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Letting off of the throttle on a PWC

Letting off of the throttle on a PWC will cause Loss Of Steering Ability.

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Quizzma TeamMarch 29, 2025

Letting off the throttle on a Personal Watercraft (PWC) can indeed cause a loss of steering ability. When you reduce the throttle, the water flow through the jet drive decreases, which in turn reduces the pressure in the steering nozzle. As a result, the PWC becomes less responsive to steering inputs and can lose its ability to turn effectively, especially at high speeds. This is why it is critical to maintain some throttle while steering, particularly in emergency situations.

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