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1. Inconsiderate behavior of some PWC operators continues to be an issue Despite improvements to PWC design and safety, the improper, careless and inconsiderate behavior of some operators continues to be an issue for safety officials, boaters and marine resource users. For example, PWC riders launching or operating near public beaches can jeopardize swimmers and annoy beachgoers, while riders zig-zagging through congested waters or jumping boat wakes […]...
2. Save Insurance PWC Money When Driving Safely In contrast to recreational boating issues that are linked to an increasing number or diversity of vessels on the water (i.e., overcrowding and multiple-use conflicts), safety issues rarely correlate to overall boating levels. In fact, research shows that most boating-related accidents, injuries and fatalities are linked to irresponsible and inappropriate vessel use rather than to […]...
3. PWC and Boating safety officials are turning to education to enhance the awareness and safety of the boating community According to the NTSB, most PWC accidents and fatalities are due to three factors: inattention, inexperience and/or inappropriate use of speed (1998). These factors have little to do with the vessel itself and stem from the fact that PWC riders receive little, if any, training before they embark on the water. Consequently, they are not […]...
4. Personal Watercraft, PWC History Personal watercraft are a type of recreational boat designed for riding entertainment (figure 1–3). Because PWC are powered by an engine and intended for the transport of person(s) on water, they fall within the Coast Guard category for motorboats. Although the Coast Guard tracks statistics on a recreational vessel type (Class A inboard motorboat) that […]...
5. PWC manufacturers have addressed many of design-related safety concerns PWC manufacturers have addressed many of these design-related safety concerns. First, most new PWC models are larger, heavier and more stable. They do not leave the water as frequently as older models and are relatively difficult to capsize. Second, many newer PWC models have highly responsive reversible throttles that can be used to slow or […]...
6. Operating Characteristics of Personal Watercraft As with most types of boats, the speed and performance of PWC have increased over the years: 16 models introduced in the 1998 model year have engines with 100 hp or more.19 By comparison, Kawasaki’s early Jet Ski, introduced in 1974, had an output of 32 hp. PWC Insurance Quotes — Click Here! Faster models […]...
7. PWC Characteristics, Know Your Watercraft As previously noted, many of the high-performance design characteristics that make PWC appealing to ride also make them relatively dangerous and difficult to control. For example, PWC can accelerate rapidly and can travel across the water at very high speeds. They can also turn abruptly and weave through heavily congested boat traffic. Despite this maneuverability, […]...
8. PWC, Personal Watercraft Boater Laws in Nevada NRS 488.580 Operation of personal watercraft. 1. A person shall not operate or authorize another person to operate a personal watercraft under his ownership or control: (a) In a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of another person. (b) Unless the operator is wearing a personal flotation device of […]...
9. What is a PWC? Personal Watercraft Personal Watercraft – A vessel less than 16 feet in length which uses an inboard motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing […]...
10. 4 steps to lower your instant PWC insurance quote There are several ways to get a better rate on your boat insurance. Some of them are beyond our control, but others are a matter of personal choice. With a little patience and research can improve the rate at a good level and save a good amount of money in the long term. Basic improvements […]...
11. Personal Watercraft Industry Association The Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), on the other hand, emphasizes the need for public waterways to accommodate a variety of users. Although it sympathizes with public concerns, the PWIA advocates for management strategies that fairly address the noise impacts of PWC and other motorized vessels. Specifically, the PWIA endorses the use of shoreline sound […]...
12. PWC Steering Difficulties Steering difficulties were evident in many of the PWC accident reports examined for the study.22 For example, a 15-year-old male was operating a PWC and his mother was a passenger. The Florida Marine Patrol accident description states, “[Operator] was attempting to make a turn south through a cut in the mangroves . . . . […]...
13. Personal Watercraft, How to Transfer Title in Florida If the titled ownership of an undocumented vessel is transferred from one individual to another, an application for transfer of ownership must be filed with the county tax collector within 30 days along with a fee of $5.25. The purchaser or transferee shall be charged an additional $10 fee if the title transfer application is […]...
14. How to File a Personal Watercraft Insurance Claim in Florida In the case of collision, accident, or other casualty involving a vessel in or upon or entering into or exiting from the water, including capsizing, collision with another vessel or object, sinking, personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond immediate first aid, death, disappearance of any person from on board under circumstances which indicate the possibility […]...
15. PWC Engines, The Ethanol Menace, Insurance Your boat may be the greatest enemy of the fuel inside it. There are a number of reports in the press about the negative effects of ethanol in fuel tanks for marine use – is a concern for boat owners. PWC Insurance Quotes — Click Here! The problem began when many areas began banning the […]...