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fatlazyless · 08-18-2009, 09:42 AM

New York has a new state law requiring all boaters in boats up to 21' to wear pfd's from Nov 1 to May 1......hopefully with the kill switch lanyard attached....and a plan for how to get back into the boat....such as climbing up the outboard motor. Not sure if that is doable with an inboard-outboard powerdrive?

This new New York state pfd law goes into effect on Nov 1 2009, and applies to motorboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, peddle boats,,,,,any pleasure boat up to 21' and requires the pfd to be worn not just carried.

Sort of a pfd-seatbelt law or somethin.....In colder weather, a pfd worn under a windbreaker works like a fleece vest & helps keep'n warm.

08-18-2009, 09:42 AM	#13
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,525 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	New York has a new state law requiring all boaters in boats up to 21' to wear pfd's from Nov 1 to May 1......hopefully with the kill switch lanyard attached....and a plan for how to get back into the boat....such as climbing up the outboard motor. Not sure if that is doable with an inboard-outboard powerdrive? This new New York state pfd law goes into effect on Nov 1 2009, and applies to motorboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats, peddle boats,,,,,any pleasure boat up to 21' and requires the pfd to be worn not just carried. Sort of a pfd-seatbelt law or somethin.....In colder weather, a pfd worn under a windbreaker works like a fleece vest & helps keep'n warm. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 08-18-2009 at 10:28 AM.