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What must be true of a lifejacket or PFD used on a personal watercraft?

  1. It must be inflatable.
  2. It must have a light.
  3. It must be inherently buoyant.
  4. It must be a SOLAS lifejacket.
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Correct answer: It must be inherently buoyant.

An inflatable PFD does not float until it is filled. Inflatable PFDs are not allowed on a PWC.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 4: Minimum safety equipment requirements by boat type and length, page 15

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