| Here is a list of required safety gear you should | | | | etc.; and one throwable Type IV device. ( A type |
| carry onboard. | | | | V PFD may be used in lieu of any wearable PFD, |
| Safety Equipment (required) | | | | if approved for the activity in which it is being |
| These are the USCG requirements for safety | | | | used. A TYPE V HYBRID MUST be worn to be |
| gear you need to have onboard. The USCG may | | | | legal.) . A type IV lifejacket is required for all |
| board your vessel to check your equipment so | | | | boats over 16ft, which is a Throwable flotation |
| check to see you have the correct gear and that | | | | device. NOTE; Coast Guard requires special |
| fire extinguishers are not out of date. | | | | PFDâs for children under 12 and wearing |
| A, Personal flotation devices (PFD) or Lifejackets. | | | | them on deck is mandatory, whereas for Adults |
| One approved Type I, II or III PFD for each | | | | wearing is only recommended. |
| person on board or being towed on water skis, | | | | |