Frequently asked questions
What do I need to buy to be able to turn off the jet ski from the shore?
To be able to remotely control one craft you will need to buy a JetBox and one MiniBox. If you have more than one craft, you would want to use the HandBox which can control up to six jet skis, each jet ski will require one JetBox.
The JetBox is the receiver that is mounted inside the personal watercraft. As it uses original the manufacturer's connectors, the installation very easy - it takes less than 2 minutes and does not require any tools or technical knowledge.
For jet ski rental businesses, the HandBox is the control unit of choice. Used by the supervisor monitoring the watercrafts, it can be operated from the shore or another vessel (provided it is in the recommended waterproof sleeve). One HandBox can control up to 6 crafts.
What are the functions that the rental operator can apply?
The main functions of the system are either to turn off the engine of the personal watercraft or send a warning sound to the rider indicating that they are in breach of instructions.
When I turn off the personal watercraft with JetControl, will the rider be able to start the jet ski again?
The rider / jet ski operator will not be able to start the jet ski until the rental supervisor allows them to start. By using the HandBox and pressing the "re-start" button this will allow the jet ski to then be re-started.
When the jet ski is turned off by JetControl, does the rider's attempt to restart the engine make any damage to Jet Ski?
The JetBox shuts down all electrical power in the jet ski, so that the rider's attempts to restart will not cause any damage. It has the same effect as removing the safety lanyard.
What is the JetControl system range?
The system range is approximately 1,6 km (1 mile) in US and 2km in Europe, when operated from sea level (i.e. from beach or vessel). At such a distance over the water, the jet ski becomes barely visible. If you operate the HandBox from a higher position (3 or 4 m above sea level) you will increase the range of operation. Should you require a larger distance we recommend the BoosterBox.
Is there any possibility of interference if two or more rental operators use JetControl systems on the same beach?
No. All JetControl units are uniquely digitally coded and have a special unique encryption to ensure no interference. In other words, you can put more the 3,000 jet skis on the same beach, without the fear of interference between them.
What other JetControl functions may be interesting to a rental operator?
The JetControl system is based on digital technology. This allows us to customise the system according to special requirements of every rental operator. Following feedback from our customers we have developed additional operational modes, these include the NightMode and RentStat.
How many jet skis can I control using a HandBox?
Safety is our primary concern, and at JetControl we believe that a rental supervisor should supervise no more than five or six jet ski riders at a time.
If you have different requirements for a specific operation please feel free to contact one of our consultants.
Can I use the JetControl system for all makes of jet skis?
Yes, it can be used on all types of personal watercrafts; Yamaha, Sea-Doo, Kawasaki and Polaris. The determining factor is the cable and connectors, so you can use one JetBox on your Yamaha and then re-install the same JetBox in your Sea-Doo as long as you have the appropriate connection cable
What tools are needed to install the JetBox?
No tools are need for the installation of the JetBox. No cutting of wires or craft modifications are necessary. The JetBox is mounted into the hull of the watercraft with a special strap, JetBox Strap (delivered with the JetControl system) in a special position for every jet ski model. All information is provided in your Instalation Manual. The unit is connected to the electrical circuits with the same connectors used by the personal watercraft manufacturer.
I have 2 GTI (Sea-Doo) and 2 XL700 (Yamaha), can I use the same HandBox to control them all?
Yes. The HandBox and MiniBox communicates with the JetBox, allowing you to use any type of personal watercraft.