Personal Watercraft (Jetski)
A Personal Watercraft or Jetski could be considered generally
as a one or two person motorbike for the sea. It is a small craft
which is riden by its driver and/or passenger.They can accelerate
quickly, move very fast through the water and have good manoevrability.
This is all due to a powerful motor which drives an impellor to
suck water into the jetski and then expel it through a directionally
controlled nozzle. They are built to be very buoyant and therefore
can be easily righted if they capsize. There are larger Jetskis
available nowadays which seat three or four people. Many enthusiasts
enjoy the exhilerating experience of riding them on the waves and
even a beginner can learn to have alot of fun with these crafts
within a very short time. There are now several established brands
in the UK which range in price from about £5,000 up to over £10,000.
Some of the popular manufacturers are:
- Sea Doo
- Yamaha Waverunner
- Kawasaki Jet Ski
As security of personal watercraft is of prime importance all
the main manufacturers who import jetskis into the UK, automatically
protect them with the Datatag system. This is a very sophisticated
identification scheme which uses both visible registration numbers
and electronic tags to protect the craft. Many insurers insist
on the jetski being protected and offer premium discounts for doing
so.
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