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Old 11-27-2013, 06:43 AM   #8
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Suggest you consider putting PFDs in both places. Generally you need more than two PFDs on a boat for when you have company. But usually it is just a couple on board. So at least two PFDs at the lower helm (if you have one) and two PFDs at the upper helm (if you have one).

This is what we do on Bay Pelican where we have both a pilot house (two inflatables) and an upper deck with a life raft and two good offshore vests in a dock box.

Remember the US and Canadian rule that you have a PFD for each person on board. My guess is that is also true in Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain.

Placement is important, you do not want to search for a PFD when you need it.

Marty
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