In , Leisure Trends Group, a national consumer research firm, surveyed consumer attitudes towards personal watercraft. Sixty-eight percent of those polled who were familiar with personal watercraft did not believe that personal watercraft should be banned from use in National Parks.
Ninety-three percent of survey respondents had positive attitudes towards the safety of personal watercraft, particularly if the machines are operated properly.
Awareness and usage of personal watercraft was significantly lower among older Americans, according to the Leisure Trends survey.
Consumers 55 years and older and Americans who have never tried the sport had more negative attitudes towards personal watercraft. Surveys have also found that the most common ways PWC are used over 80 percent involve rides with family and friends, short cruises, towing skiers, exploring and entertaining friends.
The majority of PWC owners do not race or perform aggressive maneuvers during their typical rides — in fact, less than one percent listed racing around buoys as a typical activity.
Due to market demand for the larger multi-person models, PWC engines have increased in power. These larger models need additional power for towing, water-skiing, and additional passenger capacity. The engine, as measured at the crankshaft, actually produces more horsepower.
For example, an outboard that is listed as horsepower produces horsepower at the propeller. The horsepower produced at the jet pump equivalent of a boat propeller is much less. The engine boasted a maximum power output of PS. PWCs quickly caught on as a recreational vehicle thanks to their outstanding maneuverability on the water.
Jet skiing became a popular sport and was soon institutionalized with the establishment of a sport association in The first model was powered by a modified version of a snowmobile two-stroke engine and had a displacement of cc and a horsepower of 26PS.
Yamaha has kept the industry's best fuel efficiency and the quality, and upgraded its premium look with newly designed deck and black hull. The VX Sport is the best machine to simply enjoy riding with excellent cost performance. Out of all existing runabout models, the VXR laid claim to the lightest body in the industry. This new package refines the speed and agility of the model even further. With the new VXR, riders are reminded of the true nature of sports riding.
The remarkably lightweight and longer NanoXcel hull offers better handling and is able to deliver the most stable ride so far, while the instantly activated mechanical neutral enables the craft to start in place and move easily around built up areas. This significantly lighter body with revised weight balance has also achieved further improvements in agility, turning and acceleration performance.
The FX series featuring this SVHO engine has succeeded in delivering a comfortable riding experience and premium feel thanks to its plentiful reserves of power. The FZ series provides thrills and Kando beyond the ordinary through its dominating acceleration and sharp turning ability. Pull the right hand throttle lever to go forward, pull the left hand throttle lever to slow down and go in reverse.
Let go of both levers and the watercraft is in neutral. The right and left throttle levers can work together at speed to let the driver dial in maximum control over their ride. RiDE utilizes a patented bucket design that forces water out the sides of the bucket, whereby acting as a virtual rudder that keeps the watercraft tracking in the direction the driver intended. The throttle system is controlled by a Boat Control Unit, or BCU, that is specifically tuned at the factory to account for the power and weight of each model.
This ensures a completely smooth experience whether riding around a dock in close quarters or taking a turn at full speed. The BCU is also programmed to understand driver input and intention when both levers are pulled simultaneously, applying the appropriate level of acceleration or deceleration to maximize control.
For , Yamaha introduces NanoXcel 2, a nanotechnology-engineered material that is even lighter than the previous version while maintaining the structural integrity the material has come to be recognized for. The glass micro-bubbles used in NanoXcel 2 are smaller and stronger than other filler materials, contributing to the strength, rigidity and lightweight of the new hulls and decks. The was the 30th Anniversary of WaveRuuner.
All the styling of more expensive watercraft makes the VX one of the best-looking personal watercraft in its class. The EX Series is designed for buyers seeking an affordable entry into the sport of personal watercraft, but demand the durability, reliability and quality that only Yamaha can deliver.
The new deck of the FX Series is aggressive and bold, featuring stylish gunwales and an entire look that is supercar-sleek. The new hull design favors stability, predictability, and comfort in choppy water conditions.
This compact, lightweight 1,cc engine delivers the exhilarating acceleration that standup riders love throughout engine RPM range. And for novice riders, there is now a L-MODE that reduces engine performance of the SuperJet to 85 percent or approximately 40 miles per hour. The design goal for Yamaha engineers was to keep the original SuperJet riding experience alive in a new four-stroke model. To do that, Yamaha needed to keep the size and weight of the new standup as close to its two-stroke predecessor as possible.
The new deck features a three-position adjustable handle pole that can extend up to 50mm in length, race-inspired handlebars, and a wide padded foot tray with an integrated reboarding holder. The VX Series is all-new, delivering improved ergonomics with deeper, wider, self-draining footwells and a new seat profile. This new seat design improves knee grip and overall comfort, especially for smaller size riders. A standout new feature is Yamaha's 4. A touchpad control that is mounted next to the steering column provides convenient access to the Connext system's many functions.
For , the Yamaha GP Series is virtually all-new with a new deck design, tilt-adjustable race inspired handlebar design, Connext helm control with 4. Under the waterline are a redesigned intake grate and upgraded jet pump for better hook up and quicker acceleration.
Also new is a redesigned hull liner and repositioning the weight of the fuel tank. The craft's new Center of Gravity enhances the GPs' nimble handling and agility. Here, he also studied jet engine technology and drafting. Jacobson became an avid motorcycle racer in the s, which found him riding by himself in the Mojave Desert. Although dangerous, it was a way to overcome the heat and have some psychological advantage, riding without any sleeves or a padded leather jumper.
After suffering a minor accident at the racetrack, Jacobson was talking with a friend in an irrigation ditch, picking gravel from his wounds and declaring there had to be a way to enjoy the excitement motorcycles can bring without the danger of high-speed falls. It was that night Jacobson came up with the motorcycle for the water sketch, which looked like a powered water ski!
In the s, Jacobson quit working in finance to chase his dream of creating a PWC full-time. His first prototype was developed by It was a fixed hand pole, stand-up design made out of aluminum, with its power coming from the West Bend two-stroke engine to power the jet pump.
For this design, a cc Rotax engine was used, which needed a bigger planning surface and an applicable amount of induction for air cooling. Jacobson came up with a totally new sit-down model, which he applied to have patented in February Thus, the first personal watercraft to hit the market was the Sea-Doo, which was manufactured from to And, for over a decade, it was the only company to manufacture PWCs.
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