Personal Flotation Devices - CORRECT CRAFT super air 230 2018 Owner's Manual

Section 1

Personal Flotation Devices

Federal law requires that you have at least one wearable Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) of the proper size (Type I, II, III or V), for
each person on board or being towed, and at least one throwable
PFD (Type IV) in the boat. PFDs must be Coast Guard approved, in
good and serviceable condition and the appropriate size for the
user. To meet requirements, each lifesaving device must have a
current, legible USCG approval stamp permanently affixed. At the
beginning of each season, inspect life jackets (PFDs) for damage
and test for proper flotation. Refer to the lifejacket (PFD)
manufacturer's information.
REMEMBER - The best PFD is the one that is worn – that is, the one
that can save your life. PFDs are intended to save lives; it is highly
recommended that you and your passengers wear them while in the
boat. Learn how to use them and adjust as necessary for comfort. It
is especially important that children and non-swimmers wear a life
jacket (PFD) at all times. Make certain all passengers know where
life jackets are located, how to put on and properly adjust their life
jackets (PFDs), and that life jackets are readily accessible at all
times.
Your dealer can help you select appropriate life jackets (PFDs) and
throwable lifesaving devices for your area. Some PFDs are specially
made for use while waterskiing or wakeboarding and are not
U.S.C.G. approved. Please check local law with respect to their use.
Some states require children to wear a PFD at all times. There are
four types of wearable PFDs (Type I, II, III or V) and one throwable
type of PFD (Type IV) used for throwing in emergency situations.
Examples of these USCG approved PFDS are shown below:
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Type I PFD – Offshore Lifejacket: This PFD is
designed for extended survival in rough, open
water. It usually will turn an unconscious person
face up and has over 22 pounds of buoyancy.
This is the best PFD to keep you afloat in remote
regions where rescue may be slow in coming.