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machine in the desired direction. This is effective at all
speeds	except	idle.		At	higher	speeds,	you	can	steer	by	
shifting your weight to one side or the other, which causes
the craft to turn in the desired direction, as the stern slides
in the opposite direction. Using the handlebars and moving
your body will help you make very sharp, quick turns.
However,	the	turn	can	be	too	quick	or	sharp,	and	you	can	
easily lose control and be thrown from your machine. Be
cautious!

The impeller draws the water in through the grate and adds
pressure, or thrust, to the water. This causes the water to

A PWC will not respond to handlebar movements when
you release the throttle. Unlike a traditional boat, a PWC
needs thrust to turn the craft. A PWC has no rudder, and
will continue in the direction it was headed when the throttle
was released.
shoot out of the machine in a jet. A steering mechanism,
connected to the handlebars or steering wheel, directs the
water	as	it	exits	from	the	machine.		Some	water	jet	systems	
are designed with a clamshell mechanism that allows the
PWC to operate in reverse. The clamshell lowers behind the
water jet, and directs the water forward rather than back.
This effect is very limited and should not be used as a brake!

Speed
You control speed on a PWC with a finger or thumb control
on the handlebar. This is usually a spring loaded mechanism,
and it will return to idle when you release it. The harder
you squeeze, the faster your machine will go. You must

Steering
As discussed above, the handlebars or steering wheel are
connected to the jet pump nozzle, and as the handlebars

remember that your PWC will not respond to handlebar
movements once you release the throttle; when there is no
water moving through the jet, you lose steering control.
There	is	no	prop,	rudder	or	any	other	component	extending	
beneath the hull of a PWC to control direction. If you release

turn, so does the water jet. The thrust from the water
pushes the stern in the opposite direction, turning the
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