pfd question

[bassinator]

Quick question...I was thinking of buying an auto/manual PFD from Cabela's and was wondering because it was rated Coast Guard Approved in the US if it would be "approved" as a flotation device here in Canada. Any info would be great!!

[taper]

It must say Canada Coast Guard approved to be legal in Canada. From the little I know about the auto type PFD's I believe they are not considered legal unless you wear them at all times, they cannot just sit beside you.

Edited March 28, 2007 by taper

[caper]

or Transport Canada approved. That's not to say you couldn't use it if you had other approved PFD's on board of the right size though. Although if your going to buy one may as well be approved for Canada

[Terry]

if you buy an auto PFD you must wear it all the time while you are in the boat or it is not considered a PFD or have an extra regular one in the boat

and again, if no T P Canada approved, it doesn't count as a PFD

[grt1]

I ordered one of these 2 weeks ago. BUT, they cannot ship them into Canada, so I had to have mine shiipped to a friend that has the camp next door to bring with him when he comes in the spring. I hope you have someone that can do the same for you..

[Guest lundboy]

Why not just get the Mustang... Made in Canada, CCG Approved

 

http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=453

 

or

 

http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=508

 

The second one is more expensive because it is designed NOT to inflate because of rain (needs full immersion)

 

Available at Le baron's, Shop Canadian!

Edited March 28, 2007 by lundboy

[BITEME]

Here is the way I see this anything manual has the potential to break

I will not put my trust into a bladder alone

off chance you flip out of your boat unconcious and it doesnt auto inflate ..........YOU DIE!!

 

just a thought

[douG]

The don't like to ship the auto inflate models into Canada because they have a compressed CO2 cylinder inside.

[Rich Clemens]

I'll be looking to replace PFD's this year as well and I've been eyeballing the Mustangs as well in the catalogs. I have a BPS a couple hours from where I live, so I'll be checking them out very soon. I'll keep thje old style in the boat .... just in case.

Edited March 28, 2007 by Rich Clemens

[Terry]

well I like them...I've had a mustang airforce for 5 or 6 years now..prices sure have come down on them

[Big Cliff]

I also have an inflatable (not auto) but I love it. One of the best investments I think I have made. Bought mine at CTC for under $100.00.

[sirfish]

West coast marine in Buffalo sells mustangs that have the ccg approval,at great prices, they also have a store in Barrie somewhere. They cannot be shipped via border for potential gas cylinder threat