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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Personal Flotation Devices
Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II, III or V Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) for each person on-board or being towed, and at least one Type IV throwable
PFD in the craft.
PFDs are intended to help save lives. You and your passengers should wear a PFD
whenever boating. It is very important children and non-swimmers wear a PFD at all
times. Make sure all passengers know how to put on and properly adjust their PFDs.
Also, select the proper type PFD for your kind of boating to ensure your time on the
water is safe. There are four types of PFDs to wear and one type used for throwing in
emergency situations.
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. Type III come in various styles and some are
designed for water sport activities.
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TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
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TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
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