BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 04 - Safe Boat Operation
Steering a PWC
Personal watercraft steer as high-pressure water passes through the craft’s jet-propulsion system. Water is forced through the steering nozzle at the stern of the PWC. The steering nozzle is controlled by the handlebars, which the operator can turn left or right.
Remember: As a PWC’s throttle lever is released to idle position, less water is forced through the system, and therefore less steering or directional control is available. If the engine is shut off, all directional control is lost. You need to apply throttle in order to steer a PWC
