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SAFETY
Type I:
Most buoyant PFD and effective on all waters,
especially open, rough water.
Type II:
Good for calm water near shore on most inland
waters where quick rescue is likely.
Type III:
Good for most inland water applications where
quick rescue is likely. Come in various styles and some
are designed for watersport activities.
Type IV:
Intended for heavy traffic inland waters where
help is always available. Designed to be thrown to a
person in the water and should never be worn.
Type V:
Inflatable design for special use activities and
may be used instead of a Type I, II or III PFD 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.
If a Type V PFD is to be counted toward the minimum carriage
requirements, it must be worn. Special PFDs are available for
skiing and other water sports. These PFDs are constructed with
materials suitable for high-impact falls.
Keep the following PFD points in mind:
Set an example and wear your PFD. Require your
passengers to wear them also.
Make sure the PFD fits properly; this is especially
important for children and nonswimmers.
At the beginning of each season, check PFDs for
damage and test for proper flotation.
Your Tigé Dealer can help you select appropriate PFDs
and throwable lifesaving devices for your area.
TYPE V HYBRID PFD
MUST BE WORN
WHEN UNDERWAY
TYPE IV
THROWABLE DEVICES
TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
Navigation Lights
All power boats underway between sunset and sunrise must display proper
navigation lights. All boats at anchor must display a proper anchor light. The
anchor light must be visible 360 degrees. USCG Regulations and
International Law require that all craft venturing beyond the “Line of
Demarcation” into International Waters, during hours of darkness, must be
equipped with proper navigation lighting and the navigation lights must be
above the sheer line or rub-rail. Boats with navigation lighting below the
sheer line may not operate in International Waters from sundown to sunup.
Horn or Whistle
All boats over 16 ft (4.8 m) in length must be equipped with an operable
horn or whistle, audible from one mile.
Fire Extinguisher
All boats between 16 ft and 26 ft (4.8 m and
7.9 m) must carry one Marine Type USCG-
approved Type B (gasoline, oil or grease)
portable fire extinguisher in operable condition
and in an accessible location. Make sure all
passengers know the location and operating
procedure of each extinguisher.
Check the pressure gauge regularly for proper
pressure; have the extinguisher filled if necessary.
OVERCHARGED
RECHARGE
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