Polish Airplanes on the Big Lake...

garysanfran · 06-17-2012, 03:02 PM

I notice a big increase in Jetskis on Lake Winni this year! Cost of fuel?

tis · 06-17-2012, 03:03 PM

I notice the same thing. I don't know why, but there sure are a lot of them out there.

Newbiesaukee · 06-17-2012, 05:11 PM

Which part of "Polish airplanes" don't I get?

jetskier · 06-17-2012, 05:43 PM

I went out on Friday and today; there seem to be about the same number of PWCs as I recall seeing in the past. I am sure that it varies throughout the lake.

I believe that PWCs and pontoon boats are the fastest growing segment as the cost is less and the cost of ownership is less. Personally, I use my PWCs more than the boat just because they are more enjoyable. The boat tends to get used with guests and for family excursions.

Jetskier

Slickcraft · 06-17-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

Which part of "Polish airplanes" don't I get?

Jet-Ski = Polish airplane? well maybe because they do not flyski.

diz · 06-17-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jetskier

I went out on Friday and today; there seem to be about the same number of PWCs as I recall seeing in the past. I am sure that it varies throughout the lake.

I believe that PWCs and pontoon boats are the fastest growing segment as the cost is less and the cost of ownership is less. Personally, I use my PWCs more than the boat just because they are more enjoyable. The boat tends to get used with guests and for family excursions.

Jetskier

We got a Sea Doo this year for the same reason. We use the boat when it's cold and when we have visitors. And I don't get the Polish joke, either. Is my boat one, too?

Jonas Pilot · 06-17-2012, 06:42 PM

That's a very interesting nickname.

BroadHopper · 06-17-2012, 08:34 PM

All these years us power boaters call them lake lice. But polish airplanes??? That is new to me.

garysanfran · 06-18-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

Which part of "Polish airplanes" don't I get?

Klimkowski, Kowalski, Pukowlski...

But I've never had a jetski.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-18-2012, 10:06 AM

I would think that you'd get in less trouble calling them Polish airplanes if you were actually Polish!

Rangervx · 06-18-2012, 11:43 AM

i thought there were more of them too and wondered if it was tied to the price of fuel...seemed like years past they were mostly operated by younger folk, but seems like a more varied age segment recently...might be reading into this too much tho. i know i stay "closer to home" now due to fuel cost...although the lake speed limit does help with fuel consumption greatly...

jetskier · 06-18-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

Klimkowski, Kowalski, Pukowlski...

But I've never had a jetski.

FYI the prevalent brand(s) of PWCs are Bombardier and Yamaha. The polish joke is inappropriate and lame.

Jetskier

garysanfran · 06-18-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I would think that you'd get in less trouble calling them Polish airplanes if you were actually Polish!

Tak Dziękujemy none the less!

brk-lnt · 06-18-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

Tak Dziękujemy none the less!

Did you mean nadal jest zabawny?

garysanfran · 06-18-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Did you mean nadal jest zabawny?

Buy we're off topic

Tak doskonałe!

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-19-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangervx

i thought there were more of them too and wondered if it was tied to the price of fuel...seemed like years past they were mostly operated by younger folk, but seems like a more varied age segment recently...might be reading into this too much tho. i know i stay "closer to home" now due to fuel cost...although the lake speed limit does help with fuel consumption greatly...

I have had a PWC since 2002. They use a lot of fuel. I don't think purchasing one would save money on fuel. That being said---I love my Seadoo. We just purchased a new pontoon boat and it has made me realize that the PWC is so low maintenance. I have never covered it. I just get on it and zip around the entire big lake.

Bear Island South · 06-19-2012, 04:54 AM

Don't forget Kawasaki or is it Kawaski

Jonas Pilot · 06-19-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Did you mean nadal jest zabawny?

Did you mean ralph nadir jests zimbabwe?

brk-lnt · 06-19-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

Did you mean ralph nadir jests zimbabwe?

No, I didn't.

lake4life · 06-19-2012, 09:25 AM

Ok, now I get it.. jetski sounds like a Polish name. I'll admit a chuckle.

Of course, you don't see as many Kawasaki brand Jetski (tm) models these days. However, back in the late 80s / early 90s, they were the only game in town with the stand-up models and eventually a double seater. I used to call them "jetskis" all the time, and still do on occasion. Seadoo has become generic equivalent for most younger people, as BRP has been the dominant brand around here for the past decade or so.

I definitely have seen more since the 4-stroke models became more prevalent. I'm sure it's a combination of fuel cost, ease of use, and overall fun factor. However, when I went was on my Seadoo this past Saturday, I was wishing I had taken the boat. It was COLD, especially when the spray was being blown back at me after cresting each wave.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-19-2012, 09:37 AM

Thanks Lake4Life. I seriously didn't get the joke.

Garysanfran, it is quite funny now.

LIforrelaxin · 06-19-2012, 02:11 PM

There are no more jetskis then any other year, I think they are more evident, do to the lack of boats on the lake.

06-17-2012, 03:02 PM	#1
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06-17-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 850 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Seems about the same I went out on Friday and today; there seem to be about the same number of PWCs as I recall seeing in the past. I am sure that it varies throughout the lake. I believe that PWCs and pontoon boats are the fastest growing segment as the cost is less and the cost of ownership is less. Personally, I use my PWCs more than the boat just because they are more enjoyable. The boat tends to get used with guests and for family excursions. Jetskier

06-17-2012, 08:34 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Lake Lice All these years us power boaters call them lake lice. But polish airplanes??? That is new to me. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-18-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Not So PC I would think that you'd get in less trouble calling them Polish airplanes if you were actually Polish!

06-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,410 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	I notice the same thing. I don't know why, but there sure are a lot of them out there.

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06-17-2012, 06:42 PM	#7
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	That's a very interesting nickname.

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06-18-2012, 11:43 AM	#11
Rangervx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VIRGINIA / WINTER HARBOR Posts: 82 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 15 Posts	i thought there were more of them too and wondered if it was tied to the price of fuel...seemed like years past they were mostly operated by younger folk, but seems like a more varied age segment recently...might be reading into this too much tho. i know i stay "closer to home" now due to fuel cost...although the lake speed limit does help with fuel consumption greatly...

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Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Don't forget Kawasaki or is it Kawaski

06-19-2012, 09:25 AM	#20
lake4life Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 33 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Ok, now I get it.. jetski sounds like a Polish name. I'll admit a chuckle. Of course, you don't see as many Kawasaki brand Jetski (tm) models these days. However, back in the late 80s / early 90s, they were the only game in town with the stand-up models and eventually a double seater. I used to call them "jetskis" all the time, and still do on occasion. Seadoo has become generic equivalent for most younger people, as BRP has been the dominant brand around here for the past decade or so. I definitely have seen more since the 4-stroke models became more prevalent. I'm sure it's a combination of fuel cost, ease of use, and overall fun factor. However, when I went was on my Seadoo this past Saturday, I was wishing I had taken the boat. It was COLD, especially when the spray was being blown back at me after cresting each wave.

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06-19-2012, 09:37 AM	#21
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	More than a Little Slow on the Uptake! Thanks Lake4Life. I seriously didn't get the joke. Garysanfran, it is quite funny now.

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06-19-2012, 02:11 PM	#22
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,825 Thanks: 1,016 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	There are no more jetskis then any other year, I think they are more evident, do to the lack of boats on the lake. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....