How to Maintain Your Inflatable Life Jacket Like A Pro | BoatUS

If you have inflatable life jackets aboard your boat, they need at least annual maintenance. While each manufacturer is a little different when it comes to recommended checks, there are a few things you need to do to service or maintain every inflatable life jacket to ensure it's working properly if you ever need it. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow explains what you need to know. 00:00 Introduction to Annual Inflatable Life Jacket Inspection 00:22 Basic Inspection Process 00:33 Visual Inspection of fabric and straps 00:42 Inspection of CO2 Cartridge 00:52 Inspection of automatic inflation bobbin 01:14 Overnight inflation test 01:40 Cleaning 02:04 Wrap Need repacking and rearming help? https://youtu.be/iSSX6yOe7cw?si=3Mc4oFDFUd-RHDmX 🚩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 #boatus #boatingsafety #lifejacket