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Type I (Wearable): This offshore PFD has the
greatest buoyancy. It is most ef fective for all
waters where rescue may be delayed. Its design
allows for turning most unconscious persons
in the water , from a face down position to a
face up position, assisting in the prevention of
drowning.
Type II (W earable): This near -shore PFD
provides less buoyancy than a Type I PFD. It
is intended for use in calm, inland waters or
waters where there is a greater chance of a quick
rescue. It turns its wearer to a face up position
as does the Type I PFD, but the turning action is
not as pronounced. A Type II PFD may not turn
as many persons to a face up position under the
same conditions as would a Type I PFD.
Type III (Wearable): Classi
fi
ed as a
fl
otation
aid, the Type III PFD permits the wearer to place
himself in a vertical or face up position, but it
will not do it automatically as would a Type I
or Type II PFD. The Type III PFD has the same
minimum buoyancy as a Type II PFD, but it has
little, or no, turning ability. It is intended for use
in calm, inland waters where immediate rescue
is probable. The Type III PFD is used most
often by people participating in water sports,
as it is generally the most comfortable type for
continuous wear.
Type IV (Thr owable): United States Coast
Guard regulations require at least one (1) throw-
able Type IV PFD to be on board, regardless of
the number of passengers. The Type IV PFD
is not intended to be worn; it is intended to be
thrown to a person who has fallen overboard and
is conscious. The Type IV PFD is held by the
user until rescued. The most common examples
of Type IV PFD’s are buoyant cushions or ring
buoys, which are required to be immediately
available for use and in serviceable condition.
Note: United States Coast Guard regulations for
the number and type of PFD’s are the minimum
required. Silverton recommends exceeding the
minimum requirements for your safety and the
safety of your passengers.
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
As a yacht owner, you are responsible to maintain
a minimum number and type of portable
fi
re ex-
tinguishers on board. All
fi
re extinguishers must
be approved by the United States Coast Guard,
be readily accessible, and in serviceable condi-
tion. United States Coast Guard classi
fi
cation
includes foam, carbon dioxide, and chemical
fi
re
extinguishing materials, which are described in
detail in the
Portable Fire Extinguisher System
Section of this Owner’s Manual. Be certain to
read and have a thorough understanding of the
portable
fi
re extinguishing equipment. United
States Coast Guard minimum requirements for
portable
fi
re extinguishers maintained aboard
your yacht are as follows:
•
Yachts longer than 26 feet and shorter than
40 feet: Two (2) Type B-I or at least one (1)
Type B-II portable, hand-held
fi
re extinguisher.
If your yacht has a
fi
xed
fi
re extinguishing sys-
tem approved by the United States Coast Guard,
one (1) Type B-I portable
fi
re extinguisher is
required.
•
Yachts longer than 40 feet and shorter than
65 feet: Three (3) Type B-I or one (1) Type B-I
and one (1) Type B-II portable, hand held
fi
re ex-
tinguishers. If your yacht has a
fi
xed
fi
re extin-
guishing system approved by the United States
Coast Guard, two (2) type B-I or one (1) Type
B-II portable
fi
re extinguisher is required.
Note: United States Coast Guard regulations are
the minimum requirements. Silverton recom-
mends exceeding the minimum requirements
for your safety.