The number of wearable personal flotation devices (PFDs) required on a boat is primarily determined by the vessel's capacity, which is based on its length and the number of passengers it can legally carry. Regulations often require one wearable PFD for each person on board, regardless of age. Additionally, specific local or state laws may impose additional requirements, such as having extra PFDs for children or certain types of boats. Always check the regulations applicable to your area for compliance.
the length of the boat
the length of the boat
the length of the boat
The best place to put PFDs while you're on the water is on your body. You should always wear your PFD when you boat.
The best place to put PFDs while you're on the water is on your body. You should always wear your PFD when you boat.
Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs
Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children under 13 years of age in North Carolina.
US - on private waterways/lakes. Some states do not require PFDs at all. On USCG patrolled waters - it depends on the size of the boat, there is a foot length or displacement, over which passengers are not required to wear a PFD.
In an open container near the passengers seats
In an open container near the passengers seats
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida. Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
Length of a boat determines the equipment a boat must carry.