AN INTRODUCTION TO PWCs
AN INTRODUCTION TO
PWC Owners and users of personal watercraft (PWCs) have discovered they can enjoy almost any boating activity on these little boats, except perhaps sleeping on board. A PWC can be used to day-cruise or even tour over fairly long distances, if you stay in shoreside accommodations at your destinations. BY DOUG DUKESON 148 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
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any PWCs have enough power to tow a wakeboarder or a tube. With accessories, they can be set up to be a very capable fishing craft and because they draw very little water they’re nimble enough to explore shallow bays and crevasses. A PWC is easy to tow and launch without an expensive heavy-duty tow vehicle, so they’re perfect for boaters who like to roam and explore new waterways on our coasts and lakes. For those feeling competitive, there are active national and regional race series for personal watercraft, although to be competitive you need a performance enhanced machine.