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What direction will a PWC travel if the throttle is cut to idle?
If you release the throttle to idle or if the engine shuts off during operation you will lose all steering control. In either situation, the PWC will continue in the direction it was headed before the throttle was released or the engine was shut-off.
What happens when PWC steering is turned right?
For example, if the steering control is turned right, the nozzle turns right and the jet of water pushes the back of the vessel to the left, which causes the PWC to turn right.
What determines direction a PWC will travel?
Check your owner’s manual or the warning sticker located on the stern of the PWC to determine the proper direction to right your PWC. Never attempt to re-board from the side, because the PWC could flip over on you.
What happens to PWC when the throttle is released?
With the throttle released, the PWC continues to go straight ahead even though the operator is trying to turn to the right.
What causes loss of steering in a PWC?
If you allow the engine on a PWC or other jet-propelled vessel to return to idle or shut off during operation, you may lose all steering control. Many PWC will continue in the direction they were headed before the throttle was released or the engine was shut off, no matter which way the steering control is turned.
Which condition do Pwcs steer most poorly?
What doesn’t work on a PWC when the throttle is released? Children and PWC’s I understand that stopping the engine will not stop the forward motion of the PWC, and that on most PWC’s, steering control is lost when the throttle is released or when the engine is turned off.
Under which condition do PWCs steer most poorly?
Which action is safer a PWC?
Towing a skier behind a PWC rated for 3 people with two persons on board is a safe action for a PWC. PWC is a personal watercraft which is also called water scooter, jet ski, and boatercycle. It is a recreational watercraft which can be used by sitting or standing on it than sitting inside it unlike other watercrafts.
What should you always do when starting your PWC?
Before starting the engine, what action should you take as the PWC operator?
- Securely attach the engine shut-off cord, or lanyard, to your wrist or life jacket.
- Make sure you have enough water to drink.
- Put your sunglasses on.
- Check your blind spot.
What action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC?
Under which condition do Pwcs steer most poorly?
What is the best way to avoid losing your PWC if you fall overboard?
Use the “Reach, Throw, Row, or Go” rescue technique, if needed. If your pleasure craft remains afloat, try to reboard or climb onto it in order to get as much of your body out of the cold water as possible. Treading water will cause you to lose body heat faster, so try to use the pleasure craft for support.