a motor driven personal watercraft , includes a multi - portion hull , an internal combustion engine , and a fuel tank . the upper portion includes a recessed cockpit region configured to accommodate a seat for a user and a storage container / area . the lower portion includes a user interface configured to provide controllable steering for said personal watercraft . a second user interface is connected to the motor allows the user to control motor &# 39 ; s output . the motor is a low profile internal combustion engine having a height of less than about seven inches , and fits within the volume defined by the upper and lower portion when in their operational configuration .