Stearns Utility Type IV Flotation Boat Cushion Pad, 16 x 14 inches, Orange
Key item features
Stearns Flotation Cushion:
- US Coast Guard-approved Type IV performance
- Versatile design: throwable flotation device or a boat cushion
- Designed to be thrown to adults during an emergency situation until rescue crews arrive
- Can also be used as a cushioned place to sit on in a boat or a canoe during uneventful rides or as a place to rest on when you drop anchor to swim
- Durable design: webbed 1" straps, nylon shell and lightweight Aquafoam Flotation Foam
- This flotation foam cushion is available in different colors
Specs
- BrandStearns
- Clothing size16" x 14"
- MaterialNylon
- Age groupAdult
- ColorBlue
- AccessoriesPersonal Flotation Device
Current price is USD$29.99
Price when purchased online
- Free shipping
Free 30-day returns
How do you want your item?
Columbus, 43215
Arrives by Fri, Apr 10
|
Sold and shipped by The Corn Crib
4.777777777777778 stars out of 5, based on 9 seller reviews(4.8)9 seller reviews
Free 30-day returns
About this item
Product details
Add some extra floatation or padding to your next boat trip when you pack the Stearns Flotation Cushion. Approved by the US Coast Guard for Type IV performance, it is designed to be thrown to adults as a flotation device to help them stay afloat during an emergency until rescue crews arrive. Thanks to its versatile design, it can also be used as a boat cushion to sit on during uneventful rides or as a place to rest on when you drop anchor to swim. It is a great piece of gear that delivers superior comfort. With webbed straps, a durable 200D nylon shell and lightweight Aquafoam Flotation Foam inside, it is sure to be on the boat with you season after season. This flotation foam cushion is available in different colors.
Stearns Flotation Cushion:
- US Coast Guard-approved Type IV performance
- Versatile design: throwable flotation device or a boat cushion
- Designed to be thrown to adults during an emergency situation until rescue crews arrive
- Can also be used as a cushioned place to sit on in a boat or a canoe during uneventful rides or as a place to rest on when you drop anchor to swim
- Durable design: webbed 1" straps, nylon shell and lightweight Aquafoam Flotation Foam
- This flotation foam cushion is available in different colors
info:
We aim to show you accurate product information. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. Â
Directions
Instructions
Staying on Top: Most adults only need an extra seven to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can give that extra lift, and it's made to keep you floating until help comes. But a PFD is a personal flotation device and it's Important to get the right one for you. Your weight isn't the only factor in finding out how much extra lift you need in water. Body fat, lung size, clothing. and whether the water is rough or calm, all play a part in staying on top. In general, the more physically fit you are, the more lift you need. Read the label on your PFD to be sure it's made for people your weight and size. Test it as shown in the next section. Then in an emergency, don't panic. Relax, put your head back and let your PFD help you come out on top. Throwable Device (Type Iv Pfd): For calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always nearby. Advantages: Can be thrown to someone. Good back-up to wearable PFDs. Some can be used as seat cushion. Disadvantages: Not for unconscious persons. Not for nonswimmers or children. Not for many hours in rough water. Kinds: Cushions, ring, and horseshoe buoys. Staying on Top: Most adults only need an extra seven to 12 pounds of buoyancy to keep their heads above water. A PFD can give that extra lift, and it's made to keep you floating until help comes. But a PFD is a personal flotation device and it's Important to get the right one for you. Your weight isn't the only factor in finding out how much extra lift you need in water. Body fat, lung size, clothing. and whether the water is rough or calm, all play a part in staying on top. In general, the more physically fit you are, the more lift you need. Read the label on your PFD to be sure it's made for people your weight and size. Test it as shown in the next section. Then in an emergency, don't panic. Relax, put your head back and let your PFD help you come out on top. Higher Buoyancy means higher lift. Type PFDs: IV Ring Buoys: Minimum Adult Buoyancy (Pounds): 16.5. Trying you pfd: Try on your PFD to see if it fits comfortably snug. Then test it in shallow water to see how it handles. To check the buoyancy of your PFD in the water, relax your body and let your head tilt back. Make sure your PFD keeps your chin above water and you can breathe easily. Be aware: your PFD may not act the same in swift or rough water as in calm water. The clothes you wear and the items in your pockets may also change the way your PFD works. If your mouth is not well above the water, get a new PFD or one with more buoyancy. A PFD is designed not to ride-up on the body when in the water. But, when a wearer's stomach is larger than the chest, ride-up may occur. Before use, test