Ski Vest

Do you have to wear a life vest while operating a jet boat?
I have a sea doo challenger and I’m not clear on whether I have to wear a life vest while driving….is it in the same category as a jet ski? NJ/NY area
This vessel is classified as a boat, not a personal watercraft. That means you have to follow the laws and regulations regarding boats.
PFD’s (Life Jackets) are mandatory for PWC’s, however for boats the legal requirement stating the age of those who must wear a PFD on a boat goes by the state’s boating laws. Most state requirements require 12 or 14 years of age before wearing them is optional on boats.
If you are new or a beginner to boating, or can’t swim, you should never take that life jacket off until you are at a dock or at shore.
Water is one of the best and most efficient killers of people when it comes to people doing something stupid on or in the water. Always wear your life vest when underway.
How to Water Ski : Understand the Importance of Waterskiing Life Vests
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NEW WEST MARINE 4 BUCKLE WATER SKI VEST ADULT MEDIUM $18.23 |
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Sea-Doo Youth/Petite/XS Ski-PWC-Wake Vest/Jacket 2 PACK $39.98 |
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Sea-Doo Youth/Petite/XS Ski-PWC-Wakeboard Vest/Jacket $19.99 |
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1 Belt/1 Zipper SKI Vest/Life Jacket $10.00 |
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O’Brien Ladies Medium Neoprene Water Ski Vest Baby Blue $19.95 |
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NWT womens O’NEILL Flare Reactor Ski VEST ~ size 4 ~ USCG $78.26 |
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Stearns Flotation Aid- Type III PFD Ski Vest: youth; 50-90 lbs. $15.00 |
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STEARNS Life saving Ski Vest Jacket Kids Youth 26-29 ” LONG uscg app. Type3 PFD $6.00 |
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Ski Style Youth Life Jacket Stearns Boating Safety Vest Fishing 1601 $16.34 |
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CONNELLY ADULT XSMALL SKI/WAKEBOARD VEST CHEST SIZE XS 28-32 TYPE III PFD NICE $14.99 |