Monterey 180 FS Owner's Manual page 53

Chapter 1
TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
KC-0041
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
KC-0051
TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
KC-0042
TYPE IV
THROWABLE DEVICES
KC-0071
TYPE V HYBRID PFD
MUST BE WORN
WHEN UNDERWAY
KC-0043
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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. Come in
various styles and some are designed for
watersport activities.
Type IV: Intended for heavy traffic inland waters
where help is always available. Designed to
be thrown to a person in the water and
should never be worn.
Type V: Inflatable design for special use activities
and may be used instead of a Type I, II, or
III PFD if used in accordance with the
approval conditions on the label and if worn
when the boat is underway. Some Type V
PFDs provide increased protection against
hypothermia.
If a Type V PFD is to be counted toward
●
the minimum carriage requirements, it
must be worn.
● Special PFDs are available for skiing
and other watersports. These PFDs are
constructed with materials suitable for
high impact falls.
Keep the following PFD points in mind:
● Set an example and wear your PFD. Require
your passengers to wear them also.
Make sure the PFD fits properly; this is
●
especially important for children and non-
swimmers.
● At the beginning of each season, check PFDs for
damage and test for proper flotation.
NOTICE