Mission and Vision The mission of the Wake of Fame Historical Personal Water Craft Registry is to promote the future historical significance of this power boat, authentication and cultural preservation. Submitted applications for scrutiny review to be entered into the nomination process will receive the following:  Certificate of Authenticity  Letter of Inclusion  Entry into the Historical Database

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HISTORICAL PERSONAL WATER CRAFT REGISTRY
To be eligible for the Wake of Fame Historical Personal Water Craft Registry a PWC or represented item(s) must be
significant in association with production model, year, type, condition and quality, rarity and function. To be considered
such a significant personal water craft, submissions must meet the registration criteria.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Wake of Fame Historical Personal Water Craft Registry is to promote the future historical significance,
authentication and cultural preservation of items in the personal water craft lineage.
What is a Personal Water Craft?
A personal water craft (PWC), is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat
between 1 and 4 persons depending upon the production model, and make. PWCs have four style categories, and
engines are either, two or four stroke or electric motor.
Phamous Phares Museum
Our online digital museum is dedicated in honor of Bob ‘Phamous’ Phares. Bob Phares is a History of Jet Skis historian
and Wake of Fame committee member. He was inducted into the 2015 Wake of Fame under the Lifetime Achievement
category. Our registry will include all qualified authenticated category items, with photos, descriptions and registry
identification number entered into the annals of historical registrations.
Collectable
To determine the collectible status of Personal Water Craft where no status had existed before, official categories had to
be generated. These categories fall in compliance in some areas of categorization according to vehicle collectors club
standards already in practice.
Four categories were determined to be appropriate by age or type:
1. Antique
2. Vintage
3. Classic
4. Historic
Qualifying Vessel Types
1- Stand Up
2- Sport
3- Runabout
4- Sport Utility Vessel
We began with a studied review of when the personal water craft concept first appeared in the modern power boating era.
There were several inventors who had created conceptual product prototypes but never made it into the production era.
From this review our analysis data place our beginning era in the year 1950. From this production timeline we adapted
the legacy heritage footprint and defined the subsequent years in 4 distinct roles.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Submitted applications for scrutiny review to be entered into the nomination process will receive the following:

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 Certificate of Authenticity
 Sticker
 Letter of Inclusion
 Entry into the Historical Database
 Identity Card
The definition of Antique will be defined from the years 1950-1979 of design, manufacture and serving as the first years of
production models that jump started the “Jet Ski’ movement. At this time beginning in 1972 the Jet Ski was being shaped
into a new boating sensation that altered the way we enjoyed the power boating experience culturally. The public was
enthusiastic with this product whereas predecessors were too far ahead of their time and not favored by the general
public, but considered novelty.
Collecting is considered a hobby by enthusiasts who are devoted to the attraction of personal watercraft from either an
emotional intrinsic value, historical significance, or nostalgia.
Some people are drawn to collecting Personal Water Craft for the affordable low prices, applying their own craftsmanship
and their personal experience to the overall project.
The market trends set the popularity for collecting. The level of collector’s investment is determined by the condition and
the production models still in existence, the rarity and production number and model corresponding with the year of
production.
Personal Water Craft that were made in smaller numbers may be more difficult to obtain and possess a higher value.
Older models may have been produced in higher quantities so their value may not be as inflated.
Older model Personal Water Craft do have safety issues due to the production age and the age of internal components.
Rubber hoses, plastics and gaskets may break down over time and varies if the vessel was stored indoors or outdoors
and the region it came from.
1. ANTIQUE
1950-1979
The antique era of the personal water craft world began in 1950 and ended in 1979. These were the years of discovery,
design, testing and wonder. Wondering if these product were going to make it from the curiosity factor to the sales pitch
and out the door in the hands of a new enthusiast. Some models are rare, and many only exist in photos and old news
articles, and a few are barn finds and have been reconditioned.
An older model personal water craft increases in personal satisfaction and value in the beholder’s position because of
nostalgia, reminiscing about the ‘good old days’, acquiring a PWC that you couldn’t afford at the time, a collector, or
investment or simply because collecting is great fun and a sense of pride!
2. VINTAGE (Gary Hart Legacy)
1980-1989
An older model personal water craft that was manufactured during the heyday of the product line distribution. Primarily a
Kawasaki Jet Ski™, Wet Bike™, Yamaha Waverunner™, Wet Jet™, Thunder Cat™, BRP Sea Doo™ and many others.
This was the growth experience of personal water craft. Water ways were strewn with PWC’s and access began to
change, racing was increasing with a passionate group of fans.
3. CLASSIC
1990-1998
Older model personal water craft with enough historical interest, no longer produced and worth restoring rather than
destroying. This was the era of runabouts. The sit down crazy began to push back on the founding stand up platforms and
racing rose and declined during this period. This was also the transitional time of friends, family and touring.
4. HISTORIC
Any Year
Any year of production, model or make that has made a significant contribution to competition, movie or film work, or
creative customization modifications. It may be associated with events that make a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of history. Historical vessels may or may not have registration identification numbers displayed on the hull.

