Parts of a PWC From a Side View and Operator's View
Side View of PWC
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- Stern: Rear of a boat or PWC
- Bow: Front of a boat or PWC
- Draft: Depth of water needed to float a boat or PWC
- Intake: Opening in the hull that draws water toward the impeller
- Intake Grate: Screening cover over the intake, which prevents large debris from entering
- Drive Shaft: The long stem connection between the motor and the impeller
- Impeller: Device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the craft
- Steering Nozzle: Device used for directing the stream of water to the left or right at the stern of the PWC, which steers the PWC
Operator’s View of PWC
![Console of a PWC Console of a PWC](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2151/attachments/original/pwc_console.jpg?1551796303)