Is this flotation device coast guard approved? This is my local YMCA requirement.
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I don't think so, it's been a great little float for having the little one next to me in the pool, but I would not trust it for real life saving duty. A determined kid could pretty easily get into a dangerous situation with it.
218105
Sorry, I can't answer that. I bought it for my grandchild who lives in another state, so I don't have the product here to look into that.
969803
I have not tested the metrics of how much weight the float will hold up, however depending on the density of your PVC pole it may float itself. I'd test it in a controlled environment before trusting any water rig, but you could cap the ends of the pole trapping air in the pole causing it to be more buoyant.
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This vest is USCG Approved Type V, with Type III Performance. It is made by AbsoluteOutdoor.com Cust Service 320-252-2056. It is a great vest with a mesh storage case. is has auto inflate with contact with water which can be disengaged, and auto inflate with a cord, or by mouth. It is light weight and does not interfere with any movements. I use it for fishing and it doesn't interfere in any way. The storage bag is heavy mesh I attached it to my fish finder case so it is always available when I go to the boat. Hope this helps.
1495849
Yes it is! That was one of my concerns as well. It is sufficient to hold the rod in place. I have had mine for 2 years now and love it!
264178
Ditto to the other answers. The Coast Guard info is silk screened on the inside of the back panel.
34434
Although this vest has been great for our 4 year old (now 5) I have no information that indicates that it is Coast Guard approved.
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As I remember, it was plastic...not what was needed for us...might be ok if your boat is small.
1154452
Absolutely!! I have a Trident-13 Angler kayak, With a weight-limit of 450-lbs. And me being a bigger guy, (6-2', 240 lbs.) And loaded - down with fishing gear, cooler, etc. etc.So I'm pushing the limit, if not exceeding it by a few pounds, And Work's Great for me!!. & with a Universal Deep-Cycle 12-Volt Sealed Battery,, (about $100 roughly), I've ran in 3-ft. Sea's against a 10-knot head wind for 6 to 8 hrs. At a time at 1/2 -speed, 20+ - miles out in the Gulf Of Mexico off Pensacola Florida's Beach,, And didn't even use 1/2 the charge!! Grant it you won't be able to pull a Skier behind you,, But it will most definitely get you where you want to go in your 12-ft. Aluminum Boat!! It's a strong motor!! I definitely recommend it !! Hope This helps you, Best Regards, Thomas (Tommy) Myers. Pensacola, Florida.
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It depends on if your child can swim. This is a swim vest, not a life vest. I put my non-swimmer in it and he went completely under water. It's not a flotation device. If your child can swim already, it might be good for snorkeling - it is thin and light weight.
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I have this same unit and use it in the south florida area. It does have Navionics gold and accurate depths from what I can tell. Very happy with this unit on my skiff.
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Yes! It sure is! Wouldn't have purchased it if it wasn't Coast Guard approved. In fact, if your life vests are not approved by the Coast Guard, they can ticket you! I'd rather be safe than sorry with a great life vest for an infant.
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I need a water resistant device to be fixed in life vests of offshore workers as a way to make easier a rescue operation in case of accident. So I need a water resistant device that works worldwide. Thank you
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Yes, it is made by a Marine equipment company that has to comply with nautical marine manufacturers code (NMMC). Check it out on their website.
221634
I am not a salt water boater but do have some knowledge of your need. The radios do not have the maritime channels that I believe you would need to contact the Coast Guard. They work best as contact with another/other radio(s) tuned to matching frequencies. For that purpose, and within the limitations of technology, they work great.
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I agree with Rodney, it should be fine on that rod. I also have it on a heavier rod.
974636
Not with any luck. It is a life jacket, it's purpose is to keep you afloat if you are not a good swimmer or if laws wherever you are boating or floating in my case mandate it.
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Read the U.S. Coast Guard description of life vest ratings to understand. A vest adds buoyancy to an already naturally buoyant human being. Thirteen pounds of buoyancy for example would be too much for a person under 90lbs. and adequate for anyone bigger than that. You can't float a 30 pound hunk of iron from on of these but you can float a 300 pound. man.