{"product_id":"seachoice-86523-general-purpose-life-vest-youth-yellow","title":"Seachoice 86523 General Purpose Life Vest – Youth | Yellow | USCG\/TC Approved","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouth-size wearable life vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for users weighing \u003cstrong\u003e55 to 88 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright yellow colour for improved visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSCG and Transport Canada approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPE foam flotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable polyester outer shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree adjustable nylon-webbing straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree quick-release buckle closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for general recreational boating and water activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen This Life Vest Needs Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Use Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFasten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeachoice item number: \u003cstrong\u003e86523\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributor SKU: \u003cstrong\u003e50-86523\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eYouth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight range: \u003cstrong\u003e55–88 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYouth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in other Youth colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-general-purpose-life-vest-youth-blue-uscg-tc-approved\"\u003eYouth – Blue (USCG\/TC Approved)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-85163-general-purpose-life-vest-level-70-youth-blue\"\u003e85163 – Youth, Blue (Level 70)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-85168-general-purpose-life-vest-level-70-youth-red\"\u003e85168 – Youth, Red (Level 70)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-85158-general-purpose-life-vest-level-70-youth-pink\"\u003e85158 – Youth, Pink (Level 70)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-85173-general-purpose-life-vest-level-70-youth-yellow\"\u003e85173 – Youth, Yellow (Level 70)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller size (Child, 33–55 lb):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-86513-general-purpose-life-vest-child-yellow\"\u003e86513 – Child, Yellow (USCG\/TC Approved)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachoice-85172-general-purpose-life-vest-level-70-child-yellow\"\u003e85172 – Child, Yellow (Level 70)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-youth-life-jackets\"\u003eKids \u0026amp; Youth Life Jackets collection\u003c\/a\u003e for all sizes and colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186626363428,"sku":"50-86523","price":33.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/50-86533.jpg?v=1785262408","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/seachoice-86523-general-purpose-life-vest-youth-yellow","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}