And was told it is South Carolina state law that any child under the age of 13 needs to have on a life jacket while underway. I was always under the impression that only applied to boats under 16 feet in length. By reading the laws in the South Carolina rules and regulations, the way I read them I am correct in my opinion. I didn’t argue with the coasties because there are two types of people you don’t argue with, Officers of the Law and women.
So who is correct in this situation?
Taken from the DNR website:
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) - - All boats must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable type PFD for each person on board or being towed. Each PFD must be in good condition, readily available and the proper size for the intended wearer. In addition, boats 16 feet in length or longer must carry a Type IV throwable device. In South Carolina, any person under twelve years of age must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD when on board a class “A” (less than 16 ft. long) boat.
Fritz…I went and checked the CFR (I’m assuming you were on a charter)and nothing in the fed code says anything about age…BUT I’ll also bet the CG never checked for your license/typeI’s/all the paperwork we are supposed to carry…did they even ask for the TWIC card we were made to get? And if did they just look at it or did they actually have the card reader?..
Last time I was boarded was in Va Beach and was asked if I’ve ever taken a boating safety course? Told the CG politely, I have a USCG Masters license and got a very nice reply…whats that?
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i think your correct…
You are correct!
Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
23 Sea Hunt “My Last Boat V”
If you can’t stand behind our soldiers, try standing in front of them.
I make my Cherubs (15 & 12) wear their pfd’s all the time and since they gotta wear 'em, we keep ours on too. I remember when I started wearing seat belts all the time…it was annoying at first…
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 15 year old
1 - 11 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)
ECFC
its the boat and hair, they were just jealous
Anyone on my boat that says they can’t swim wears a pfd all the time.Anyone under 15 wears one when we’re running.
“Modern day Robin Hoodism-Steal from the sucessful and give to the poorly motivated.”
My kids are 7 and 13. They wear their PFDs all the time even though they are not required.
Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
23 Sea Hunt “My Last Boat V”
If you can’t stand behind our soldiers, try standing in front of them.
was it necessary for them to run near full throttle,through the no-wake zone,to check you for that?Seems a bit over aggressive.
fritz,
you are correct. it’s great to see law enforcement officers enforcing laws they know nothing about.
Yea, my 4 year old puts on her life jacket when she gets out of the car at the ramp and it doesn’t come off till we get back in the car. I just feel better when she has it on. If she falls in at least she will float…
I can see from a safety point of view having kids wear them. But I didn’t think it was “South Carolina State Law” that all kids wear them while underway.
There is nothing in the grammar of the sentence addressing age that makes it subordinate to the one regarding boat length. They are separate and distinct thoughts grammatically. Ergo, separate and distinct requirements.
17’ Henry O Hornet
26’ Palmer Scott
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Originally posted by PalmerScottThere is nothing in the grammar of the sentence addressing age that makes it subordinate to the one regarding boat length. They are separate and distinct thoughts grammatically. Ergo, separate and distinct requirements.
UM…WHAT?
Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
23 Sea Hunt “My Last Boat V”
If you can’t stand behind our soldiers, try standing in front of them.
i will be on the water this weekend with a 4 year old and an 11 and a 12 year old on a 19’ cc. the 4 year old is a no brainer to wear one and my son the 11 year old always wears his til we get to the beach or sandbar. my question if the 12 year old balks about wearing one and his parents say it is ok for him not to, by definition of law does he still need to. my opinion ( and it is just that ) he should do the same as my 11 year old just for a being safe standpoint.
SAKATUMI TRAE
19’CC SEA PRO // 150 HP YAMAHA
On my boat, it goes like this.
If you don’t like my rules then don’t get on my boat.
You are responsible for everyone on your vessel.
Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
23 Sea Hunt “My Last Boat V”
If you can’t stand behind our soldiers, try standing in front of them.
quote:
Originally posted by Fishb8You are responsible for everyone on your vessel
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>amazing how some people try to get around this…I’m the same way…my boat, my rules (anything above what is required by law)…so many accidents happen so quickly you can’t prepare for them…flotsam, sandbar, oyster rake, boat wake, weather and even bikinis have cause accidents…
animal cruelty sucks…unless his lip hurts cause there is a 1/0 Owner Aki hook with a chinaback stuck in it
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quote:Amen!
Originally posted by Fishb8On my boat, it goes like this.
If you don’t like my rules then don’t get on my boat.
You are responsible for everyone on your vessel.Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
23 Sea Hunt “My Last Boat V”
If you can’t stand behind our soldiers, try standing in front of them.
So, who is right, Fritz or the Coasties?
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