Seachoice 86523 General Purpose Life Vest – Youth | Yellow | USCG/TC Approved

The Seachoice 86523 General-Purpose Life Vest provides dependable flotation for young boaters during recreational boating and other on-water activities. This bright yellow youth model uses EPE foam flotation inside a durable polyester shell and secures with three adjustable nylon-webbing straps and buckles. It is approved by both the United States Coast Guard and Transport Canada.

Key Features

• Youth-size wearable life vest
• Designed for users weighing 55 to 88 lb
• Bright yellow colour for improved visibility
• USCG and Transport Canada approved
• EPE foam flotation
• Durable polyester outer shell
• Three adjustable nylon-webbing straps
• Three quick-release buckle closures
• Suitable for general recreational boating and water activities

Intended Use

Designed for young boaters weighing between 55 and 88 lb. It is suitable for general recreational boating and other water activities where a properly fitted USCG- and Transport Canada-approved wearable life jacket is required.

Fitment Notice

Select this life vest according to the wearer’s current body weight rather than age or everyday clothing size. After fastening all three buckles, tighten the straps evenly and confirm that the vest fits securely without riding excessively upward when lifted at the shoulders.

When This Life Vest Needs Replacement

Replace the vest if the foam becomes compressed, uneven or waterlogged, or if the shell, stitching, straps or buckles show significant wear or damage. It should also be replaced after contamination by fuel, oil, solvents or other substances that may weaken its materials.

Care and Use Notes

Fasten and adjust all three straps before entering the water. Rinse the vest with fresh water after use, allow it to air-dry completely and store it in a dry, ventilated location away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight. Inspect the flotation, shell and closures before every outing.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

• Seachoice item number: 86523
• Distributor SKU: 50-86523
• Size: Youth
• Weight range: 55–88 lb
• Colour: Yellow

Parts Desk Insight

Youth life jackets should be chosen by actual body weight, not age. A secure fit matters just as much as the approval label, so always buckle the vest fully and check that it cannot pull up over the wearer’s chin or face.

Also available in other Youth colours:

• Youth – Blue (USCG/TC Approved)
• 85163 – Youth, Blue (Level 70)
• 85168 – Youth, Red (Level 70)
• 85158 – Youth, Pink (Level 70)
• 85173 – Youth, Yellow (Level 70)

Smaller size (Child, 33–55 lb):

• 86513 – Child, Yellow (USCG/TC Approved)
• 85172 – Child, Yellow (Level 70)

Browse the full Kids & Youth Life Jackets collection for all sizes and colours.