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1. PWC accidents, most accidents are caused by the operator’s inexperience PWC accidents, most accidents are caused by the operator's inexperience...
2. 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....
3. What is causing PWC accidents on the water The Safety Board initiated the current study to more closely examine fatalities and injury in addition to accident characteristics associated with PWC accidents. The study was not designed to estimate how often PWC accidents occur. For PWC accidents that occurred between January and June 1997, the Safety Board requested that State marine accident investigators provide […]...
4. A PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel A PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel. This distinction affects the operating and handling characteristics of the vessel. The most notable distinction is “off-throttle steering,” a trade term for the situation that exists when an operator releases the throttle and then attempts to […]...
5. What is “Bow Riding” and is it legal What is "Bow Riding" and is it legal...
6. Boating accidents found implications for PWC safety Boating accidents found implications for PWC safety...
7. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Safety and Accidents The number of PWC accidents involving injury varies by State. California reported 385 PWC-related accidents during the 1996 boating season, resulting in 298 injured persons, 8 fatalities, and $508,000 in property damage. Although PWC accounted for 16 percent of the registered vessels and 14 percent of the fatalities in California, they were involved in 45 […]...
8. Iowa’s NEW Personal Watercraft Operator Education Law Iowa's NEW Personal Watercraft Operator Education Law ...
9. Many boaters in Minnesota enjoy the exciting sport of riding personal watercraft (PWC) Many boaters in Minnesota enjoy the exciting sport of riding personal watercraft (PWC). These speedy little craft make up over four percent of registered boats in the state. Although the number of personal watercraft accidents has declined, inexperienced riders still seem to account for many mishaps. They may not be aware of the unique handling […]...
10. There are several other notable distinctions regarding PWC-related accidents and fatalities There are several other notable distinctions regarding PWC-related accidents and fatalities. First, most PWC incidents occur on either borrowed or rented vessels and tend to occur during the first hour of operation. Second, most PWC incidents occur while the operator is cruising, as opposed to wake jumping or spinning, and they typically occur at moderate […]...
11. Keeping safety a priority will prevent most PWC accidents Keeping safety a priority will prevent most PWC accidents...
12. Owner Liability for Personal Watercraft in Oregon Most personal watercraft accidents involve an operator other than the owner. Owners may be held liable if they let someone operate their craft and it is involved in an accident. Be sure that all operators of your craft understand its operation and know the rules of the road. Although liability insurance is not required, it […]...
13. Personal Watercraft: The Purpose and Use of a Lanyard Personal Watercraft: The Purpose and Use of a Lanyard...
14. Personal Watercraft (PWC) Personal Watercraft (PWC) ...
15. North Carolina’s PWC’s ( Personal Watercraft ) Law (a) No person shall operate a personal watercraft on the waters of this State at any time between sunset and sunrise. For purposes of this section, “personal watercraft” means a small vessel which uses an outboard or propeller-driven motor, or an inboard motor powering a water jet pump, as its primary source of motive power […]...