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Do you always wear a life jacket when you’re on a boat?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on May 21, 2008
“Absolutely. We just bought a boat in November, and we have about 13 life jackets on board.”
“I don’t. They’re really uncomfortable, and I don’t like wearing them. We keep them in the boat if we need them, but don’t usually wear them all the time.”
“Actually I was out working on a boat today, and yes, I did have one on. If you don’t wear one, you should at least always have one nearby.”
“I do wear a life jacket, mostly because if I fall off and get hurt or something I don’t want to have to support myself treading water until they make it back to me.”
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Comments
jonas 5 years ago
Boats are evil. If God had wanted us to float on the water, he would make it so we had enough blubber to float without three square meals a day at McDonalds.
justfornow 5 years ago
Let those who Boat, Vote. Oh and my Favorite fish is Snapper
coolmom 5 years ago
yes
snap_pop_no_crackle 5 years ago
I always wear a flotation device in my car. You never know when a rogue wave will come sweeping across the plains.
sgtwolverine 5 years ago
I try to avoid boats in the first place.
snap_pop_no_crackle 5 years ago
Ban smoking while boating.Stillhavingawonderfulinternetlife.
BuddhaDude 5 years ago
Depends on the boat. On something with a small freeboard like one of those hot-rod fishing speedsters - yes; on a standard rec boat - no.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 5 years ago
Pink_Sock, They do...CO2 cartridge inflation - manual, automatic/manual, automatic.http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=506I have a mess of old style scuba BCD's, that look like the old WWII navy pilots vests. They have a CO2 inflator also, kinda fun to put them on someone, then pull the inflation cord. Instant airbag
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