skankbutta Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 When I bought my boat from the US, it came with life jackets. They say that they are approved by the US Coast Guard. Am I able to use them in Canadian waters? Or do I need ones approved my Canadian Coast Guard? I have some of both, but just want to know if I should give them away to some family members in the USA or keep them on my boat. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 If you are a Canadian resident, or if you keep your boat in Canada, you will need ones with Canadian approval. A US resident who does not keep their boat in Canada can use the US Coast Guard approved life jackets while visiting Canada provided that they are not here over a certain time period. I think it is around 40 days, if they stay longer than that then they need to meet all Canadian safety regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankbutta Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Thank you. I figured as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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