Can anyone explain to me why the thrillcraft law limits smaller jet powered watercraft but ignores those that are 1 foot longer?
"The state defines "thrillcraft" as any motorized vessel that is generally less than 13 feet in length, uses an inboard water jet pump for propulsion, is capable of exceeding 20 mph, and is designed to be operated sitting down, standing or kneeling. These include Jet Skis, Yamaha WaveRunners, Sea-Doos, "wet bikes," surf jets and similar craft."
Taken from the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The jet boats that are 14 foot in length perform almost exactly the same as PWC, yet by the wording of the law, are somehow less dangerous.
It just does not make sense to me.
"The state defines "thrillcraft" as any motorized vessel that is generally less than 13 feet in length, uses an inboard water jet pump for propulsion, is capable of exceeding 20 mph, and is designed to be operated sitting down, standing or kneeling. These include Jet Skis, Yamaha WaveRunners, Sea-Doos, "wet bikes," surf jets and similar craft."
Taken from the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The jet boats that are 14 foot in length perform almost exactly the same as PWC, yet by the wording of the law, are somehow less dangerous.
It just does not make sense to me.
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