{"product_id":"onyx-marsh-camo-throwable-foam-cushion-uscg-type-iv","title":"Onyx Marsh Camo Throwable Foam Cushion, USCG Type IV","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Onyx Marsh Camo Throwable Foam Cushion is a U.S. Coast Guard certified Type IV device, the grab-and-throw flotation most boats 16 feet and up are required to carry. A heavy-duty ripstop cover over a lightweight PVC foam core, in a marsh camo pattern built for jon boats, duck skiffs, and shallow-water rigs. Keep it loose, in reach, and ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Onyx Marsh Camo Throwable Foam Cushion is a Type IV flotation device, the kind you keep within arm's reach and throw to someone in the water. It's U.S. Coast Guard certified, so it counts toward the throwable device most boats are required to carry. And the marsh camo pattern makes it a natural fit for jon boats, duck skiffs, and anything running the shallows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about a Type IV. It isn't a life jacket you wear. It's a grab-and-throw device meant to buy time. Someone goes over the side, you snatch this off the deck and heave it to them, and they hold on until you can bring the boat around. That's why the Coast Guard wants boats 16 feet and longer to carry one that's immediately accessible. Not buried in a locker. Not strapped down under the console. Loose, in reach, ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build is straightforward and that's the point. A heavy-duty ripstop cover wraps a lightweight PVC foam core. The foam does the floating, the ripstop shell takes the abuse of getting tossed around a wet deck season after season. Grab straps on the cushion give a swimmer something to hold and give you something to hang onto when you're pulling it back aboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in the marsh camo? A muted brown and green pattern built for wetland cover. If you're poling a marsh skiff at first light or tucked into the reeds waiting on ducks, the last thing you want is a blaze-colored cushion announcing your spot. This one blends. It still reads as a flotation cushion up close, it just doesn't broadcast across the marsh. This listing is for a single cushion, so if your boat's rated for more passengers or you want a spare at the helm and one at the stern, order the count you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody who needs to satisfy the throwable requirement without spending a lot. Bass boats, center consoles in the 14 to 18 foot range, pontoons, aluminum fishing rigs. The camo look earns it a spot on hunting skiffs where a bright cushion would stick out, though if visibility matters most to you, that's worth weighing. On a bass boat, a lot of folks run a bungee across it so it doesn't slide into the livewell on hard turns, then pull it free the second it's needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing it is as simple as it sounds, but a little practice helps. When someone's in the water, keep your eyes on them and throw the cushion so it lands close, not on top of them. Underhand tosses tend to be more accurate than a big overhand heave. Once they've got a hand on it, they can hug it to their chest or slip an arm through a strap while you maneuver. If the person's tired or the water's rough, having them hold the cushion rather than trying to climb onto it keeps them calmer and higher in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few honest notes. This is a supplement, not a substitute. Everyone aboard still needs a wearable Type II or Type III PFD. A cushion alone won't keep an unconscious person face-up, and it's not the tool for offshore or overnight runs. It's also on the bulky side for kayaks and small inflatables, where a compact throwable makes more sense. And keep an eye on it over time. Foam that gets sat on every day will compress and lose buoyancy, straps take a beating in salt and sun, and the camo can fade if it lives in direct sunlight all season. Check the Coast Guard label once a year and make sure it's still legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored right and treated as the emergency gear it is, one of these rides quietly in the boat for years and does its one job when it counts. Keep it dry between trips, keep it accessible underway, and don't sit on it as your everyday seat if you want it holding full flotation the day you actually need to throw it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType IV throwable design meets the U.S. Coast Guard requirement for an immediately accessible throwable device on boats 16 feet and longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU.S. Coast Guard certified, so it counts as legal throwable flotation for recreational carriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty ripstop outer cover stands up to a wet, gritty deck season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight PVC foam core provides the emergency flotation and won't waterlog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarsh camo pattern blends into wetland cover for duck skiffs and marsh boats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrab straps give a swimmer something to hold and make it easy to pull back aboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a seat cushion between emergencies, though daily sitting compresses the foam over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle cushion per order, so you can match the count to your boat's passenger rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Onyx Outdoor reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this cushion U.S. Coast Guard approved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a U.S. Coast Guard certified Type IV throwable flotation device, so it counts toward the throwable most recreational boats are required to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes a Type IV throwable satisfy my boat's legal requirement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most boats 16 feet and longer, the Coast Guard requires at least one immediately accessible Type IV throwable in addition to a wearable PFD for each person aboard. This cushion fills that throwable requirement. Check your state's specific rules too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this instead of a life jacket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. A Type IV is a grab-and-throw device, not a wearable. It won't keep an unconscious person face-up. Everyone aboard still needs a wearable Type II or Type III PFD, and this cushion is the throwable you keep in addition to those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I sit on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, and a lot of boaters use it as a seat cushion between trips. Just know that foam sat on every day compresses over time and can lose buoyancy, so if you want full flotation the day you need it, don't make it your everyday seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the marsh camo fade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can if the cushion lives in direct sunlight all season. Storing it out of the sun between trips keeps the pattern and the material in better shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I store it on the boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep it loose and within reach, not buried in a locker or strapped down. The Coast Guard wants a throwable immediately accessible. On a bass boat, many folks run a light bungee across it so it stays put in turns but pulls free instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it a good fit for a kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's on the bulky side for kayaks and small inflatables. It shines on jon boats, aluminum fishing rigs, pontoons, and center consoles in the 14 to 18 foot range. For a kayak, a more compact throwable usually stows better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA heavy-duty ripstop cover over a lightweight PVC foam core. The foam floats, the ripstop shell takes the wear of a working deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many cushions come in this order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a single cushion. 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