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“Life Jackets”, are described as follows:
TYPE 1(Wearable): This off-shore PFD
has the greatest boyancy. It is most effec-
tive for all waters where rescue may be
delayed. Its design allows for turning most
unconscious persons in the water from a
face down position to a face up position,
assisting in the prevention of drowning.
Type II(Wearable): This near-shore PFD
provides less buoyancy than a Type I PFD.
It is intended for use in calm, inland wa-
ters or waters where there is a greater
chance of a quick rescue. It turns its
wearer to a face up position as does the
Type I PFD, but the turning action is not as
pronounced. A Type II PFD may not turn
as many persons to a face up position
under the same conditions as would a
Type I PFD.
Type III(Wearable): Classified as a flota-
tion aid, the Type III PFD permits the
wearer to place himself in a vertical or
face up position, but it will not do it auto-
matically as would a Type I or Type II PFD.
The Type III PFD has the same minimum
buoyancy as a Type II PFD, but it has little,
or no, turning ability. It is intended for use
in calm, inland waters where immediate
rescue is probable. The Type III PFD is
used most often by people participating in
water sports, as it is generally the most
comfortable type for continuous wear.
Type IV(Throwable): United States Coast
Guard regulations require at least one (1)
throwable Type IV PFD to be on board,
regardless of the number of passengers.
The Type IV PFD is not intended to be
worn; it is intended to be thrown to a
person who has fallen overboard and is
conscious. The Type IV PFD is held by the
user until rescued. The most common
examples of Type IV PFD’s are buoyant
cushions or ring buoys and they are re-
quired to be immediately available for use
and in serviceable condition.
Note: United States Coast Guard regula-
tions for the number and type of PFD’s are
the minimum required. Silverton recom-
mends exceeding the minimum require-
ments for your safety and the safety of
your passengers.
Fire Extinguishing Equipment
As a yacht owner, you are responsible to
maintain a minimum number and type of
portable fire extinguishers on board. All
fire extinguishers must be approved by the
United States Coast Guard and be readily
accessible and in serviceable condition.
United States Coast Guard classification
includes foam, carbon dioxide and chemi-
cal fire extinguishing materials, which are
described in detail in the Portable Fire
Extinguisher System Section of this
Owner’s Manual. Be certain to read and
have a thorough understanding of the
portable fire extinguishing equipment.
United States Coast Guard minimum
requirements for portable fire extinguish-
ers maintained aboard your yacht are as
follows:
✸ Yachts longer than 26 feet and
shorter than 40 feet: Two(2) Type B-I or
at least one(1) Type B-II portable, hand-
held fire extinguisher. If your yacht has a
fixed fire extinguishing system approved
by the United States Coast Guard, one(1)
Type B-I portable fire extinguisher is
required.