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1. PWC Engines, The Ethanol Menace, Insurance Your boat may be the greatest enemy of the fuel inside it. There are a number of reports in the press about the negative effects of ethanol in fuel tanks for marine use – is a concern for boat owners. PWC Insurance Quotes — Click Here! The problem began when many areas began banning the […]...
2. Personal Watercraft or PWC, more commonly known as a Ski-Doo® (Bombardier Recreational Products), Waverunner® (Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA), and JET SKI® (Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA), Personal Watercraft or PWC, more commonly known as a Ski-Doo® (Bombardier Recreational Products), Waverunner® (Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA), and JET SKI® (Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA),...
3. Beginning January 1, 2006, to comply with both state and federal laws, Montana boaters need to display Beginning January 1, 2006, to comply with both state and federal laws, Montana boaters need to display...
4. Fuel Safety, Lower Your PWC Insurance Premium Costs Most fires happen after fueling. To prevent fires, follow these rules: ¦ Don’t smoke or strike matches. ¦ Shut off motors. Turn off electric equipment. ¦ Close all windows, doors and openings. ¦ Take portable tanks out of the boat and fill them on the dock. ¦ Keep the filling nozzle in contact with the […]...
5. PWC Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act rules, the marine manufacturing industry is addressing many of the concerns surrounding 2-stroke engines by developing cleaner, more efficient models and by improving the performance of traditional engine components. For example, the industry is redesigning piston-top deflectors (to reduce raw fuel throughput) and enhancing […]...
6. Choosing the fuel to help tow your caravan or motor home Choosing the fuel to help tow your caravan or motor home...
7. PWC, Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Engines Two-stroke and 4-stroke engines derive their power in similar ways but they differ widely in their operational efficiency and emission levels. Both engine types burn a mixture of gasoline and air in an airtight cylinder. This combustion results in a buildup of gas pressure that pushes a piston down through the cylinder to create potential […]...
8. PWC Insurance Variables for Good Rates There is some concern regarding the release of oil by recreational motorboats, particularly with older vessels that drain excessive fuel from the crankcase directly into the water. However, vessels manufactured since 1972 usually have scavenging devices that recycle the lost fuel and reduce oil throughput. Therefore, with regard to boating-related emissions, most researchers are concerned […]...
9. Leading Edge: Chasing the Sun   When 24-year-old Garth Milicich thinks back on his life in let’s say 2060, chances are he’ll smile in remembrance of his younger days spent chasing the warmth of the sun at water ski sites around the world. The New Zealand-born protégé of No. 1-ranked elite skier Aaron Larkin is a part-time coach at Swiss […]...
10. PWC Jet Ski Insurance,Global Marine Insurance : Global Invitational Water Skiing Tournament Summer is officially here, and we’re kicking it off with a bang! In fact, just this last weekend we celebrated Night Jam IV, and we’re not slowing down. The second annual Global Invitational will take place July 9-10 at Millennium Park Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Did we mention that on top of all the amazing […]...
11. Global Marine Insurance : Hurricane Irene Hits The East Coast Hurricane Irene ended up traveling along quite a different path than what was originally expected this past week, surprising many residents of the East Coast. Below you can see Irene as it heads toward Florida but changes direction traveling north. Even though the hurricane warning was downgraded to a tropical storm, the storm caused serious […]...
12. PWC Characteristics, Know Your Watercraft As previously noted, many of the high-performance design characteristics that make PWC appealing to ride also make them relatively dangerous and difficult to control. For example, PWC can accelerate rapidly and can travel across the water at very high speeds. They can also turn abruptly and weave through heavily congested boat traffic. Despite this maneuverability, […]...
13. A PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel A PWC uses a moveable nozzle connected to a jet pump, rather than a propeller, to power the vessel. This distinction affects the operating and handling characteristics of the vessel. The most notable distinction is “off-throttle steering,” a trade term for the situation that exists when an operator releases the throttle and then attempts to […]...
14. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the year Prepare Your Boat for Summer! There are many items to check and recheck before launching a boat for the first summertime trip. If you want professional help, find a good boat mechanic and take your boat in for a full inspection and tune up. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the […]...
15. Gasoline Boats and Personal Watercraft Gasoline Boats and Personal Watercraft ...