wakeboards or other recreational equip-
ment. A Type V PFD provides performance
of either a Type I, II or III PFD (as marked
on its label) and must be used according
to the label requirements. In addition, one
throwable Type IV PFD must also be on
board. As the owner, obtaining the appro-
priate PFDs is your responsibility, and so
is determining whether people on-board,
including those who are underage, are re-
quired to wear PFDs when underway. Your
MasterCraft dealer can, and will be happy
to, assist you with your purchase of appro-
priate PFDs.
People on-board who cannot swim or
who are not strong swimmers, as well as
children, should wear PFDs at all times.
Note: Requirements for coastal waters and
inland waters differ. Check with the local
boating authorities for more information.
• Wearable PFDs must be readily acces-
sible in the boat.
• It should be possible to put on the PFDs
within a reasonable amount of time in
case of emergency.
• PFDs should never be stowed in plastic
bags, in locked or closed compartments
or have other gear stowed on top of
them.
• The U.S. Coast Guard, as well as Master-
Craft, recommends the wearing of PFDs
at all times when the vessel is underway,
even though it is not a requirement. The
best PFD is the one that is worn–that is,
the one that can save your life.
• Inatable PFDs must have a full cylin-
der and all status indicators on the ina-
tor must be green, or the device is NOT
serviceable, and is NOT considered a us-
able PFD for anyone on-board the ves-
sel.
• Coast Guard-approved inatable PFDs
are authorized for use on recreational
boats by persons at least 16 years of age.
• Some states require children to wear
PFDs at all times. Check with your state
boating safety ofcials for details. Be
certain to equip children with a PFD that
is appropriate for the size of the child.
The label will indicate the weight limits
for use.
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