What is needed to steering control on a PWC?
PWC operators need to keep in mind that a jet drive requires moving water through the drive nozzle for maneuverability. In other words you must have power applied in order to maintain steering control. If you release the throttle to idle or if the engine shuts off during operation you will lose all steering control.
What may cause the loss of steering ability 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.
Where is steering nozzle on PWC?
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Steering and Stopping a PWC As discussed, most PWCs have a steering nozzle at the back of the unit. The nozzle is controlled by a handle bar that directs the stream of water from right to left. When the steering control is turned right, the steering nozzle is turned right.
How does steering work on a PWC boat?
PWC are propelled by a jet drive where water is drawn into a pump and then forced out under pressure through a steering nozzle at the back of the unit. This “jet” of pressurized water is directed by the steering control—when the steering control is turned, the steering nozzle turns in the same direction.
What causes a PWC to turn to the 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. The most important thing to remember about steering most PWC (and other jet-drive vessels) is that you always must have power in order to maintain control.
Can a PWC stop when the engine is shut off?
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. Always allow plenty of room for stopping. You may not stop immediately even after releasing the throttle or shutting off the engine.
How is the jet of pressurized water directed?
This “jet” of pressurized water is directed by the steering control—when the steering control is turned, the steering nozzle turns in the same direction. 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.
PWC are propelled by a jet drive where water is drawn into a pump and then forced out under pressure through a steering nozzle at the back of the unit. This “jet” of pressurized water is directed by the steering control—when the steering control is turned, the steering nozzle turns in the same direction.
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. The most important thing to remember about steering most PWC (and other jet-drive vessels) is that you always must have power in order to maintain control.
How does a PWC water craft move forward?
PWC or Personal Water Craft use jet propulsion to move and maneuver. Simply put water is drawn into a jet pump then forced out the back of the craft through a jet nozzle. The force of the exiting water causes the craft to move forward.
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. Always allow plenty of room for stopping. You may not stop immediately even after releasing the throttle or shutting off the engine.