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Under 33 CFR §175.19, what is the regulatory distinction between the stowage standard for wearable PFDs and throwable PFDs on a recreational vessel?

  1. AWearable PFDs must be readily accessible; throwable PFDs must be immediately available✓ correct
  2. BBoth wearable and throwable PFDs must be immediately available
  3. CWearable PFDs must be immediately available; throwable PFDs must be readily accessible
  4. DBoth wearable and throwable PFDs must be readily accessible

Why A is correct

33 CFR §175.19 uses two distinct standards: wearable PFDs must be 'readily accessible' per §175.19(a), while throwable PFDs must be 'immediately available' per §175.19(b). The throwable PFD standard is more stringent because it must be deployable without delay.

Cited:33 CFR §175.19

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