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Old 08-25-2006, 09:16 PM   #35
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Originally Posted by Airwaves
Exactly! and while some recreational boats fit that profile, they are very high end. There may be a few but I don't see a lot of them on Winni (or many other places where the rich and famous don't hang) which is why the CG recommends not taking an infant under 18 months on board a recreational boat.
I edited my post for clarity. It is BECAUSE it has railings three feet high. There is no exemption from PFD requirements just because the boat is or is not a commercial vessel, ferry or whatever. Read the area of the law again where it says "boats, vessels and ships................................"
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