CENTURY BOATS OWNER’S MANUAL – GENERAL INFORMATION MODEL YEAR 2017
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Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)
PFDs are intended to help you save your own life. You and your passengers should wear a PFD whenever boating.
It is especially important that children or non-swimmers wear a PFD at all times.
Make certain you know how to
use PFDs. Try it on and make adjustments for a comfortable fit. Show children how to properly put on a PFD. There
are three types of acceptable PFDs to wear and one type used for throwing in emergency situations.
TYPE I LIFE PRESERVER:
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Has more than 20 lbs. of buoyancy and will turn an
unconscious person slightly backward or vertical in
the water.
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This type is good for non-swimming adults and when
far from shore.
TYPE II BUOYANT VEST:
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Has more than 15.5 lbs. of buoyancy and will turn an
unconscious person slightly backward or vertical in
the water.
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A Type II PFD is more comfortable to wear than a Type 1
and is good for children.
TYPE III FLOTATION AIDS:
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Has more than 15.5 lbs. of buoyancy and will keep
a conscious person slightly backward or vertical in
the water.
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A Type III PFD can be used waterskiing or fishing.
TYPE IV THROWABLE DEVICES
:
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Has more than 16.5 lbs. of buoyancy.
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A throwable must always be kept handy for
emergency situations.
Special PFDs are available for skiing and other water sports.
These PFDs are constructed with materials suitable for high
impact falls into the water.
