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didn't realize this. guess i have been illegal all this time. :yikes a ticket wouldn't bother me, but if i came up on someone in the water and didn't have something to throw to them, that would haunt me the rest of my life..... on my shoppin list for today......
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Got one onboard, came with my boat.
Got 2.
OLD GEEZER FISHERMEN NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL THAT WAY!!
I got mine too. What about having a paddle on board? Is that a required piece of safety equipment too? I've always carried one.
Probably should be ATM but dont think it is, got to get me a throwable. The inflatable being legal only when worn changed my mind about getting those tho.
I had been wondering about the mandatory wearing of the inflatable. It's good to have that clarified. I think I still want one.
Fished with my uncle pre-fishing the FLW tourney on Grenada last year and he never took his off, FLW is pretty strict on regs and he followed em to the "T".
Sounds like Pistolero would issue a citation if not wearing it.
o do. Since I go in salt water with mine, I have several other things I HAVE to have. Don;t mess wif me or I'll shoot ya with my flare gun LOL
I was under the impression that he would but only if you are in a boat 16' or shorter or in a larger boat underway without having it on. But now that I think about it...I guess if it was the only one in my boat, he would. No matter to me though. I carry 3 or 4 spares anyhow.
This fishing is complicated stuff.
I have and wear a inflatable.....I do not have to wear it all the time though because I also carry a regular life jacket onboard for everyone in the boat. The wearing of the inflatable to be legal is when thats all you have got.Quote:
Originally Posted by ATM
My MAIN reason for wanting an inflatable is to elliminate some of the bulkiness and free up space.
Throwables are mandatory in IL so I have one in my boat!
got two--one with and one without a rope.
I have one now . Right after i got my boat i got me one of them tickets . Didn't even have numbers for my boat yet .
Yep I got one. Learned all the regs when I took my Boating license class.
ATM, let Barbie have the paddle, payback for the remote.
I broke mine tuesday, so look for a new one. Along with some small jackets for the kids.
got er all done, all legal now, i think,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Got 2 in my ride.
It's also a good Idea to put about 10 or 15 ft of small nylon line on a throwable so you can retrieve and throw again if necessary also help to retrieve someone if you ever have to use it.
Yep, had my boat check and cert. by a GW and CEO official.
Keep the regular LJ in the boat for when you get checked, wear the inflatable when running from spot to spot and take it off when fishing, if you get checked you got the regular LJ in the boat, or am I misunderstanding the issue?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Got one!Thumbs Up
I think you have it exactly right.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigKyd
You understood it right.........Quote:
Originally Posted by BigKyd
Thats what I do....I have my inflatable for two reasons........To keep from getting so hot while I am running the big motor.......and I wear it all the time only when I am by myself.....that way if something happens to me ( heart attack....fall out of boat and get knocked out).....if I am alive I will be floating face up. If I am not alive, it will be easier to find me.
Having served on a dive/rescue team, that last point is outstanding to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"