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BOATING STUDY GUIDE -CH 2 EXPOUND FURTHER #4.
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BOATING STUDY GUIDE -CH 2 EXPOUND FURTHER #4PFD (personal flotation device) - correct answer -most important safety equipment
-should wear whenever boating
-should always have on board
-must be approved by coast guard
-must be right size
-must have enough buoyancy
Type I PFD--offshore - correct answer -for rough/remote waters
-turn unconcious wearer face side up in water
-hard to swim in
-adult--22 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
Type II PFD--near shore - correct answer -for calm, inland water
-less bulky than Type I
-may not turn unconscious wearer face side up in the water
-adult--15 lbs buoyancy
-child--11 lbs
Type III PFD--flotation aid - correct answer -calm, inland water
-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
Type IV PFD--throw able device - correct answer -throw to someone who fell overboard
-held, not worn
Ex: ring buoy, horseshoe buoy, floating cushions
Type V PFD--special use - correct answer Ex: deck suits, work vests, board sailing
vests
-special uses and locations
PFD label - correct answer -intended use of device
-size of person it will fit
-special care instructions
-how to properly wear it
-if its US coast guard approved
Check label of PFD to - correct answer -right size
-right type for activity
-US coast guard approved
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