NJ Saltwater Fisherman Forums
Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: BoBlvd on May 30, 2011, 08:05:36 AM
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my friend recently purchased a 24' bayliner cabin cruiser. he has type II vests already but due to the size of the boat, must we purchase type I vests for this vessel for it to be legal? most of our boating will take place at or near Sandy Hook and probally not more than 5 miles off shore... does anyone know the rules on this please?
Mike
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As far as fulfilling the law, the type II vests are fine (as long as you have one for everyone aboard). You must also carry a type IV (throwable) as well.
Read more here: PFD Requirements (http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/life_jacket_wear_wearing_your_life_jacket.aspx)
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That is the requirement but consider where you are going with the boat. Inshore Type II are fine but if you are venturing offshore I would recommend teh Type I.
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thanks guys i actually really like BOTH of your replies!!! the first answer fills our legal requirements and the second post just makes dang good sense!!! thanks guys
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If you carry passengers for hire you need the type I. Private vessel type 2 or 3 fills the requirements. An inflatable does not count as a PFD unless it is worn. Just having it aboard does not go into the count of PFDs on board. (Unless they changed the law in the past several years).
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An inflatable does not count as a PFD unless it is worn.
whs Type V (inflatables) must be worn.