personal watercraft (pwc) technology
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Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Personal Watercraft Industry: Promoting Boating Safety Through
InnovationMaureen Healey
Executive Director of PWIA September 29, 2009
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Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Who is PWIA?
Founded in 1987, affiliate of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Represents the four manufacturers of PWC:– American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AquaTrax®)– Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Sea-Doo®)– Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Jet Ski®)– Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. (WaveRunner®)
Our Priority: Promote boating safety and responsible user behavior
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Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Today’s Personal Watercraft
Stand-up models 2-stroke engines
3-passenger sit down models 4-stroke engines Account for 90% of sales today
THEN… NOW…1970s, 1980s, early 1990s 1998-Today
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Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Innovations
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Innovations
Tilt Steering & Wide handlebars
Digital speedometer& fuel gauges
Cruiser seatsRearview mirrors
Four stroke engine
Fold-down re-board
step
Hull design Storage Space
Forward/
neutral/reverse
Ski tow hook
Off-Power Assisting
Steering System
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Additional Features
Additional features available making it ever safer and easier to ride:
– Portable GPS and VHS radios– Lake temperature– Depth finder– Removable dry bag for front storage– Safety kit– Mooring rope– Sand Bag (anchor)
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Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Personal Watercraft Industry: Promoting Boating Safety Through
InnovationMaureen Healey
Executive Director of PWIA September 29, 2009