this PFD in the water to establish that excessive ride-up does not impair PFD performance. Be safe wearing PFDS - Beat the Odds - Choose the Right PFD and Wear It. Most drownings occur way out at sea, right? Wrong! Fact is, 9 out of 10 drownings occur in inland waters, most within a few feet of safety. Most of the victims owned PFDs, but they died without them. A wearable PFD can save your life, if you wear it. If you haven't been wearing your PFD because of the way it makes you look or feel, there's good news. Today's PFDs fit better, look better, and are easy to move around in. A PFD with bright colors is easier to see and may increase your chances of rescue. One more thing. Before you shove off, make sure all on board are wearing PFDs. To work best, PFDs must be worn with all straps, zippers, and ties fastened. Tuck in any loose strap ends to avoid getting hung-up. When you don't wear your PFD, the odds are against you. You're taking a chance on your life. Caring for Your PFD Follow these points to be sure your PFD stays in good condition: 1. Don't alter your PFD. If yours doesn't fit, get one that does. Play it safe. An altered PFD may not save your life. 2. Don't put heavy objects on your PFD or use it for a kneeling pad or boat fender. PFDs lose buoyancy when crushed 3. Let your PFD drip dry thoroughly before putting it away. Always stow it in a well-ventilated place. 4. Don't leave your PFD on board for long periods when the boat is not in use 5. Never dry your PFD on a radiator, heater, or any other direct heat source 6. Put your name on your PFD if you're the only wearer. 7. Practice throwing your Type IV PFD. Cushions throw best underhand. Don���t alter your PFD. Checking Your PFD. Check your PFD often for rips, tears, and holes, and to see that seams, fabric straps, and hardware are okay. Give your PFD belts and tie tapes a quick, hard pull to make sure they are secure. There should be no signs of waterlogging, mildew odor, or shrinkage of the buoyant materials. If your PFD uses bags of kapok (a naturally buoyant material), gently squeeze the bag to check for air leaks. If it leaks, it should be thrown away. When kapok gets wet, it can get stiff or waterlogged and can lose some of its buoyancy. Fading can indicate loss of strength. Store your PFD in a dry, cool, dark place. A weathered PFD could tear easily, resulting in loss of flotation material. If faded, check strength or throw the PFD away and buy a new one. Don't forget to test each PFD at the start of each season. Remember, the law says your PFDs must be in good shape before you use your boat. Ones that are not in good shape should be cut up and thrown away. Teach Your Children Well. Children panic when they fall into the water suddenly. This causes them to move their arms and legs violently, making it hard to float safely in a PFD. A PFD will keep a child afloat, but may not keep a struggling child face-up. That's why it's so important to teach children how to put on a PFD and to help them get used to wearing one in the water. To work right, a PFD must fit snugly on a child. To check for a good fit, pick the child up by the shoulders of the PFD. If the PFD fits right, the child's chin and ears will not slip through. PFDs are not babysitters. Even though a child wears a PFD when on or near the water, an adult should always be there, too. Parents should remember that inflatable toys and rafts should not be used in place of PFDs. While some children in the 30-50 pound weight range who can swim may like the extra freedom of movement that a Flotation Aid (Type III PFD) provides, most children in this weight range, especially those who can't swim, should wear a Near Shore Buoyant Vest (Type II PFD). Skipper - Skip the Drink. Alcohol slows you down and keeps you from thinking clearly. Don't drive if you've been drinking. As many as 80 percent of boating accidents involve alcohol. Drive your boat defensively. Watch out for others who have been drinking. They're accidents waiting to happen. Alcohol works to lower your body temperature faster when you're in the water. If you've been drinking, you will not survive as long in cold water. The Cold Facts. Be aware that cold water (less than 70 degrees F) can lower your body temperature. This is called hypothermia. If your body temperature goes too low, you may pass out and then drown. Even if you're wearing a PFD, your body can cool down 25 times faster in cold water than in air. Water temperature, body size, amount of body fat, and movement in the water all play a part in cold water survival. Small people cool faster than large people. Children cool faster than adults. But PFDs can still help you stay alive longer in cold water. They let you float without using energy and they protect part of your body from cold water. A snug-fitting PFD is better than one that's loose-fitting. When you boat in cold water, use a flotation coat or deck-suit style PFD. In cold water they're better than vests because they cover more of your body. How Hypothermia Affects Most Adults: Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (32.5), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (Under 