PFD Type III, Wearable (Figure B3) allows the wearer D. PFD Pointers
to place themselves in a vertical or slightly backward
position. It does not turn the wearer. It maintains the The purpose of a PFD is to help save your life. If you
wearer in a vertical or slightly backward position and want it to support you when you are in the water, it needs
has no tendency to turn the wearer face down. It has
the same buoyancy as a Type II PFD and may be ap-
to fit, float, and be in good condition.
propriate in areas where other people are commonly in- 1. Try the PFD on and adjust it until it fits comfortably
volved in water activities.
in and out of the water. Mark your PFD if you are
the only wearer.
2.
3.
To make sure the PFD works, wear it in the water.
This will show you how it works and give you confi-
dence when you use it.
Teach children how to put a PFD on and allow them
to try it in the water. That way, they know what the
PFD is for and how it works. They will feel more
comfortable with it if they suddenly find themselves
in the water.
Figure B3: Type III, Wearable
PFD Type IV, Throwable (Figure B4) is required in ad-
dition to the PFDs previously discussed. The most com- 4. If the PFD is wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before
mon Type IV PFD is a buoyant cushion or ring buoy. It
isdesignedtobethrowntoapersoninthewater,grasped
and held by the user until he or she is rescued. AType
storing it. Do not dry it in front of a radiator or heater.
Store it in a well ventilated area.
IV PFD should always be in serviceable condition and 5. Keep PFDs away from sharp objects which can tear
immediately available for use. Grasping this PFD may
be difficult if the rescue is delayed or if the user is over-
come by hypothermia (loss of body heat).
the fabric or puncture the floatation pads.
6. For their own safety and the safety of others, all
nonswimmers, poor swimmers, and small children
should wear PFD’s at all times, whether the boat is
stationary or moving.
7.
Check the PFD frequently to make sure that it is
not torn, that floatation pads have no leaks, and that
all seams and joints are securely sewn.
Figure B4: Type IV, Throwable
8.
If a PFD contains kapok, the kapok fibers may be-
come waterlogged and lose their buoyancy after the
vinyl inserts are punctured. If the kapok becomes
hard or if it is soaked with water, replace it. It may
not work when you need it.
PFD Type V, Wearable (Figure B5) when inflated, it
provides buoyancy equivalent to Type I, II, or III PFDs.
When it is deflated, however, it may not support some
people.
E. Fire Extinguisher
As the owner/operator of the boat, you are responsible
for supplying a fire extinguisher approved by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
Hand-held portable extinguisher(s) should be mounted
in a readily accessible location(s) away from the engine
compartment. All persons aboard should know the
location(s) and proper operation of the fire
extinguisher(s).
Figure B5: Type V, Wearable
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