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