My wife and I ,as well as the 2 dogs Never go out without lifejackets ON in the Zodiac. However Andy and I seldom wear our Lifejackets ,although they are always within reach on the seat.I do usualy wear my flotation suit,especially when its not very warm,as I am a cold bloodied soul at the best of times.On Sunday just we were out all day in the Ledge and Needles Area,It was very lumpy and uncomfortable,anchor recovery from the foredeck was exciting/scary,to say the least,we were crashing and staggering about all day,and during a discussion about recent newsworthy evetns,we have decided that its" lifejackets on,"at all times in future unless millpond conditions.If I have to put mine on over my flotation suit,so be it.I would be better off looking "soft" than "dead" !.....So get your lifejackets on chaps and we can all look "soft" together... jack