{"product_id":"untitled-apr9_18-36","title":"Throwable Device (Type IV PFD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA throwable Device (Type IV PFD) is designed to be grasped and held by the user until rescued.  The device provides enough buoyancy for users to hold their heads out of the water.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended uses: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use on small boats in calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always nearby.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use on larger boats as an extra device to aid persons who have fallen overboard.  May be used with a lanyard, “man-overboard” pole, locator light, or smoke signal.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be thrown to someone within 40 feet.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used as a seat cushion, or some types can be placed in a bracket mounted above deck, where they are immediately available.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood back-up buoyancy for use with a wearable  PFD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisadvantages: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for an unconscious or exhausted person. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for non-swimmers or children. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for rough water survival. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eU.S. Coast Guard Regulation Title 33, Chapter 1, Part 175, Subpart B:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  you must have USCG approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) on your recreational boat.  How many and what type PFDs you’ll need depends on the number of people on board, the size and type of your boat, and the kind of boating you do.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have one of any of these wearable PFDs for each person on board: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-Shore Life Jacket (Type I PFD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-Shore Buoyant Vest (Type II PFD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlotation Aid (Type III PFD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Use Device (Type V PFD) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally, if your boat is 16 feet or longer, and is not a canoe or kayak, you must also have at least one Throwable Device (Type IV PFD).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if there are four people on your 16-foot boat, you must have at least five PFDs:  4 wearable PFDs and 1 throwable PFD.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 available colors (Yellow, White, Blue, or Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSCG Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be custom branded with full color dye-sublimated prints.  Add your boat name, company logo, favorite saying, if you can imagine it we can brand it.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rebel Fishing Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":47727873884314,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47727873917082,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47727873949850,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":47727873982618,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9710\/9341\/files\/ED18370E-0DA9-4FC2-95E7-8D8F4F3CE4CA.jpg?v=1775777758","url":"https:\/\/rfa.fish\/products\/untitled-apr9_18-36","provider":"Rebel Fishing Alliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}