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Historic vessels may be a model used during significant events, recoveries or incidents and may not be in mint or good
condition, but usable condition. Historical information must be provided to explain the significance of the Personal Water
Craft.
SCRUTINY FOR APPLICATION PROCESS
Some water craft and products may not have any of these listed below. However the more coverage of documentation
readily available the easier it is to authenticate the history of the submission:
 Copy of the HIN Number (primary and hidden)
 Government registration documents
 Letters written regarding the authenticity of the vessel
 Dated Photos, film, newspaper or print media with the vessel clearly stated
 Documentation from the original owner
Vessel Registration
 Title
 State Boating Registration
 Hull Identification Number (HIN)
 Engine Serial Number
The Hull Identification Number (HIN) is a 12 or 14 character serial number that uniquely identifies a boat. The HIN is
analogous to a VIN on a car. All boats manufactured or imported in the USA on or after November 1, 1972, must bear a
HIN, and this HIN must be identified during the boat registration process
Registration documentation may not be shared with the general public upon request of the submitter but will need to be
submitted for committee review.
Quality of Craft
Original: An older model personal water craft with enough historical interest to be considered a unique rarity
Mint: An older model personal water craft with enough historical interest to be esteemed collectable and worth preserving
the vessel or restoration of the original OEM design
Refurbished: Using an original OEM hull and restored to the same state as the dealership could have prepared the
vessel for delivery to the purchasing customer.
Reproduction: Using an original OEM hull, restoration process to a pre-dated design, race production quality or historical
utility use such as movies or stunt work.
Condition categories
To collectors and investors, a Personal Water Craft condition rating is relevant. For recognition in the Wake of Fame
induction process there are two descriptive processes, the category and the points system.
The category system incorporates five categories used to rate the condition of a Personal Water Craft. The points system
assigns points from 40 to 100 that correspond with the category system. Both systems are listed together for ease of
comparison.
 Category A – Perfect
Points - 90 to 100 points.
The Personal Water Craft is defined as good or equal than the day produced.
 Category B – Excellent
Points- 80 to 89 points.
The Personal Water Craft is in excellent original or superior restored, near-flawless condition.
 Category C – Very good
Points - 70 to 79 points.

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A Personal Water Craft is maintained with an older restoration or an original with minimal wear. These will be
considered "show quality".
 Category D – Great
Points - 60 to 69 points.
A Personal Water Craft that is in complete original condition, or possibly an older restoration, that is usually a well-
cared-for weekend operator/owner.
 Category E – Good
Points - 50 to 59 points.
A Personal Water Craft that shows wear, needs attention or work, and needs only minor restoration, with no major
flaws.
 Historical
Points - 40 to 59
May be a workable race boat, field rescue boat or personally owned boat used in a significant event. May not be
original OEM design. (Industry, invention, military, competition, film industry)
MEMORABILIA
This category recognizes official, and original products, garments and performance parts that are identified by key
markings, printings and substantiated documentation to prove its historical significance following the 4 Generational
definitions
1. Antique
2. Vintage
3. Classic
4. Historic
Types of memorabilia
 Performance Parts
 Wetsuits
 T Shirts
 Promotional Materials
 Photographs/Video
For more information:
Email: WakeofFameAwards@Gmail.com
Updated: February 2017