The Samba defines a new class of 65 mph 200 pound PWC

Good Job! I want one!!

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John Cogar

- April 27, 2009 @ 02:04 pm PDT

Conventional jetskis are being banned and regulated worldwide not only for noise pollution but for the large amounts of unburned fuel that 2-stroke motors dump into the water. There are few recreational pursuits that are so antisocial or so anti-environmental. I sure hope this one can improve on that record, but unfortunately this article says nothing about these issues.

pwilson

- April 27, 2009 @ 07:04 pm PDT

2-strokes account for less than 1% of pwc sold today. Update your knowledge to 2009, you're going on 1996 information. They used a 2-stroke for now and the reasoning was listed in the article.

superjet

- April 28, 2009 @ 10:04 am PDT

New 2 strokes aren't as polluting as old carby 2 strokes either. Their emissions ratings are usually just as good or sometimes better than 4 strokes aswell.

You wouldn't want a 4 stroke in something of this size, it would lack torque and add weight.

This thing looks like it would be a lot of fun, being light it would be easy to drag onto the beach and move.

churry

- April 29, 2009 @ 08:04 pm PDT

So, superjet says that less than 1% of pwcs use 2-stroke engines, and churry says you can't use a 4-stroke.

Maybe the other 99% are 3-stroke engines? I like updating my information but sorry, it has to make sense.

Good to know technology is improving but where are these figures sourced? Is this worldwide or just in some countries?

pwilson

- April 29, 2009 @ 08:04 pm PDT

@pwilson All the Major PWC manufacturers have stopped making 2-strokes, thus the 99% figure for 4-strokes. Noise hasn't been a problem for modern PWC's for many years. The Lawnmowers on the side of the lake are making way more noise pollution. Environmentally speaking PWCs are way better than they are given credit, but then again, common sense and TRUTH have nothing to do with the environmentalist agenda.

Michael Currens

- May 2, 2009 @ 06:05 am PDT

This is revolutionary.

Wind powered yachts were previously the only true clean vessels on the water.

If we could change the type of power unit from fuel powered to electric, then jet skis would be the other green recreational toy on the water.

Like the hybrid cars, perhaps trailer brakes that generated electricity would make the weekend fun a lot cheaper and environmentally friendly too!!!

I won't be buying one till it is fitted with an electric motor though, so forget the four stroke...

Although four strokes are now on par with two strokes for power to weight, that was not what the manufacturers had in mind.

And for those of you who commented without reading the entire article I shall quote from the above article:

"We didn't want to be too hung up on the powerplant because it's the first thing that people ask about and that's not what it's about. Whilst we used a two-stroke motor, we did so because it was a reliable, known platform with the horsepower we wanted and now the shape is right, we envisage providing that 70 bhp with a four-stroke motor.

“Whatsmore, developments in recent times are making us more hopeful that before long we'll be able to find an ideal electric solution with removable battery packs that can provide exactly what we're seeking. The aim is to have a low-cost, low maintenance, low carbon footprint, but high fun factor machine, and electric drive fits perfectly with that. No emissions means no barriers to where it can be used and makes it as accessible as possible."

Please read carefully before inserting foot in mouth!

Facebook User

- June 19, 2009 @ 12:06 am PDT