Boating Exam Ch 2
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1. PFD (personal flota- -most important safety equipment
tion device) -should wear whenever boating
-should always have on board
-must be approved by coast guard
-must be right size
-must have enough buoyancy
2. Type I PFD--off- -for rough/remote waters
shore -turn unconcious wearer face side up in water
-hard to swim in
-adult--22 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
3. Type II PFD--near -for calm, inland water
shore -less bulky than Type I
-may not turn unconscious wearer face side up in the water
-adult--15 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
4. Type III PFD--flota- -calm, inland water
tion aid -specifically made for water sports
Ex: float coats, fishing vests, water sport vests
-will not turn unconcious face side up
-adult-- 15 lbs
-child--11 lbs
5. Type IV PFD--throw -throw to someone who fell overboard
able device -held, not worn
Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions
6. Type V PFD--special Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing vests
use -special uses and locations
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