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I have heard that Coast Guard regulations only require flotation in boats of less than 20 feet in length.  Why do Hewescraft boats longer than 20 feet in length also have flotation foam?

It is true that Coast Guard regulations require boats 20 feet and under to float to a minimum requirement if they are filled with water. Hewescraft’s commitment to safety, and our more than 70 years of experience, have taught us that foam flotation in boats of all lengths saves lives. So, although we are not required to do so, Hewescraft installs foam in every boat, no matter the size.

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