What is the definition of a Personal Watercraft (jetski) ?
Q: What is the definition of a Personal Watercraft (jetski) ?
A: 'a jet-propelled watercraft that the rider sits or stands on the vessel rather than inside of.'
A: ‘personal watercraft’ means a watercraft intended for sports and leisure purposes of less than 4 m in hull length which uses a propulsion engine having a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion and designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing or kneeling on, rather than within the confines of, a hull; - SOURCE: Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council
Q: Is the Vanquish VQ11 a jetski / Personal Watercraft (PWC)?
LENGTH: 3.32m
A: No, though the length of the VQ11 fits within the 'less than 4m' requirement A: On the basis that the helm/rider is 'inside of ' the VQ11 when using it, it does not fit the definition of PWC.
Q: Is the Vanquish VQ16 a jetski Personal Watercraft (PWC)?
LENGTH: 5.07m
A: No, as the length of the VQ16 is exceeds the 'less than 4m' requirement
A: No, on the basis that the helm/rider is 'inside of ' the VQ16 when using it, it does not fit the definition of PWC.