Parts of a PWC From a Side View and Operator's View

Side View of PWC

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