I just purchased an 18' bass boat that will only be used
on inland lakes and rivers. What are the regulations
for PFD's? I know I need a wearable one for each
person aboard but how about a throwable device?
Some people say yes some say no. What's the deal?

Thanks!
CJ

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:51:06 -0600, "Jack S."
wrote:

I just purchased an 18' bass boat that will only be used
on inland lakes and rivers. What are the regulations
for PFD's? I know I need a wearable one for each
person aboard but how about a throwable device?
Some people say yes some say no. What's the deal?

Minimum: One throwable device.

Look up your state's boating regulations on the Internet - all the
detail is in there. Most states also publish a boater's guide - go to
a boat dealer and get one.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:51:06 -0600, "Jack S."
wrote:

I just purchased an 18' bass boat that will only be used
on inland lakes and rivers. What are the regulations
for PFD's? I know I need a wearable one for each
person aboard but how about a throwable device?
Some people say yes some say no. What's the deal?

Minimum: One throwable device.

Look up your state's boating regulations on the Internet - all the
detail is in there. Most states also publish a boater's guide - go to
a boat dealer and get one.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom

The square cushions count as a throwable device. And they are handy to have
when you want to take a little nap.
Bill

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 23:51:06 -0600, "Jack S."
wrote:

I just purchased an 18' bass boat that will only be used
on inland lakes and rivers. What are the regulations
for PFD's? I know I need a wearable one for each
person aboard but how about a throwable device?
Some people say yes some say no. What's the deal?

I was contracted to write the entire Coast Guard safety manual, which
I did. I demanded a 9 figure payment for doing it, and got it.