"A personal watercraft (PWC), also called water scooter or jet ski, is a recreational watercraft that is designed to hold only a small number of occupants, who sit or stand on top of the craft, not within the craft as in a boat."
Customizing a jet ski with aftermarket parts and accessories to improve its performance and appearance.
Jet ski engines: This topic is essential to understand how a jet ski engine works, the different types of engines used in jet skis, their components, and how to modify them.
Performance parts: This topic includes an overview of different performance parts available for jet skis, such as intake and exhaust systems, impellers, and carburetors that can be used to modify and enhance their performance.
Handling modifications: This topic covers the different handling modifications that can be done on jet skis, such as steering systems, ride plates, and sponsons, that can improve the maneuverability and stability of the jet ski.
Electrical systems: Understanding the electrical system of a jet ski is critical to ensure that modifications are done safely and effectively. This topic covers the different electrical components of a jet ski, including the battery, charging system, and ignition system.
Hull modifications: This topic covers the different hull modifications that can be done on jet skis, such as adding hydro turf, changing graphics, and adding custom paint designs.
Propulsion modifications: Propulsion modifications such as jet pump upgrades can be done to increase the top speed of a jet ski and make it more powerful.
Maintenance: Maintaining your jet ski is essential to ensure that it operates at maximum capacity. This topic covers the different maintenance needs of jet skis, including the regular clean-ups and servicing of the engine, and other systems.
Safety: Many safety considerations should be addressed when working with jet ski modifications, including protection from accidents or falling off the unit.
Legal concerns: You need to check the legal regulations in your area to ensure that your modifications are allowed on the water. You might also need to make sure that you own the right certifications to operate the kind of craft you're working on.
Installation techniques: This topic covers the different strategies that can be used to install various modification components, including tips for tightening bolts and proper wiring techniques.
Performance Modifications: These modifications are made to enhance the performance of the Jet Ski, including increased speed, acceleration, and power.
Appearance Modifications: Cosmetic modifications ranging from wraps, graphics, or paint jobs to custom seats and handlebars, that help improve the visual aesthetics of the Jet Ski.
Handling Modifications: Changes made to the Jet Ski's handling, such as replacing the steering system or making adjustments to the jet nozzle or pump intake, usually resulting in a better ride quality.
Sound Modifications: Modifications to the exhaust system, muffler or the addition of a sound system like speakers or a subwoofer, giving the Jet Ski a better sound experience.
Storage Modifications: Changing the storage space of a jet ski is an ongoing trend within its community. From swapping storage systems to changing the design and adding fuel holders, these modifications are perfect for long rides.
Safety Modifications: Modifications made to improve the Jet Ski’s overall safety or emergency situations. This includes the installation of GPS systems, hooks, and clips to ensure you are securely attached to your watercraft.
Electric or Hybrid Conversions: Putting together a complete electric or hybrid electric system from scratch that takes the place of a Jet Ski’s traditional fuel based engine.
Seating & Riding Adjustment: Adding Booster Seat to jet skis that have lower seat positions, or replacing the standard seat with something softer or made from a different material.
Towing Modifications: Adding tow points for water sports and attaching accessories for towing like wakeboards or water skis.
Storage Upgrades: Simple additions like DIY rod holders, mounting a cooler or providing extra storage compartments for fishing equipment, and grocery runs.
"The first and the most popular is a compact runabout, typically holding no more than two or three people."
"The second style is a 'stand-up' type, typically built for only one occupant who operates the watercraft standing up as in riding a motorized scooter; it is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"Both styles have an inboard engine driving a pump-jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering."
"Most are designed for two or three people, though four-passenger models exist."
"Many of today's models are built for more extended use and have the fuel capacity to make long cruises, in some cases even beyond 100 miles (160 km)."
"Personal watercraft are often referred by the trademarked brand names of Kawasaki (Jet Ski), Yamaha (WaveRunner), Bombardier (Sea-Doo), Elaqua (E-PWC) and Honda (AquaTrax)."
"The United States Coast Guard defines a personal watercraft, amongst other criteria, as a jet-drive boat less than 12 feet (3.7 m) long."
"There are many larger 'jetboats' not classed as PWCs, some more than 40 feet (12 m) long."
"PWCs have two style categories."
"Who mainly sit on top of the watercraft as with riding a motorcycle or quadbike."
"It is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"Both styles have an inboard engine driving a pump-jet that has a screw-shaped impeller."
"Most are designed for two or three people."
"Many of today's models are built for more extended use and have the fuel capacity to make long cruises."
"The United States Coast Guard defines a personal watercraft, amongst other criteria, as a jet-drive boat less than 12 feet (3.7 m) long."
"There are many larger 'jetboats' not classed as PWCs, some more than 40 feet (12 m) long."
"Kawasaki (Jet Ski)"
"It is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"Yamaha (WaveRunner)"