
STEARNS–Merchant Mate II Flotation Life Jacket
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Specs
Merchant Mate II Flotation Life Jacket
Name | Value |
---|---|
Color | Orange |
Size | Adult |
Type | Inherently Buoyant Foam |
Material | Nylon |
Best Use |
Day Sailing Offshore Coastal Inshore |
Buoyancy | 22 Pounds |
Closure Type | Buckles |
USCG Type | Type I: Offshore |
Product Overview
The “Merchant Mate II” life jacket from Stearns will keep you comfortably safe in the water.
Constructed from soft, Aquafoam flotation foam, this life jacket will keep you and your crew afloat in rough waters. The foam-filled collar provides additional head support and the Type I design turns unconscious wearers face up in the water. The hinged-back design and two chest adjusters improve the flotation angle keeping your even higher in the water. SOLAS grade reflective tape is strategically placed on the chest and back for increased visibility in murky conditions. Additional features include body encircling straps for a snug fit and an attachment point for a light or other accessory.
Key Features
- 62 square inches of SOLAS grade reflective patches on upper chest and back for increased visibility
- Attachment point on shoulder for attaching light or accessories
- Body encircling belt and chest strap for a snug fit
- Hinged-back and chest adjusters for a better flotation angle
- Foam filled collar provides additional head support
Specifications
- USCG Approval Type: Type I
- Intended Use: Offshore, commercial, industrial
- Buoyancy: 22lbs.
- Flotation Material:Inherently buoyant foam
- Shell Fabric: 210 Denier nylon
- Straps: 1” webbed
- Closure: Buckles
More information
For more information on USCG approval types and why you should always wear your life jacket when you are on a boat, see “Think Safe Choose the Right Personal Flotation Device (PFD)”.
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