It is really not a rule it is common sense.
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Originally posted by TXHUNT3R View Posthmm, I'm bad about wearing mine. Of course the kids always have them on but I can see a good point here, one stump, you get knocked out, its over real fast. yikes
For a few years now my rule has been everybody wears them no matter how hot it is or how much of a pain it can be!
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Originally posted by Double L View PostOne more note, I read somewhere when I was looking into the inflatables that they are not recommended for non-swimmers.
One other thing I'll mention, in addition to wearing your life jacket while underway, make sure your kill switch works and make sure you are hooked up every time!!!
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I don't wear my life vest like I should but I ALWAYS wear my kill switch while running the motor. Seen some accidents over the years in West Matagorda that could have been avoided if they had the kill switch clipped to them. A boat going in circles with people in the water is something I hope I never see again.
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Good Topic. I have inflatables but I do worry if they will activate. Also, Inflatables are not CG approved on kids under 13 years old, no matter how big they are in stature. Secondly, an inflatable is only counted as a PFD in the boat if it's worn. I know it's a grey area but by the letter of the law, if you're not wearing it, you need to have a traditional life vest in the boat for each person.
Anytime the big motor is running, we have them on unless we are idling from one spot to another across a cove in broad daylight.
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Make sure you buy high quality self inflatables. Mustang is all we have worn through years of saltwater tournaments. We tested some cheap bass pro models that we had as extras. There was a lot of corrosion around the CO2 canister and one of the two did not inflate. Mustang jacket and the kill switch can save your life.
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Originally posted by glen View PostI've seen them deploy about 10 times and never seen one fail. I hear people saying they are not guaranteed to work but I've never seen it and looked for evidence of a failure and can't find one. Founds lots of article about having them in craft and not worn. Anyone ever had one fail?
Same here. Been wearing an automatic inflatable for over 10 years and never had one fail, even the cheaper brands.
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