Most boaters are aware that when boating there should be a personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board. But some may not know that there are different kinds of life jackets that function differently and serve different purposes. Knowing the differences between each PFD will help you choose the one that best suits your boating needs.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Designed for extended survival in rough, open water
\n\u2022 Will normally turn an unconscious person face-up
\n\u2022 Has more than 22 pounds of buoyancy
\n\u2022 Best PFD to keep you afloat in remote regions where rescue may be slow coming<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Designed for calm inland water where there is chance for fast rescue
\n\u2022 Less bulky and less expensive than a Type I PFD
\n\u2022 Several sizes available for both adults and children
\n\u2022 Many will turn an unconscious person face-up in the water<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Considered the most comfortable with styles for different boating activities and sports
\n\u2022 Designed for use in calm water where there is a good chance of fast rescue
\n\u2022 Generally does not turn an unconscious person face-up
\n\u2022 Available in many sizes and styles<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Designed to be thrown to a person in the water
\n\u2022 Needs to be kept readily available for emergencies<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Made specific activities
\n\u2022 Includes work vests, pullover vests and deck suits<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Rely on inflatable chambers that provide buoyancy when inflated
\n\u2022 Less bulky that inherently buoyant life jackets
\n\u2022 Available in type I-III
\n\u2022 Contain a backup oral inflation tube<\/p>\n