Let The Good Times Splash 1985 Kids T-Shirt

Originally released in 1972, the stand-up Jet Ski was the first commercially successful personal watercraft (PWC) in America. Through a series of improvements and refinements, it wasn't until the early/mid '80s that these PWCs really came into their own. Their high performance two-stroke engines became available in increasingly higher displacements with user-friendly features like automatic fuel /oil mixing. Eventually, runabout-style sit down PWCs that could carry two to three people were released, making them even more appealing to families. With their small size and reasonable cost, PWCs remain a popular alternative to boat ownership to this day, as they are easy to store and can be transported with most passenger vehicles.