Some boating articles indicate a large percentage of PWCs are owned by boaters. If boaters own them, it is hard to imagine they are the ones complaining. Much of the conflict occurs between city dwellers. Rural recreationists tend to have higher tolerance for alternative behaviors. Many people now on the water from both groups are from cities.
Boaters tend to be older.
PWC operators tend to be younger. Generally, younger people are more tolerant of different lifestyles than older people. PWC operators seek adventure and physically demanding recreation with strong social experiences. Boaters seek quieter, relaxing, nature oriented, non-physical leisure experiences. One group was well established before the other.