Table 3

Logistic regression model of PFD use after the 2005 regulations versus before among boaters on small recreational power vessels relative to boaters on large vessels, overall and by gender, age, vessel type and trip purpose

StrataLevelOdds of PFD wear after the 2005 regulations versus before in small vessels relative to large vessels95% CIStatistical Significance
LowerUpper
AllAll6.2004.1579.2470.000
Gender
Male6.1623.8139.9580.000
Female6.2873.05212.9490.000
Age
0–9 years7.0741.75328.5480.006
10–17 years3.2811.5367.0100.002
18–59 years6.7834.04711.3690.000
60+years54.6167.451400.3240.000
Type of vessel
Open16.5818.20333.5140.000
Cuddy/half cabin cruiser24.64810.92655.6010.000
Full cabin cruiser21.9032.118226.5260.010
Ski boat11.9033.20844.1710.000
PWC
Yacht (motor/trailer sailer)
Other/unknown2.7340.51714.4490.236
Trip purpose (activity of boater)
Fishing45.01321.43194.5450.000
Towed water sports2.9510.9529.1520.061
Pleasure cruising/general15.0437.31930.9200.000
High-speed racing
PWC riding
Sailing
Other/unknown2.9620.44519.7030.261
  • Note: Empty cells indicate insufficient data to obtain estimate.

  • PFD, personal flotation device; PWC, personal watercraft/jet ski.