WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT PERSONAL WATERCRAFT?
Forget what you think you know about personal watercraft. A campaign of misinformation has led many people to question personal watercraft use, but in fact the industry has been advocating environmental stewardship, safety and responsible access to our nation’s waterways for years. Consider the facts: Personal watercraft manufacturers have gone to great lengths to protect the environment, investing in technological advances since 1998 that have resulted in cleaner, quieter and more efficient crafts. Today’s PWCs have 75% fewer emissions and are up to 70% quieter than 1998 models. Because PWCs have no propellers, they do not harm sensitive marine life. A 1997 study in the Florida Keys found personal watercraft do not harm seagrass beds or create significant water turbulence. The average PWC operator is not who you think it is. A study by Bowe Marketing Research revealed the majority of personal watercraft owners are married with families (71%). The average owner is a middle-aged, highly
