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A jet ski is part water skiing device and part speedboat, with a definite hint of motorcycle during operation. Instead of the traditional propeller or screw motor, a jet ski uses an enclosed gas-powered motor to literally push water out in a jet stream. The jet ski operator straddles a central platform and assumes a shock-absorbing posture with knees slightly bent. The motor is electronically started with a toggle switch located in a column in front of the driver. All jet ski models should also have a dead man's switch -- a connection between the driver and ignition system which should kill the motor instantly if the driver falls off.
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Jet boat engines come in two varieties � inboard and outboard. Regardless of the type of motor, the jet system consumes about 30% of the engines horsepower while taking in the water and accelerating it out the back. A 50HP outboard fitted with a jet unit will make about 35HP at the nozzle. Other typical combinations you see are 25/20, 60/40, 90/65, 115/80, 150/105, and 200/140.
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Considerations before buying a jet ski should include storage capability, experience at operating a jet ski, needs the jet ski will fill, and personal safety. A person new to using a jet ski might want to consider renting or trying out several models before making a purchase. If one finds that one actually doesn�t care for jet skiing, purchasing a jet ski does not seem very sensible.
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Boating, Sailing And Marine News From Around The World

Sailing Crew Wanted - Catamaran Trip From USA To BVI.

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:39:33 +0200
I am looking for sailing crew for a quick trip from Annapolis,MD to Tortola,BVI. Leaving approx. 20th October. The boat is a new 58'catamaran, very well equipped. I have just sailed her from Cape Town to Annapolis for the boat show and needs to get back to Tortola.

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Dealers Ordering Fewer Boats

According to Boat Trader's blog called Boat Trader Insider, boat dealers are ordering fewer 2009 model boats this year. Factors including the economic uncertainty and oil prices are causing...

Yacht Moquini tragedy, official finding.

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:31:30 +0200
The sailing yacht Moquini which went missing during the Mauritius to Durban yacht race a year ago and lost all crew has been examined and the official report has been announced.

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Hatteras Collection names new senior VP of sales and marketing

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:07:10 GMT

" The Hatteras Collection has named Paul Cherney senior vice president, sales and marketing, it reported in a statement this morning.

Non-EU Yachts In Greece?

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:47:31 +0200
Does anyone have current experience of this charge for sailing yachts that visit Greece? I have just been told that there is a huge fee to pay, based on L.O.A x beam, if your boat stays longer than 3 months. This is not mentioned in the Imray Greek Waters Pilot, edition 9.

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