Owner`s manual

Boating Safety
Sport Boat
1-5
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.
NOTICE
• 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
nonswimmers.
• At the beginning of each season, check PFDs
for damage and test for proper flotation.
TYPE I
LIFE PRESERVERS
KC-0041
TYPE II
BUOYANT VESTS
KC-0051
KC-0042
TYPE III
FLOTATION AIDS
TYPE IV
THROWABLE DEVICES
KC-0071
TYPE V HYBRID PFD
MUST BE WORN
WHEN UNDERWAY
KC-0043
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