"Steve" wrote in message
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1. The PFDs on charter boats, by and large, are not designed, nor are they
durable enough for frequent and daily use. I would imagine that they would
have to be replaced (or repaired ) at least once a season. Broken
buckles,
straps knotted or torn loose buy people without and understanding of how
to
put them on or take them off.

Jeez...they're expensive. The orange bulky ones, which work just fine, are
under ten bucks at West Marine. Not the same as the even bulkier ones that I
see designated as "offshore vests", but still.....ten bucks.