personal watercraft
Americannoun
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a jet-propelled boat ridden like a motorcycle.
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these boats collectively.
Etymology
Origin of personal watercraft
First recorded in 1990–95
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At nearly 13 feet long and more than 1,500 pounds, Yamaha’s new CrossWave is the largest and heaviest production personal watercraft on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The man on the personal watercraft seemed to be about 15 meters from the animal, prosecutors said last year.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
After Mr. Kwon made the dangerous trip, crossing around 200 miles of ocean by personal watercraft, he was found stranded on a mud flat off South Korea’s west coast, near Incheon.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
Public records showed he owned at least one vessel made by Sea-Doo, a company known for its jet ski-style personal watercraft.
From Reuters ● Oct. 28, 2023
Foster believes it is “imperative to drain, comprehensively clean, restore, and implement improved safety measures” at the lake to ensure the well-being of people engaging in personal watercraft and recreational activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
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