15 min.), Expected Time of Survival (Under 15 to 45 min.); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (32.5 to 40), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (15 to 30 min.), Expected Time of Survival (30 to 90 mins.); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (40 to 50), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (30 to 60 min.), Expected Time of Survival (1 to 3 hrs.); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (50 to 60), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (1 to 2 hrs.), Expected Time of Survival (1 to 6 hrs.); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (60 to 70), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (2 to 7 hrs.), Expected Time of Survival (2 to 40 hrs.); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (70 to 80), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (2 to 12 hrs.), Expected Time of Survival (3 hrs. to indefinite); Water Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) (Over 80), Exhaustion or Unconsciousness (indefinite), Expected Time of Survival (indefinite). Cold Water Survival: When you're in cold water, don't swim unless you can reach a nearby boat, fellow survivor, or floating object. Even good swimmers drown while swimming in cold water. Swimming lowers your body temperature. If a nearby floating object is large, pull yourself up on it. The more your body is out of the water, the warmer you'll be. Don't use drownproofing methods that call for putting your face in the water. Keep your head out of the water to lessen heat loss and increase survival time. Use of the help position will lessen heat loss. However, if you're wearing a Type III PFD, or if the help position turns you face down, bring your legs together tight and your arms tight to your sides and your head back. See survival position. If there are others in the water, huddle together for warmth. Keep a positive outlook. It will improve your chances of survival. Always wear your PFD. Even if you become helpless from hypothermia, your PFD will keep you afloat.
Warranty
Warranty information
Conditional Warranty
Please be aware that the warranty terms on items offered for sale by third party Marketplace sellers may differ from those displayed in this section (if any). To confirm warranty terms on an item offered for sale by a third party Marketplace seller, please use the 'Contact seller' feature on the third party Marketplace seller's information page and request the item's warranty terms prior to purchase.
Please be aware that the warranty terms on items offered for sale by third party Marketplace sellers may differ from those displayed in this section (if any). To confirm warranty terms on an item offered for sale by a third party Marketplace seller, please use the 'Contact seller' feature on the third party Marketplace seller's information page and request the item's warranty terms prior to purchase.
Warnings
Warning Text
Warning-To reduce the risk of death by drowning: Read manufacturer's think safe pamphlet before using this device and Perform think safe checks each season. Follow manufacturer's use and care instructions. Do not wear on back. Warning-there is a potential for buoyancy loss depending upon how this device is used and cared for. Use and care instructions: dry out thoroughly when wet. Warning- Do not dry clean or machine wash. Caution: Fabric fading can indicate loss of strength. Store in a dry, cool, dark place. A weathered PFD could tear easily, resulting in loss of flotation. If faded, check strength or discontinue use. Under penalty of law this tag is not to be removed except by the consumer. Note: Do not remove this booklet. No person may sell or offer for sale a PFD unless this booklet is provided with it. Do not attach pfds to boat! Each PFD has straps, hooks, buckles, or other means for securing the device in place on the wearer. Some PFDs also incorporate decorative D-rings or tabs. Such items are not to be used to attach the device to the boat. Attaching the device to the boat will not permit it to perform as intended.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.Customer ratings & reviews
How item rating is calculated
Filtered and sorted results would be available on the new 'Customer ratings & reviews' page.
Sort by |
Showing 1-3 of 4 reviews
Jul 28, 2014
Bubbliest
5 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchase
Very nice product. Thick cushion. Should work well
I can tell that there are several layers of foam inside but they are tightly constructed. The item seems to be well made and securely sown. Looks like it would withstand the water and last for a long time. I chose red so that in an emergency it would show up against the water.
Helpful?2S5Y06QKWN4623919787
Jan 20, 2015
BretM
5 out of 5 stars review
Flotation Cushion
Flotation cushion is well made, may purchase 1 more.
Helpful?2S5Y06QKWN4623919787
Apr 20, 2018
seasonedcamper
5 out of 5 stars review
Good Cushion.
Meets my needs to be USCG compliant at a good price. Appears to be well made. hope i only ever need it to sit on. happy boating.
Helpful?2S5Y06QKWN4623919787
