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Type I PFD – Offshore Life jacket: This PFD is designed for extended survival in rough,
open water. It usually will turn an unconscious person face up and has over 22 pounds
of buoyancy. This is the best PFD to keep you afloat in remote regions where rescue
may be slow in coming.
Type II PFD – Near Shore Buoyant Vest: This “classic” PFD comes in several
sizes for adults and children and is for calm inland water where there is
chance of fast rescue. It is less bulky and less expensive than a Type I, and
many will turn an unconscious person face up in the water.
Type III PFD - Flotation Aid: These life jackets are generally considered the
most comfortable, with styles for different boating activities and sports.
They are for use in calm water where there is good chance of fast rescue
since they will generally not turn an unconscious person face up. Flotation
aids come in many sizes and styles.
Type IV Throwable Device: These are designed to be thrown to a person
in the water. Throwable devices include boat cushions, ring buoys,
and horseshoe buoys. They are not designed to be worn and must be
supplemented by wearable PFD. It is important to keep these devices immediately
available for emergencies.
Type V PFD - Special Use Device : Special use PFDs include work vests, deck suits,
and hybrids for restricted use. Hybrid vests contain some internal buoyancy and are
inflatable to provide additional flotation. These PFDs may be used instead of a Type
I, II, or III PFD with non-towed participants if used in accordance with the approval
conditions on the label and if worn when the boat is underway. Some Type V PFDs
provide increased protection against hypothermia.
A Type V PFD must be worn to be counted toward the minimum
carriage requirements.
Special life jackets are available for skiing and other water sports.
These non-Coast Guard approved life jackets do not count as PFDs.
A portable fire extinguisher is required if your
boat has an inboard engine, or when fuel is
stored in closed stowage compartments.
Approved fire extinguishers are classified
by a letter symbol, either B-I or B-II with the B
designating that the material will extinguish
flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, etc. B-I
extinguishers are required for boats less than
26 feet in length. Check periodically to ensure
that the extinguisher is in working condition
and fully charged. Check local, state and federal
agencies as to laws and regulations.
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Owners
Manual
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