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ing maneuvers. The Engine Cut- The Old USCG Ap-
Off Switch Link must be attached proval System divided
whenever the boat is operating PFDs into Types: I, II,
on plane or greater than displace- III IV, and V. The US
ment speed Coast Guard and Can-
2. My boat doesn’t have a Engine ada’s PFD regulatory
Cut-Off Switch, do I need to install agency, Transport Can-

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one? No, unless the boat was built on ada, have joined forces to create
or after Jan.1,2020. an approval system that works in
The shutdown of the engine is both countries. Instead of des-
essential for safety reasons if the ignating the Intended Use for a
operator is ejected or falls within PFD, the new system lists the ac-
the vessel. tivities the PFD “is not” approved
The Coast Guard issued a new for. Check the label of the jacket
PDF labeling system. According before you go tubing, water ski,
to the U.S. Coast Guard stats, waverunner, or swim to ensure
86% of boaters who drowned you’re wearing the right one.
during 2019
were not wear-
ing a life jacket. You can be
80% of drown-
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people who anytime www.lakestclairguide.com/LIVE
were on boats Webcam Overlooking
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ing system can Double Eagles
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learn/us-coast- 2022 is the
guard-pfd-ap-
proval-system. 35th anniversary of
Top Gun & the year of
its sequel. You may
notice a few more
reminders of all our
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