First Watch AB-1100 Flotation Bomber Jacket - Navy Blue - XL

The First Watch AB-1100 Flotation Bomber Jacket in Navy Blue XL is purpose-built for commercial fishermen, boat operators, and working mariners who spend extended hours on the water in challenging conditions. When you're standing watch or working deck in cold wind and spray, inadequate protective gear compromises alertness and creates unnecessary risk. This flotation jacket bridges the gap between thermal protection and active flotation, delivering the redundancy every serious boater needs for safe offshore and coastal operations.

Built with integrated flotation core technology, the AB-1100 provides USCG-compliant buoyancy without the bulk of traditional PFDs, allowing unrestricted arm and torso mobility essential for deck work, rod handling, and emergency maneuvers. The bomber-style cut and Navy Blue colorway offer visibility in poor weather while the reinforced shoulders and chest panel endure the abrasion of gear, rigging, and constant movement. At 4.5 lbs, the jacket remains lightweight enough for all-day wear without fatigue, yet the flotation materials maintain consistent buoyancy across prolonged immersion scenarios typical of commercial and recreational fishing operations.

The XL sizing accommodates layering over cold-weather undergarments—critical for Gulf, Atlantic, and Pacific water work where water temperature varies seasonally. Charter captains, commercial crabbers, salmon guides, and serious anglers working offshore platforms benefit most from the AB-1100's balance of thermal retention and active protection. This jacket performs equally well on center consoles, sportfishers, and commercial vessels where USCG regulations or common sense demand accessible flotation. Pair with quality immersion suits for winter operations or wear standalone during moderate seasons when deck safety and freedom of movement are non-negotiable.