Agree I pays to be safe and have the required equipment. Went fishing at MDC a few weeks ago and the MDC Police were checking boats and on Officer wasn't going to let me on the water because I didn't have a "throwable PFD," There were two of us and I had two required life vests on board. I had to second guess myself and now checking the regulations I see that a throw able is not required under 16 feet and my boat was 14 feet. I was certain I didn't need one but maybe owned by MDC they can deny you entry? Not sure on that one.