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Type III, Flotation-aid Life
v e s t i s d e s i g n e d s o t h a t
conscious wearers can turn face-up.
Often designed for comfort while
engaged in water skiing or other
forms of water activities.
Type IV, Throwable Devices,
horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and
buoyant cushions are designed to
be grasped, not worn.
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Section 1• Safety
Before purchasing PFDs, ensure that there is an
attached tag indicating they are approved by the
U.S.Coast Guard or by your National Boating Law
Enforcement Agency.
The operator is responsible for instructing everyone
onboard on their location and use. The best
precaution is to wear the PFD at all times while
on the boat.
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Type V, Special-Use devices,
sailboat harnesses, white water
vests, float coats, and hybrid
vests which have minimum
inherent buoyancy and an
inflatable chamber.
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