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Jet Drive Boats are boats propelled by a jet of water ejected from the back of the craft; they have no propeller and can maneuver in shallow water. PWCs are also driven by jet water and come in several styles: Stand-Ups or Sit-Downs. They are often referred to as jet skis. Sit Downs are designed for one, two or three persons in a sitting position, one in front of the other. PWC Stand-Ups are designed for one rider standing or kneeling on the watercraft.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers.
Market Share: With a combined plant total of 51.5%, Yamaha leads in production of PWC in North America. In second position is Bombardier with 39%; third, is Kawasaki with 8.5% (Mexico & US). PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, for Power Systems Research
