PWC Off-Throttle Steering
Thursday, Apr. 21st 2011 6:35 AM
PWCs generate their power by pulling water in through the impeller and pushing it out through the nozzle. The stream of accelerated water that moves through the nozzle also provides the steering ability for the vessel. A PWC will continue on the same course once the throttle is off. A PWC can maintain its steering ability only with the throttle applied, once you release the throttle, you lose the ability to steer the craft.
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