A new jet ski runs $12,000-$22,000. Insurance is $400-$900/year. Slip fees or storage adds another $100-$400/month. Unless the ski is paying for itself, the math gets ugly fast. Here's what ThrottleShare owners actually make.
Typical jet ski earnings on ThrottleShare
- Peak season (May-September): $1,200-$3,000/month
- Shoulder season (April, October): $400-$1,000/month
- Off-season (November-March): Near zero unless you're in Florida, Arizona, or Southern California year-round markets
- Annual total: $6,000-$18,000 per ski in popular markets
Daily rental rates
Most owners price between $300 and $600/day. Premium 3-seater supercharged models (Sea-Doo RXT-X, Yamaha FX SVHO) rent at the top of that range. Standard recreational skis (VX Cruiser, GTI 170) sit mid-range.
Best markets for jet ski rentals
- Phoenix / Lake Pleasant, AZ
- Orlando / Tampa, FL
- Lake of the Ozarks, MO
- Lake Havasu, AZ
- San Diego / Mission Bay, CA
- Austin / Lake Travis, TX
- Charleston / Hilton Head, SC
Does the math work?
A $15,000 jet ski generating $12,000/year in gross rentals, minus platform fees, maintenance, and fuel for upkeep, nets $7,000-$9,000/year. That pays the financing on the ski and covers insurance. In peak markets, one ski can pay the slip fee for two.