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1. PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel....
2. 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 […]...
3. PWC Off-Throttle Steering PWC Off-Throttle Steering...
4. 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, […]...
5. Jet Ski Personal Watercraft Driving Characteristics 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, […]...
6. Learning About PWC Personal Watercraft Driving 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, […]...
7. Vessel titling is a record-keeping system that provides ownership protection to vessel owners, going beyond the vessel registration system. Vessel titling is a record-keeping system that provides ownership protection to vessel owners, going beyond the vessel registration system. Titling is also done by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It also protects the interests of financial institutions or individuals that provide loans on vessels. The Department keeps computerized records on all titled […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 . . . . […]...
10. How to get a personal watercraft insurance quote online Rating agencies are available online and are a valuable resource to help motorists make a well informed decision before choosing a company. These agencies use certain tiers which they place insurers in based on their financial stability; for example, one agency uses letter grades similar to school grading. If a carrier receives an “A” then […]...
11. Personal watercraft have no braking mechanism; they coast to a stop and, while coasting, there is no turning ability As stated in the owner’s safety manual of one PWC manufacturer, “Remember, releasing the throttle completely eliminates the ability to steer the watercraft.”  This operating characteristic is likely to be counterintuitive to novice operators, particularly in situations of potential collision. When a new rider realizes there is danger of hitting another vessel or object, the […]...
12. Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat Is there a minimum age or proficiency exam required to operate a power boat...
13. 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 […]...
14. What is the Difference Between a Documented Vessel and an Undocumented Vessel? An undocumented vessel is registered by the DMV and does not have a marine certificate issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A documented vessel is registered and issued a marine certificate by the U.S. Coast Guard. It does not require DMV registration. Please see the previous note. You are required to register your undocumented vessel […]...
15. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the year Prepare Your Boat for Summer! There are many items to check and recheck before launching a boat for the first summertime trip. If you want professional help, find a good boat mechanic and take your boat in for a full inspection and tune up. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the […]...