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Originally Posted by NightWing
The 3 seat units are considered a boat and therefore, PFD wearing is not required. Certainly a good idea, but not required, other than to have 1 on board for every person. The only exception would be if a child 12 years or under was a passenger, then he or she would be required to wear a proper PFD.
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Additionally, PFDs shall be readily accessible. NH defines that as within arms reach and NOT in a closed container. Think about that for a moment and for most of you with boats, where do you keep your life jackets?
On a PWC or as a passenger on a skicraft (skicraft operators of any age are required to wear PFDs) where is readily accessible? 'Spose you could sit on it or hold it with one hand while you hold on for your very dear life with the other hand...
Wearing seems like the logical option and BTW it should be buckled up 'cause you're going to tumble into the water at some point. That's part of the fun!