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Over time various things we own rot out and have to be replaced. Spare tires, for instance, have to be replaced every 10 years for safety reasons. Life jackets on a boat will weather with age being subjected to the elements of being outdoors, getting wet from water sprays and just general aging process.

Inflatable bests have a canister that is used to auto inflate. These canisters only last 1 to 3 years and have to be replaced.

Foam vests will not lose their buoyancy but the material (cloth) can rot with age and from normal wear and tear. Children will be wearing these life jackets when they are on the boat so normal wear and tear will happen.

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