| Commonly known as the Jet Ski, a personal | | | | a movable nozzle that directs a high-pressure stream |
| watercraft is a ton of fun on the water regardless of | | | | of water.The personal watercraft is priced between |
| which way you look at it! It is usually less than 13 feet | | | | $4,500 to $10,000 US dollars new and you can also |
| in length and has an internal combustion engine that | | | | find some excellent used models around $ 1,000 US or |
| powers a water jet as its primary source of propulsion. | | | | more. Flying across a quiet lake with the wind blowing |
| It carries one or more people that are usually | | | | in your hair and the bugs in your teeth is one of the |
| positioned on top rather than within the confines of the | | | | best ways to enjoy this awesome watercraft. Of |
| hull and has no open load carrying area that could | | | | course, it can also be used on the ocean for jumping |
| retain water. The new and larger versions can pull a | | | | waves, or pulling water skiers with ease. Most PWC's |
| skier, are trailer able, and, depending on the model can | | | | come with a three-seat capacity, one for the operator, |
| carry upwards of four people.Most hulls are made | | | | one for the observer and one for the person being |
| from fiberglass-reinforced plastic resin and are of | | | | towed. They also allow much more maneuverability |
| modified deep-Vee configuration. They come in a | | | | compared to a larger power craft.Most of all |
| great range of bright colors and are easy to spot out | | | | remember to play safely, and don't operate your |
| on the water. Powered with two or four-stroke | | | | personal watercraft after sunset. Also, do not disturb |
| engines, the personal watercraft sports a horsepower | | | | wildlife or harm and aquatic vegetation.By Terry Price- |
| rating that ranges from 40 to 80 hp. The drive system | | | | Remember to visit- Have you ever considered a |
| is sophisticated with an engine-driven water pump and | | | | remote controlled boat? |