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Stearns Throwable Flotation Cushion, USCG-Approved Type IV PFD Boat Cushion Life Preserver, Doubles as Comfortable Place to Sit, Great for Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, & More

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Price: $21.49
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Customers find the flotation cushion to be good value for money and appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting it works well as both a seat and flotation device. The cushion provides adequate padding for comfort and meets legal requirements as a throwable device. While the construction is well-sewn, durability receives mixed feedback, with some customers concerned about the straps not being sewn all the way across. The appearance also gets mixed reviews, with some saying it looks good while others note it doesn't match the picture.

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112 customers mention value for money, 101 positive, 11 negative

Customers find the flotation cushion to be good value for money, with several mentioning they would purchase it again.

Super thick, very comfortable and a good value. We have a shower stool and this makes taking a shower so much better. Dries out pretty quickly….Read more

…to have a type IV flotation cushion on our boat, so this is a great price for something that's required but hopefully we never have to use….Read more

…If you want a good “throwing” cushion this is. Good price and quality, just know what you are buying.Read more

This type IV PFD is not only a great value, it is made in the U.S.A. and the material is solid and the webbing is very good and stitched on very well…Read more

99 customers mention functionality, 98 positive, 1 negative

Customers find that the flotation cushion works well as intended, with one customer specifically noting its effectiveness as a throwable life preserver and another mentioning its dual purpose as both a seat and flotation device.

Got it to have an extra cushion in our canoe, works great esp. for kneeling/sitting on floor. It's pretty lightweight, and mostly seems durable….Read more

…This is the real deal. Exactly what I was looking for. Exactly what I needed. Not a knockoff.Read more

Good choice for the money. Meets all requirements and does the job. Very durable.Read more

Needed a throwable that could double as a seat cushion for my boat.. works!Read more

56 customers mention cushion, 52 positive, 4 negative

Customers appreciate the cushion's padding for comfort and its functionality as a throwing safety cushion.

This is a good cushion, and is adecuate as a flotation device….Read more

nice cushion, great price, fast deliveryRead more

Great cushion.Read more

This is a great boat cushion and a great price. It met our expectations.Read more

43 customers mention floatability, 39 positive, 4 negative

Customers appreciate the flotation device's buoyancy, noting it meets legal requirements and is useful as a throwable device on kayaks.

It's blue. It floats. The price is right. The quality's decent. The Coast Guard says you've gotta have one. So, here you go….Read more

Looks nice – floats. Not sure what else you need. This replaced cushions in a 1958 boat. Work well and nice qualityRead more

…Using it more as padding, but its nice to have a throwable float on the kayak.Read more

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42 customers mention construction, 32 positive, 10 negative

Customers appreciate the construction of the flotation cushion, noting that it is well sewn, with one customer specifically mentioning the heavy stitching.

This boat cushion seems very well made. It is light weight, and also thick enough to provide ample cushioning….Read more

Nice dense foam. Well constructed.Read more

…This met our needs and seems to be made well….Read more

…having straps sewn across the entire cushion the ends were only sewn into the side of the cushion….Read more

40 customers mention durability, 24 positive, 16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the flotation cushion's durability, with some finding it durable and saying it should last for a few years, while others report that the fabric won't last long and find it easily breakable.

Comfortable and sturdy!Read more

…It is likely that this will be MUCH weaker than the pictured item. Very Cheap compared to my original floatation devicesRead more

Perfect for small boats as a seat and as a throwable. Durable, well made, comfortable for short boat rides, a perfect safety/comfort item.Read more

…They are just sewn at the edge of the cushion. Not sure that they will hold up under stress. It floats and meets boating regs….Read more

26 customers mention appearance, 14 positive, 12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the appearance of the flotation cushion, with some saying it looks good while others note that it doesn't match the picture.

Looks nice – floats. Not sure what else you need. This replaced cushions in a 1958 boat. Work well and nice qualityRead more

The product was not as pictured. Rather than having straps sewn across the entire cushion the ends were only sewn into the side of the cushion….Read more

This is exactly what I was hoping for. Looks great, works as an extra cushion, but with all the Coast Guard requirements for a rescue device….Read more

NOT AS SHOWN! Straps are not as shown. As others have stated the straps ar sewn into cover vs running full length…Read more

34 customers mention strap coverage, 8 positive, 26 negative

Customers report issues with the flotation cushion's straps, noting that they are not sewn all the way across the cushion and are not continuous.

…Straps do NOT go all the way across. Thin nylon material. Only improvement was the brand name labelRead more

Straps are not continuous across the cushion as shown in the photo. Probably cheaper that way but might pull loose one day.Read more

Not what’s in the picture….. the tethers are not sewn across the floatable… they are sewn to the ends and very cheaply done…. the blue fabric…Read more

…This met our needs and seems to be made well. The straps are attached well and the cushion is firm yet comfortable if you need to use if for a…Read more


Top reviews from the United States

  • DeRoyce A.

