Foam Class Pfds; Inflatable Class Pfds; Hybrid Class Pfds; Table 2-3. Pfd Minimum Buoyancy Requirements - Foam - Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Owner's Manual

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Foam Class PFDs

Foam type PFDs are inherently buoyant and are used for:
• Adult, Youth, Child, and Infants
• Swimmers, poor swimmers, and non-swimmers
Table 2-3. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements – Foam
Wearable Size
Adult
Youth
Child and Infant
Throwable:
Cushion
Ring Buoy
The throwable PFD is only available in the Foam class.

Inflatable Class PFDs

The inflatable PFD may be more comfortable to wear but may not be used by children under 16 years of
age. Each inflatable PFD must have an operational gas cylinder and the individual must be knowledgeable
in its use and the condition of the PFD. Inflatable PFDs may not satisfy the requirement to carry PFDs, as
established by Federal Regulations.
Table 2-4. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements – Inflatable
Wearable Size
Adult

Hybrid Class PFDs

Hybrid PFDs are both foam filled and are inflatable.
Table 2-5. PFD Minimum Buoyancy Requirements – Hybrid
Wearable Size
Adult
Youth
Child
2–26
Type
I
II & III
V
II & III
V
II
IV
Type
I & II
III
V
Type Inherent Buoyancy
II & III
V
II & III
V
II
Inherent Buoyancy (Foam)
22 pounds
15.5 pounds
15.5 to 22 pounds
11 pounds
11 to 15.5 pounds
7 pounds
20 pounds
16.5 & 32 pounds
Inherent Buoyancy
34 pounds
22.5 pounds
22.5 to 34 pounds
Inflated Total Buoyancy
10 pounds
7.5 pounds
9 pounds
7.5 pounds
7 pounds
22 pounds
22 pounds
15 pounds
15 pounds
12 pounds
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