{"product_id":"onyx-type-iv-throwable-cushion-uscg-approved-red","title":"Onyx Type IV Throwable Cushion, USCG Approved, Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Onyx Type IV throwable cushion is the Coast Guard certified flotation you toss to someone who's gone overboard. Red polyester over buoyant foam, with webbing grab straps that double as throwing aids and carry handles. It also works as an extra seat cushion at the helm, so it earns its spot on any boat 16 feet and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery boat needs one, and most of us don't think about it until the day we do. The Onyx Type IV throwable safety cushion is the flotation device you keep within arm's reach at the helm, ready to toss to a passenger who has gone over the side. It's U.S. Coast Guard certified as a Type IV throwable, which means it's built to be thrown to a conscious person in the water, not worn like a life jacket. Grab it, throw it, and the person in the water has something buoyant to hold onto while you bring the boat around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part a lot of first-time owners miss. Federal law requires most recreational boats 16 feet and longer to carry at least one Type IV throwable device on board, on top of a wearable life jacket for every person aboard. Canoes and kayaks are the usual exception. So if your boat is 16 feet or more, this cushion isn't optional gear, it's the piece that keeps you legal on a Coast Guard safety check and, more importantly, gives you a way to help someone fast. One of these tucked under the console covers that requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build is straightforward and made for the job. A durable red polyester cover wraps a block of buoyant foam. Red matters here, because a bright cushion is easy to spot on the water and easy for the person overboard to swim toward. Two webbing grab straps run across the top. They give you something solid to grip when you throw, and they double as carry handles when you're moving the cushion around the boat or stowing it at the end of the day. There's nothing to inflate, nothing to service, and no cartridge to replace. Foam floats, plain and simple, which is exactly what you want from a device that has to work the instant you grab it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's not doing rescue duty, this cushion earns its keep as an actual cushion. The foam and fabric make a comfortable place to sit on a hard bench seat or a casting deck, so a lot of boaters keep one at the helm and another in the cockpit. That's a smart setup. The gear you sit on every trip is the gear you'll always know the location of, and knowing exactly where your throwable is when seconds count is the whole point. Just don't bury it under a pile of bags. A Type IV only counts toward your requirement, and only helps in an emergency, if it's immediately accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing it is about as simple as gear gets. If someone goes in, throw the cushion toward them, aiming slightly upwind or up-current so it drifts to them rather than away. They hug it or hold on by the straps while you circle back and get them to the boat. Because it isn't a wearable PFD, it's meant as a supplement to the life jackets on board, not a replacement, and it works best for a conscious swimmer who can actively hold on. For kids, weak swimmers, or anyone who might not be able to grab and hold, a properly fitted wearable life jacket is still the first line, and this cushion backs it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Onyx throwable measures roughly 15 by 16 by 2 and a half inches, so it stows easily in a console cubby, under a seat, or in a cockpit locker without eating up much room. It's a single cushion, sold one to a package. For most 16-foot-and-up runabouts, center consoles, bass boats, and pontoons, one meets the Type IV throwable requirement, though carrying a spare never hurts on a bigger boat with more people aboard. Give it a rinse with fresh water now and then, let it dry, and check that the fabric and foam are still in good shape. If it ever gets waterlogged, torn, or the foam has gone flat and hard, retire it and put a fresh one aboard. It's cheap insurance for the one moment you hope never comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eU.S. Coast Guard certified Type IV throwable, meets the federal carriage requirement for recreational boats 16 feet and longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuoyant foam core, floats the instant you throw it with nothing to inflate or service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright red polyester cover, easy to spot on the water and easy to swim toward\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo webbing grab straps, give you a solid grip to throw and double as carry handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a seat cushion, comfortable padding at the helm or on the casting deck between trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact roughly 15 x 16 x 2.5 inch size, stows in a console cubby or under a seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single cushion, one Type IV covers the throwable requirement on most recreational boats\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 certified as a Type IV throwable flotation device, which is the category the Coast Guard recognizes for a cushion you throw to someone in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is required to carry a Type IV throwable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost recreational boats 16 feet and longer have to carry at least one Type IV throwable device on board, in addition to a wearable life jacket for each person. Canoes and kayaks are the usual exception.\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 throwable, not a wearable, so it supplements the life jackets aboard rather than replacing them. It's meant to be tossed to a conscious person who can hold on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have handles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Two webbing grab straps run across the top. They give you a solid grip when you throw and double as carry handles when you move or stow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I sit on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The foam and fabric make a comfortable seat cushion, so a lot of boaters keep it on a bench or casting deck between trips. That also keeps it right where you can grab it fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures roughly 15 by 16 by 2 and a half inches, compact enough to stow in a console cubby or under a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA durable red polyester cover over a buoyant foam core. Foam floats on its own, so there's nothing to inflate and nothing to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is it red?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBright red is easy to spot on the water and easy for the person overboard to swim toward. Visibility matters when you're throwing it in a hurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I store it so it counts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep it immediately accessible, not buried in a locker. A Type IV only meets the requirement, and only helps in an emergency, if you can grab it right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen should I replace it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRetire it if the fabric tears, the foam gets waterlogged, or the padding has gone flat and hard. A fresh cushion is cheap insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnyx Type IV Throwable Foam Safety Cushion, USCG Certified, Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnyx Outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsolute Outdoor, Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110200-100-999-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e043311807814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType IV Throwable Flotation Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSCG Approval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. Coast Guard Certified (Type IV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester fabric cover with foam flotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\" x 16\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrab Handles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo webbing grab straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle (1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrow to a person in the water; supplemental boat seat cushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is this cushion U.S. Coast Guard approved?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. 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