    5 out of 5 stars

    Like the price

    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Just what we needed

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  • Dee Glazier

    5 out of 5 stars

    Better than perfect!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    I had one on my boat. When the boat (a very small yacht) sunk, it floated to the surface and followed the waves out to sea. fyi – no one was hurt, and the boat was tied to a dock at the tim). 😃

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  • Matt

    5 out of 5 stars

    Meets regs and might save your butt — literally and figuratively.

    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2025
    Color: Blue/Black

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    Required safety gear, but at least this one feels solid. It’s bright, floats well, and doubles as an impromptu seat cushion. Haven’t had to throw it in a rescue (thankfully).
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  • Kindle Customer

    4 out of 5 stars

    A good deal for the requirement of throwable

    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026
    Color: Blue/Black

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    Cheap throwable to suffice requirements and would work on an emergency
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  • T Roper

    5 out of 5 stars

    As advertised

    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    As advertised

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  • Golden doodle lover

    5 out of 5 stars

    Great cushions

    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Very nice cushions. Great for boat or using on bleachers for school games. A+A+A+
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  • Kim Andrus

    5 out of 5 stars

    Floating safety device

    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Good quality, affordable price, arrived quickly
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  • Nancy geraci

    5 out of 5 stars

    Use for overboard people

    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Should have on your boat
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  • Fermin A.
    2 out of 5 stars
    Buen producto por el precio
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Encargue 2 naranjas por que son mas visibles en el mar y recibi un azul y un naranja de ahi en fuera todo bien

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    Fermin A.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Buen producto por el precio
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2026
    Color: Orange

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    Encargue 2 naranjas por que son mas visibles en el mar y recibi un azul y un naranja de ahi en fuera todo bien

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  • Per Mare
    5 out of 5 stars
    If you're looking for a cushion to provide a comfortable boat ride these are the ones…
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2017
    Color: Orange

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    They are what they claim to be – nylon boat cushions. We needed to replace our old Stearns cushions which had lasted at least 15 years but the nylon finally broke down in the sun and started to shred. We had the really good and apparently available only in the U.S. style of Stearns cushion where the strap is sewn right across the entire cushion and the corners seems are sewn flat – very nice and still available in the U.S. On to these cushions… They're fine. Not as pictured on the Amazon page but rather as in my posted photo. Not as orange as you'd think. They will do the trick. I would have preferred the blue but they were back ordered and I need them now. I would have preferred the strap across the entire back and that's what I thought I'd receive but alas, not the case. I should have read the other review(s) more closely. The price was more than fair and being a Prime member ensured they arrived fast, furiously and free although after the membership has paid for itself of course. If you're looking for a cushion to provide a comfortable boat ride these are the ones.

    If you're looking for a cushion to provide a comfortable boat ride these are the ones...

    Per Mare

    5 out of 5 stars
    If you're looking for a cushion to provide a comfortable boat ride these are the ones…
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2017
    Color: Orange

    Verified Purchase

    They are what they claim to be – nylon boat cushions. We needed to replace our old Stearns cushions which had lasted at least 15 years but the nylon finally broke down in the sun and started to shred. We had the really good and apparently available only in the U.S. style of Stearns cushion where the strap is sewn right across the entire cushion and the corners seems are sewn flat – very nice and still available in the U.S. On to these cushions… They're fine. Not as pictured on the Amazon page but rather as in my posted photo. Not as orange as you'd think. They will do the trick. I would have preferred the blue but they were back ordered and I need them now. I would have preferred the strap across the entire back and that's what I thought I'd receive but alas, not the case. I should have read the other review(s) more closely. The price was more than fair and being a Prime member ensured they arrived fast, furiously and free although after the membership has paid for itself of course. If you're looking for a cushion to provide a comfortable boat ride these are the ones.

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  • Duncan Shaw
    1 out of 5 stars
    One Star
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2017
    Color: Orange

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    I expected better quality from stearns!

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Product Summary: Stearns Throwable Flotation Cushion, USCG-Approved Type IV PFD Boat Cushion Life Preserver, Doubles as Comfortable Place to Sit, Great for Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, & More

From STEARNS
Versatile design – can be a throwable flotation device or a seat cushion
US Coast Guard-approved Type IV flotation device
Soft polyester shell and durable Crosstech flotation foam
Strong 1-inch webbed straps make it easy to hold onto and aid in rescue
Measures 16 x 14 inches
Customers find the flotation cushion to be good value for money and appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting it works well as both a seat and flotation device. The cushion provides adequate padding for comfort and meets legal requirements as a throwable device. While the construction is well-sewn, durability receives mixed feedback, with some customers concerned about the straps not being sewn all the way across. The appearance also gets mixed reviews, with some saying it looks good while others note it doesn’t match the picture.

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