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Cold Water Survival Times

Boating safely in cold weather is especially important.
  • Updated: November 15, 2013

Cold Water Survival Times

How much does your expected survival time change with the water temperature? Scroll through to see why boating safely in cold weather is especially important.

Cold Water Survival Times

3 Hours to Infinity: 70˚to 80˚ F

Cold Water Survival Times

2 to 40 Hours: 60˚ to 70˚ F

Cold Water Survival Times

1 to 6 Hours: 50˚to 60˚ F

Cold Water Survival Times

1 to 3 Hours: 40˚ to 50˚ F

Cold Water Survival Times

30 to 90 Minutes: 32˚ to 40˚ F

Cold Water Survival Times

Under 15 to 45 Minutes: Under 32˚ F
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