I'm not opposed to this or wearing pfds...both can save your life. I see too many stupid people on the water that don't have a clue. S hit happens so fast that you don't have time to go put a pfd on. It can mean the difference of 5-10 minutes in 50 degree water...saving your life.
I do think Spence hit it spot on though, I'll bet there are startling numbers of what size boats are most prone to accidents or people falling over...and I'm betting that it's not typically happening on 50' cruisers either.
The only issue I have is if you have a bow babe on board with factory floatation....you can't cover natural floatation with factory made
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
If they really want to curb deaths on the water, they should require people take a class before driving a boat. Something that covers safety, the laws, operating a boat, managing passengers, etc. No need for a license, but require a certificate of completion be carried by anyone at the helm.
There are far too many jackwads that have no clue what they are doing when on the water. I'd bet this would save far more lives than the .00001% saved by requiring life vests on boats under 18'.
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