Wetbike PWC Models & Manual Directory
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WetBike Personal Watercraft Introduction
The Original Spirit Marine Wetbike – “Hydrofoil Watercycle”
In 1978 parent company Arctco Inc. (Arctic Cat) attempted their first foray into the Water Sports market with its subsidiary Spirit Marine when they introduced the Wetbike personal watercraft which was produced along with several other companies and manufacturers up until 1992. It was marketed as the “Wetbike Watercycle” with platform skis, and propelled by a axial-flow waterjet drive.
Wetbike production ran from 1978 until 1992, with owner/manufacturer changes below
- Arctic Enterprises (ARCTCO Inc) i.e.
- Spirit Marine 1978-1982
- Sea Crest Inc. from 1983-1984
- WETCO Inc. from 1985-1986
- UltraNautics Corp. from 1987-1992
The Wetbike was invented by engineer Nelson Tyler in the late 1970s and released as a PWC (personal watercraft). Top speed was listed between 33 and 36 mph based on model.
- 1978 to 1984 used the 2 cylinder 723cc 50 hp Spirit reed-valve two-stroke engine
- 1985 to 1991 used the 2 cylinder 798cc Suzuki engine producing 60 hp
- 1992 offered a 3 cylinder 70 hp 1240cc Suzuki engine model
Wetbike Resources
- Wetbike Parts on ebay
- Wetbike Tech Group Facebook
- Wetbike Classifieds Facebook
- Wetbike Owners Group Facebook
- NOS Wetbike Parts
- Wetbike Memorabilia brochures
- Wetbike Interview Article pdf
- Wetbike TV Commercial video
- James Bond Wetbike video
- Wetbike McDonald's TV ad video
Owner/Service/Parts Publications
1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992
Wetbike PWC Model Guide and Manual Listings
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| Year | Models | $ USD | Manual ID # | Manual Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 thru 1984 |
Wetbike- | $14.98 |
wetbike7888sm |
Service Manual |
| 1985 thru 1987 |
800 | |||
| 1987 thru 1988 |
Silver Streak | |||
| 1988 | TomCat | |||
| 70's 80's |
816cc Option |
$10.98 | DT65 Suzuki Engine suzuki-dt50556065sm  |
Motor Manual - 816cc 65hp |
| 1978 thru 1991 |
Wetbike 800 Tom Cat Silver Streak |
$10.98 |
wetbike7891pm |
Parts Manual 723cc + 798cc |
| 1985 thru 1991 |
800 Tom Cat Silver Streak |
$10.98 |
wetbike8591om |
Operators - Owner Manual - 798cc |
| 1985 thru 1987 |
800 Tom Cat Silver Streak |
$14.98 |
wetbike8591sm |
Service Manual fits 1985-1991 - 798cc |
| 1978 thru 1992 |
Wetbike Seaflash Jetstar Sportstar |
$5.98 |
wetbike-ppl |
Parts Price List Parts Manual |
| 1992 | 1240cc | N/A | - 1240cc |
Identification - Wetbike Models by Year with Owning Company
Wetbike changed ownership through 4 companies as listed below
| Year | Models | Engine | HP | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Spirit Marine |
| 1978 | Wetbike DT65 Engine |
816cc | 65 | Spirit Marine Suzuki Motor |
| 1979 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Spirit Marine |
| 1980 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Spirit Marine |
| 1981 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Spirit Marine |
| 1982 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Spirit Marine |
| 1983 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Sea Crest Inc. |
| 1984 | Wetbike | 723cc | 50 | Sea Crest Inc. |
| Year | Model | Engine | HP | Company |
| 1985 | 800 | 798cc | 60 | WETCO Inc. |
| 1986 | 800 | 798cc | 60 | WETCO Inc. |
| 1987 | 800 | 798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| Silver Streak | ||||
| 1988 | TomCat | 798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| Silver Streak | ||||
| 1989 | TomCat | 798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| 1990 | TomCat | 798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| 1991 | TomCat | 798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| Year | Model | Engine | HP | Company |
| 1992 | Wetbike | 1240cc | 70 | UltraNautics |
| Year | PWC's | Engine | HP | Company |
| 1991 | Seaflash 800XP Seaflash 800ST |
798cc | 60 | UltraNautics |
| 1992 | Seaflash | 1240cc | 70 | UltraNautics |
