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PWC (jetski) Terminology:
PWC Brand / Manufacturer Names:
Jetski
- a brand name owned by Kawasaki
Waverunner
- a brand name owned by Yamaha
Seadoo
- a brand name owned by BRP
Aquatrax
- a brand name owned by Honda
PWC Engine Types:
CLCS
(Seadoo) - Closed Loop Cooling System.
OLCS
(Yamaha) - Open Loop Cooling System.
PWC Technology:
ETS
- Electronic Trim System
DESS
(Seadoo)- Digital Encoded Security System
iDF
(Seadoo) - Intelligent Debris-Free Pump System
iBR
(Seadoo) - Intelligent Brake and Reverse
MPEM
- Multi Purpose Electrical Module
OTS
- Off Throttle Steering
RiDE
(Yamaha) - Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics
T.D.E
- Thrust Directional Enhancer
YEMS
- Yamaha Engine Management System
VTS
- Variable Trim System
YSS
- Yamaha Security System
PWC Hulls:
Chine
- the sharp change in angle in the cross section of the hull i.e. sides to bottom (hull)
Pad
- the nearly flat section towards the back of your PWC hull
Ride Plate
- protects your pump nozzle, adds stability, aids straight line handling, dependant on design can aid cornering
Strakes
- help create lift when getting onto the plane, enhance tracking, prevent sliding in a turn and increase stability
Sponsons
- part of a PWC that extends from the hull to aid stability, add lift and keep the PWC hooked into a turn
S3
(Seadoo) - Stepped, Stable and Strong
T3
(Seadoo) - Tight Turning T-Hull
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