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1. Are two-stroke engines going to be “outlawed” soon? No. But there are some lakes that have banned two-stroke engines. For more information regarding the law and a list of lakes that prohibit two-stroke engines, please see our Web site at http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Environmental/TwoStroke/....
2. Local Restrictions on Personal Watercraft and/or Two-Stroke Engines Local Restrictions on Personal Watercraft and/or Two-Stroke Engines...
3. 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 […]...
4. PWC have extensive shallow-water capabilities that enable them to access sensitive aquatic and near-shore habitats PWC have extensive shallow-water capabilities that enable them to access sensitive aquatic and near-shore habitats. This generates concern because most PWC use occurs during the spring and summer months and coincides with critical wildlife phases such as spawning, mating and nesting (Bluewater Network 1998; Martin 1999; NPCA 1999). Therefore, PWC have the potential to cause […]...
5. PWC comprise about 30% of all nonroad emissions Through studies mandated in 1990, the EPA has concluded that the gasoline-powered engines found on motorboats, jetboats and PWC comprise about 30% of all nonroad emissions. Furthermore, in areas with extensive boating populations, marine engines alone can account for 10% of all hydrocarbon emissions. Consequently, in 1996, the EPA established new air emission standards for […]...
6. PWC Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules, the marine manufacturing industry is addressing many of the concerns surrounding 2-stroke engines by developing cleaner, more efficient models and by improving the performance of traditional engine components. For example, the industry is redesigning piston-top deflectors (to reduce raw fuel throughput) and enhancing […]...
7. PWC Clean Engine Requirement for 2013 PWC Clean Engine Requirement for 2013 :  Beginning January 1, 2013, boats that do not meet the Environmental Protection Agency Rule for gasoline spark – ignition marine engines would be prohibited on Lakes Mead and Mohave. The National Park Service will require the exclusive use of four-stroke engines, direct-injection two-stroke engines or equivalent technology....
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. 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 […]...
12. 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 […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. Determining the value of your PWC before you sell it Estimate the exact value of your boat may be very inaccurate if the aid is not an expert. This is especially true if one has never bought or sold a vessel. This could lead to the inexperience of many errors in the process of trading ships, it is imperative that timely assistance from other resources […]...
15. Recreational boating activity has been shown to affect various marine mammal species Recreational boating activity has been shown to affect various marine mammal species (Dornbusch & Company 1994; Evans 1991; Green 1991; US Department of Commerce 1990). For example, boating traffic frequently flushes harbor seals from the haul-out sites they use to rest, sleep, molt, nurse and give birth (Allen et al. 1984; Calambokidis et al. 1991; […]...