| Time to open the wallet and purchase a watercraft | | | | a boat dock. Whereas a jet ski can be launched and |
| for some summer pleasure on the pond, lake, or | | | | even sometimes carried into the water with ease. |
| ocean. The decision to buy some form of watercraft | | | | The boat can be less than economical regarding fuel |
| has been made but the decision of the exact make, | | | | consumption versus the more fuel friendly pwc. The |
| model, and type has yet to be determined. By type | | | | boat has the advantage of being versatile. Family and |
| of watercraft I mean boat or jet ski... Jet ski is | | | | friends can be towed in a tube or similar toy. Water |
| actually a trademarked term for the Kawasaki | | | | skiing becomes and option with the power boat as |
| personal watercraft. Personal watercraft (or PWC for | | | | well. Then there is fishing... with plenty of room for |
| short) of any brand have been called jet skis for | | | | rods, reels, and accessories why not try to catch |
| years. The model name stuck to PWC's the same | | | | dinner? The jet ski can't accommodate water skiers, |
| way the word band-aid is used in reference to | | | | tubers, and fisherman in quite the same way. The |
| virtually any bandage. By habit, I too refer to all PWC | | | | personal watercraft however, offers something a |
| machines as jet skis. But back to the issue at hand. | | | | boat cannot. |
| Purchasing one particular type of watercraft for | | | | The ride can be compared in many ways to a cross |
| summertime pleasure can be a tough choice. I've | | | | between a snowmobile, a powerful sportbike, and a |
| personally both a personal watercraft and an | | | | speed boat. It offers the thrill of riding instead of |
| open-bow power boat. Let's explore the differences, | | | | driving. Earlier models were mainly comprised of stand |
| the benefits, and disadvantages of each. These two | | | | up configuration but the newer models mainly consist |
| types of watercraft have many differences that | | | | of sit down versions. The passenger capacity has |
| may affect your final decision. | | | | also increased to two, three, and even four |
| Boats, first of all come in many sizes and shapes and | | | | passenger models. The open-air feel of jet ski |
| they can be priced for many budgets. In all fairness, | | | | transportation is the main draw and competitive |
| we will use an eighteen foot bowrider as the boat of | | | | racing and watercross events add to the excitement. |
| comparison since base models can be priced in the | | | | The PWC mainly appeals to the young and the |
| ballpark of higher end jet skis. The boat differs form | | | | young at heart. |
| the jet ski in its size first of all. This is an advantage | | | | I guess when it comes time to choose between a |
| if you are looking for room to move aboard the | | | | jet ski and a traditional boat, I'd recommend a visit to |
| craft. This is also an advantage if you plan on taking | | | | your local marina as well as a dedicated boat dealer, |
| multiple family or friends. An eighteen foot open bow | | | | and a motor sports specialist. It won't take long, you'll |
| boat and carry anywhere from six to eight | | | | know in your gut the direction you'd like to take on |
| passengers depending on model. Size is a | | | | the water. Both choices have distinct advantages |
| disadvantage if you are short on storage space or if | | | | over the other, and both choices are ideal for |
| you aren't the best driver when it comes to trailering | | | | creating many new memories on the water. |
| a boat. Boats can also be a challenge to launch from | | | | |