OWNER’S MANUAL
YACHTING SAFETY
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TYPE III
KC-0004C-A
Figure 2-29
Type IV Personal Flotation Device
These PFDs are designed to be thrown to a person in
the water who can grab and hold it while being rescued.
Never wear a Type IV PFD.
TYPE IV
KC-0007C-A
Figure 2-30
Type V Life Jacket
This life jacket is designed for special activities and may
be worn instead of a Type I, II or III life jacket if used in
accordance with the approval conditions on the label. If
a Type V life jacket is part of the minimum on-board life
jacket requirements and if it has a label that indicates
“required to be worn,” it must be worn at all times.
Otherwise one additional Type I, II or III life jacket must be
on-board to satisfy the minimum life jacket requirements.
Some Type V life jackets provide increased protection
against hypothermia.
TYPE V
KC-0005C-A
Figure 2-31
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL
Visual distress signal (VDS) equipment is required by the
U.S. Coast Guard for all yachts operating on U.S. coastal
waters. Yachts owned in the United States and operating
on the high seas must also carry VDS equipment.
The visual distress equipment signal must be readily
accessible and in serviceable condition.
Make sure all passengers on-board understand how to
operate all VDS.
VDS must be:
• USCG-approved
• In proper operating condition
• Safety stowed and in a readily accessible area and
within immediate reach at all times
• Within the clearly marked expiration date stamp on
the device (where applicable)
Types of VDS vary by emergency situations. VDS are
classified as either pyrotechnic or non-pyrotechnic.
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