PFD

[crappiepappy]

"Heard" today that if you are using one of the "inflatable vests" it now has to be worn "at all times" whereas a "regular" PFD only has to be "in the boat". Anything to this? Was told this was a recent change. I carry both anyway...just wondering!

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Quoted from the 2010-2011 KY Fishing & Boating Guide :

"Check the label on inflatable types of PFD's. Some older models meet Coast Guard approval only when worn"
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It wouldn't surprise me, if the law changes or was changed, to say that inflatables have to be worn "at all times". PFD's (of any kind) don't do you much good if you're in the water, and the PFD is in the boat (when alone). They won't do you any good if you're thrown/fall from the boat & sinking, either ... even if someone else is with you.
The whole idea of the inflatables, is that they're more comfortable to wear ... cooler than the 'coat/vest' types ... and less bulky (to wear, or store). PFD's are pretty cheap insurance, when you take it into perspective. IMHO

... pappy

[Grumpy]

We went through this a couple of years ago. As someone said, check the label and it if say ONLY WHEN WORN, you must have it on at all times when in the boat or have another one readily available for each person in the boat. Check the KTDFW Fishing and Boating manuel at:

http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/2010fishguideboatingindex.pdf

Scroll through the pages to the part about PFD.

Grumpy