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What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/02/15 04:37 PM
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RodBreaker CWill
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Just bought a boat not long ago and have 3 tournys to fish this month. Have been fishing for years but new to owning my own boat. What are the must haves as far as paperwork, life vests, fire ext, ect...?
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/02/15 04:50 PM
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justchillin
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Life vest for everyone on the boat, fire ext, horn or whistle, throwable cushion, laminated ownership card from TP&W.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/02/15 06:23 PM
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Texjef84
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Is an oar required or just nice to have? I put the telescoping one from academy in ours just in case
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
[Re: RodBreaker CWill]
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05/02/15 08:02 PM
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jbaker33
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Make sure lifejackets per person are the right size... get caught with 4 adults in the boat and all you have is 3 xl pfd's and 1 kids pfd there will be a ticket coming your way...
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/02/15 08:21 PM
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ChuChu1
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Is an oar required or just nice to have? I put the telescoping one from academy in ours just in case Just nice to have.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
[Re: RodBreaker CWill]
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05/02/15 08:23 PM
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CCTX
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360 light on at night and until 30 minutes after sunrise and 30 minutes before sundown. Don't forget your fishing license and to put the plug in.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
[Re: RodBreaker CWill]
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05/02/15 08:47 PM
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heybaylor
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Texas parks and wildlife is on line the rules are posted as to boat, boat size, and what the requirements are. easy to look up , almost as easy as to post on this forum.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/02/15 08:52 PM
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Alan Yakson
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Texas parks and wildlife is on line the rules are posted as to boat, boat size, and what the requirements are. easy to look up , almost as easy as to post on this forum. Always 1
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
[Re: RodBreaker CWill]
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05/03/15 01:30 AM
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Pumadon
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If you use an auto inflate it only counts when wearing, I always carry an additional PFD in my size just in case I get tired of wearing it.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/03/15 04:09 AM
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brandon f.
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If you use an auto inflate it only counts when wearing Most are, however not all are Type V, which require continuous wearing to be counted as a PFD. TWP Requirements: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/safety/life_jackets/index.phtmlExample of a Type 3 auto inflate: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|135|2290066|2290067&id=1864459
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
[Re: RodBreaker CWill]
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05/03/15 09:04 AM
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I continue to be amazed at misunderstanding and misinformation regarding inflatable PFDs - even among experienced boaters. The regulations require an approved Type I, II, or III PFD for each person. The vast majority of PFDs that US boaters use are certified as Type II or Type III. If you have a PFD truly rated as Type II or Type III, then legally you just need to have it in the boat. Please note that inflatable vests are NOT certified for use by those under a certain age (16 I believe). Read the printed certification info on the PDF to be sure what you have.
As noted in another post, the special requirements apply when the PFD is Type V - which are getting quite uncommon today. Many people have migrated the special Type V PDF rules to all inflatables, and that is incorrect. IF what you have is a Type V inflatable, then it can be used to meet the requirement as authorities will let it count as a Type III PFD for recreational boating if and only if you WEAR IT while on the water.
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Re: What are the must have in a boat according to TPWD?
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05/03/15 11:25 AM
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RodBreaker CWill
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Thanks guys
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