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Published on 14-12-2009 11:00 PM
When, Why, and Who? Banned Jet Skis From Sydney Harbour NSW Premier Bob Carr has banned the personal watercrafts commonly known as a Jet Skis and has prohibited them from operating on Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour and the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers since October 1, 2001.
Thousands of personal watercraft operators was penalised for the actions of an irresponsible few.
Many who oppose personal watercraft have an incorrect and jaundiced view of their effect on the waterways. Modern PWCs almost all 4 stroke engines, boast energy efficient propulsion and low noise levels. Compared to other powerboats, PWCs leave an extremely low wash or wake, causing virtually no damage to shoreline, and being jet propelled they greatly reduce any impact on sediment or aquatic plant life beneath the water.
Tests have shown that today's personal watercraft is substantially quieter Today, new PWCs have vastly improved sound dampening systems and extremely low emission levels. Most are now more efficient and quieter than many other vessels, including those with stern drive and inboard engines.
They certainly make a mockery of Premier Bob Carr’s misinformed ban on all PWCs on Sydney Harbour.
For instance a new Sea Doo models for have a closed- loop cooling system , same as a modern car engine. They use antrifreeze colant instead of flushing their engine with a sea water. All other manufacturers like Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha produce a 4 stroke engines as well. Techonology moved significantly in the last few years.
It's been said that 'young cowboys' comprise the bulk of PWC owners, but that's simply untrue.
Of the more than 8000 registered personal watercraft in NSW, the vast majority are owned and used in a family environment.
Additionally, many PWC owners also own larger powerboats and in the main are experienced boaters.
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