The Great Life Jacket Debate

[K-034]

All. I don't give scary rides.

Me neither,



I don't let any one ride with me unless they have a helmet and jacket, unless I'm just cruising then just a jacket

[RogerThat99]

I lost a friend in an accident a couple weeks ago. 3 others lost their life also. None had lifejackets on. I don't think there should be a law to wear lifejackets at all times when underway. I just don't think it should be required in a wakeboard boat, a pontoon boat, etc... If a law is passed, jackets will be required on almost every boat, if not every boat. In my opinion, the Captain should require lifejackets when riding on a fast boat. I can say that Grads always requires jackets on all passengers when underway.

[Menace Marine]

I believe 100% that life jackets should be worn at speed. What speed I don't really know. It blows me away that we still here stories of guys testing boats or props or drives whatever with no jackets on. It is a test. You don't know what the results will be. Anything could go wrong.
That being said I don't believe it should be mandatory. It is a personal choice and not something a grown adult needs to be told to do.
As far as the license issue I don't believe it should be required. I'm all for discounted insurance if you have taken a safety course. But I don't believe getting government involved will make people safer boaters.
We are all adults here. It is up to us to make safety a priority. Use your best judgement and know your equipment and surroundings.


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[RogerThat99]

I believe 100% that life jackets should be worn at speed. What speed I don't really know. It blows me away that we still here stories of guys testing boats or props or drives whatever with no jackets on. It is a test. You don't know what the results will be. Anything could go wrong.
That being said I don't believe it should be mandatory. It is a personal choice and not something a grown adult needs to be told to do.
As far as the license issue I don't believe it should be required. I'm all for discounted insurance if you have taken a safety course. But I don't believe getting government involved will make people safer boaters.
We are all adults here. It is up to us to make safety a priority. Use your best judgement and know your equipment and surroundings.


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^^^^This^^^^

[CampbellCarl]

The people I've given rides to have all requested a life jacket so not really an issue for me.

Understandable.........I have seen you drive..........

[Slacker]

We have a Toon, we motor around 30 mph. I don't require wearing jackets. But I do tell everyone who rides with me the location of the jackets.

[GotHalos]

Me neither,



I don't let any one ride with me unless they have a helmet and jacket, unless I'm just cruising then just a jacket

I would be all for a safety course too. I'm still shocked anyone can get behind the wheel of a boat or jet ski and have at it. I've seen some of the same stuff out in the ocean that I thought would only happen in a small body of water like the river.

[Sharp shooter]

Me neither,

I don't let any one ride with me unless they have a helmet and jacket, unless I'm just cruising then just a jacket

Understandable.........I have seen you drive..........

At least somebody has seen me drive.

[Mitch]

Life jackets are cool but what about 1000 hp tunnels with a piece of shit Bravo hanging on the back . Who you trying to fool?So you pass a life jacket law how do you pass a law for stupid. Stupid causes way more deaths than lack of jackets .

[HB Vic]

Life jackets are cool but what about 1000 hp tunnels with a piece of shit Bravo hanging on the back . Who you trying to fool?So you pass a life jacket law how do you pass a law for stupid. Stupid causes way more deaths than lack of jackets .

Almost as bad as a 18' boat with 1600HP

Laws are made for the stupid, ignorant, cheaters, or those who have more money than brains. Personally I probably fall in to at least one of those categories I'll let you decide which one.

Remember when California passed the motorcycle helmet law? There was a rash of accidents and brains all over the streets, so the geniuses in Sacramento apparently felt they had no choice but to pass a helmet law.

I can kind of see the writing on the wall. Our fearless leaders are always looking for ways to earn their keep. Passing a mandatory life jacket law for all boats is right up their alley.

For the record I am not in favor of mandatory life jackets or any law for that matter that forces me to do something I may not want to do. Hell, if I had my way it wouldn't be mandatory on a PWC. Those fools can sink or swim for all I care LOL.

But as a boater with a tunnel and 1000hp I have reconsidered my personal choice to make jackets optional apparel on my Bravo slinging vessel. From now on they will be mandatory. My new personal choice.