Don't Skip THIS Step Before Your Next Boat Ride | BoatUS

We LOVE inflatable life jackets because they're lightweight and comfortable. Most people forget they're even wearing one. BUT, inflatable PFDs require a simple 6-point safety check before you put one on to go for a boat ride. EVERY. TIME. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow walks you through the recommended inflatable PFD checks that should only take you a minute each time you get ready to head out on the water. Following this simple 6-point checklist helps ensure your inflatable life jacket meets carriage requirements AND will do its job in case you need it. That said, we always recommend carefully reading the booklet that comes with your inflatable life jacket and following the inspection steps outlined by the manufacturer. Want to purchase an inflatable life jacket? Visit our friends at West Marine: https://www.westmarine.com/search?search-button=&q=inflatable+life+jacket&lang=en_US In honor of the 25th anniversary of BoatUS Foundation helping get inflatable life jackets approved by the US Coast Guard, it recently tested a number of popular inflatable life jackets. Find out what we learned: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2023/june/inflating-your-safety-iq There are additional inflatable life jacket checks that should be performed annually or every few months during boating season. We'll add a link to that video when it's posted. CHAPTERS 0:00 Inspecting an inflatable life jacket before you go out 0:35 Examine exterior and straps 0:47 Check hook and loop fasteners or zippers 0:57 Oral inflation tube and manual inflation cord 1:07 Arming indicator 1:20 Let's go for a boat ride! 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus Videography and editing by 410 Films (410films.com). Poetic Wax by Dusty Decks music used under license from www.epidemicsound.com. #boatus #boatingsafety #pfd #lifejacket