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under 13
U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket
12 years of age and under on a 19 foot boat or less.
Apart from the question of the number of personal life jacket requirements per person, it is wise to have 50% more in hand. This is apart from floatation devices: benches that will float, seating and anything else that will also float.
whenever underway
under 13
Take a head count and ensure all are wearing a life jacket
12 years of age and under on a 19 foot boat or less.
A personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. They're required if you're out on a boat most places.
whenever underway
It depends on the size of the boat and its capacity.
Should be approved by the Boating Safety Institute