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My Fish Finder Main => General Fishing Discussion => Topic started by: taxid on Jun 10, 2018, 03:05 PM
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I have a life vest I've had for years that uses a C02 cartridge to inflate by pulling a cord IIRR. Will the cartridge still be O.K. or should it be replaced?
I've never activated the cartridge as I've never had to.
Is this kind of vest passible for regulations in most states?
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O.K. found my answer. Could still be good but they are so cheap...
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O.K. found my answer. Could still be good but they are so cheap...
Most are dated. Law enforcement will ticket you if by chance they check you, it's expired, and you don't have another on board to cover your behind. Yeah, they're not expensive and easy to replace. I always fire my old one to make sure it works as designed before I replace the old one and there's always at least one more regular vest on board.
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Most are dated. Law enforcement will ticket you if by chance they check you, it's expired, and you don't have another on board to cover your behind. Yeah, they're not expensive and easy to replace. I always fire my old one to make sure it works as designed before I replace the old one and there's always at least one more regular vest on board.
Thanks.
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Just ensure you buy the correct rearming kit. I have to go back because I bought the wrong one for my auto inflater! Doh!
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Just ensure you buy the correct rearming kit. I have to go back because I bought the wrong one for my auto inflater! Doh!
Thank you! Good to know!
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Thank you! Good to know!
You're welcome! The size of the c02 cartridge was wrong when I went to replace.
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You may already know this or it may not apply because you always wear it anyway, but in NH (and most other states I believe) a type V inflatable life preserver must be worn to count towards your quota of life preservers required on board. If it's stowed, even accessibly, and you do not have a type III also stowed on board for each crewmember you may get a violation.
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What Jethro said is correct for NY and I believe the Coast Guard also.
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My inflateable from cabelas is a type III!
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My inflateable from cabelas is a type III!
Mine are 3’s too
(From Cabelas too)
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Mine are 3’s too
(From Cabelas too)
I made sure to check. We get coast guard visits out on long island sound and those guys stick to the book.
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Mine are 3’s too
(From Cabelas too)
sorry, they are II's.
Type !'s are the best.
But I'm still good.
Here are NY laws on PFD's -
https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/documents/PFDLawsofNewYork.pdf (https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/boating/documents/PFDLawsofNewYork.pdf)
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I as well bought an auto inflatable that is specifically marked type III rather than "type V with type 3 performance" but I am still doubtful I won't have an issue if I get checked. Around here they tend to make things more complicated and I wouldn't be surprised if they can find me in violation anyway, just because it's inflatable. NH Marine Patrol can be brutal.
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If its type 3 you are good. No one is more brutal than the coast guard and they had no issues with mine. Even so Jefthro I feel your pain and do my best to avoid those situations.
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i have my boat an equipment checked each year at the coast guard station takes a few minutes but well worth it however the state and local laws can be different so a call to your dec and sheriffs office won't hurt ......
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Inflatable pfd's can be type l, ll, lll or V and all are acceptable as long as in good shape an has coast guard approval tag
I'm retired coast guard...but been retired 20yrs.
icejohn
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Some need back up if not worn
(https://s15.postimg.cc/pc63d1ng7/B3_B9_E2_AF-_DCB4-4129-_A08_E-_C6_FB4697_AB4_F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pc63d1ng7/)
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Inflatable pfd's can be type l, ll, lll or V and all are acceptable as long as in good shape an has coast guard approval tag
I'm retired coast guard...but been retired 20yrs.
icejohn
Thanks for your service.
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Thanks for your service.
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Funny story icejohn.
Few years back on my old boat (21' striper seaswirl) took it out to Brenton reef (RI) and as soon as we got there and ran a drift for bass the engine would not start back up. long story short one of the wires in the engine melted somehow and upon calling sea tow they wanted $1100 to tow us back. I laughed. Called the coastguard and asked them if they could tow us in and they said no. Called them again and said our anchor line was too short (it was - 120' of water) and we were drifting away to sea towards block island and the open ocean. They called back and said they were running ashes out to sea and would grab us on the way back. Sure enough they did and I could not thank them enough! I offered them all $$ to grab lunch but they declined. I ended up sending them a nice letter and gift card to subway as a thank you.
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Funny story icejohn.
Few years back on my old boat (21' striper seaswirl) took it out to Brenton reef (RI) and as soon as we got there and ran a drift for bass the engine would not start back up. long story short one of the wires in the engine melted somehow and upon calling sea tow they wanted $1100 to tow us back. I laughed. Called the coastguard and asked them if they could tow us in and they said no. Called them again and said our anchor line was too short (it was - 120' of water) and we were drifting away to sea towards block island and the open ocean. They called back and said they were running ashes out to sea and would grab us on the way back. Sure enough they did and I could not thank them enough! I offered them all $$ to grab lunch but they declined. I ended up sending them a nice letter and gift card to subway as a thank you.
Sharps...we used to tow boats all the time but local marinas and tow companies started to complain that we were taking money away from their businesses so we had to refer the towing to available businesses except for emergencies and the satisfaction of being able to help by doing our jobs is all that we need...although once in a while we were surprized with some pizzas sent to the station...glad they were able to help you.
John