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Originally Posted by coltgov101
During my many summers at the lake boats with upholstery had seat cushions that had shoulder straps so they could double as life jackets. Are these things still around or are they no longer acceptable ? I remember thinking they were kind of a joke.
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These are around--I have a pair in my sailboat to serve as cushions (all passengers wearing standard PFDs). The cushions are good to throw to a person overboard, but they are not substitutes for wearing a life jacket and do not count as having a life jacket on board. If you ever need to use one, make sure to put your arms through straps and hold cushion to chest (NOT your back!)