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Flotation DevicesEvery vessel of any description, except sailboards, must carry one U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type I, Il' lil or V flotation device of suitable size for each person on board, plus one U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type IV throwable device in each boat, except for personal watercraft canoes, kayaks and sailboards.
TYPE I (Offshore Life Jacket))-Designed to turn an unconscious
person in water to vertical or slightly backward position. 20 pounds
buoyancy
Varieties include boardsailing vests, deck suits, work vests, hybrid PFDs, and others.
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TYPE II (Nearshore Buoyant Vest)-Designed to turn an unconscious
person to a vertical or slightly backward position. 15 1/2 pounds buoyancy
TYPE III (Flotation Aid)-Designed to keep a conscious person in
vertical or slightly backward position. 15 1/2 pounds buoyancy. Less turning
ability than Type II, designed for water activities, such as skiing .
TYPE IV (Throwable Device)-Designed to be thrown to a person in the
water and not worn. 16 1/2 pounds buoyancy.
TYPE V (Special use device)-Designed only for specific activities.
Check label for limits of use.
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