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*Decibel level tested on water at full throttle at a distance of 100 feet from a stationary landmark.

As you can see, Sea·Doo has been successful in creating extremely quiet 2-stroke jet skis.  In this graphic, the Sea·Doo RX DI 2-stroke jet ski is compared to different sounds, or decibel levels.  The jet ski is only 1.31 decibels louder than a vacuum, and is much quieter than city traffic thanks to Sea·Doo's patented D-Sea-Bel ™ System.  Their advanced technology delivers a quieter - and more enjoyable ride for all people, whether it be the driver, passenger (s), or those on land.

For pictures of Sea·Doo's RX DI, go to our media page.

Lower Emission Ratings For PWCs

In 1996, major corporations (makers) of PWCs agreed with the EPA to reduce the total output of engine emissions in both 2 and 4-stroke engines.  By 2006, an estimated 75% reduction of emissions will be extirpated from the present 2-stroke engines.  Major companies took their time in reducing the emissions, but by 1999, the 2-stroke engines already reduced output by a major percentage while meeting the EPA's current emission standards for PWCs.

While the current 2-stroke engines have minimal engine-emissions (lower than that of an outboard), newer technology has made the 4-stroke engine possible and thus cuts the engine emissions even more than before.  This results in extremely small outputs, comparable to that of a V8 Volvo Penta engine found in Cobalts.

In conclusion, newer PWC models are resulting in extremely low emission ratings.  These low emissions, on top of quieter engines are comparable to luxury power boats on the lake.  If people are blaming jet skis on their poor fuel emissions and noise, they are plain wrong.  Independent studies show that jet skis are extremely quiet and fuel efficient from the 1998 models to present.  There is absolutely NO need to ban PWCs!  Local police need to enforce the laws that are currently in effect to minimize the already low injury resulting from PWCs.  Banning personal watercraft vehicles will only drive people elsewhere to where it is legal to ride, forcing local businesses to go out of business.  As you can clearly see, there is no reason to ban personal watercraft from any waterway.  It is simply overkill.  We need your help to stop this ridiculous notion at Lake George, NY.

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