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01-07-2010, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Personal Epirbs
Like the trend in most other electronics the performance, size and cost are being improved all the time. While shopping for a new boat epirb I came across this new pocket size personal eprib. I have have one of the older larger personal epribs and toss it in my bag when I go on someone else's boat (just in case). It makes me feel a little more safe. IMO most people don't do this because the cost was pretty high. But now with the new cell phone sized unit with the street price under $300 there is no excuse not to have one. This is a review of the unit that a friend sent me I thought I would pass it along. IMO this is perfect for rec fishermen...the CC guy who does not want to break the bank for a few offshore trips. This makes a lot of sense to carry around.
McMurdo Fast Find PLB - Initial Evaluation - EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) |
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01-07-2010, 09:31 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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I have an ACR one that is the size of a paper back novel. Whenever I am on the water it is with me. Cheap insurance policy.
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01-07-2010, 11:27 AM
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In the Hole II
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 188
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I Also have the ACR and it is attached to my self inflating life jacket, which I wear on the boat and take with me why I fly. Great piece of mind, I hope I never have to use it.
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01-07-2010, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
Like the trend in most other electronics the performance, size and cost are being improved all the time. While shopping for a new boat epirb I came across this new pocket size personal eprib. I have have one of the older larger personal epribs and toss it in my bag when I go on someone else's boat (just in case). It makes me feel a little more safe. IMO most people don't do this because the cost was pretty high. But now with the new cell phone sized unit with the street price under $300 there is no excuse not to have one. This is a review of the unit that a friend sent me I thought I would pass it along. IMO this is perfect for rec fishermen...the CC guy who does not want to break the bank for a few offshore trips. This makes a lot of sense to carry around.
McMurdo Fast Find PLB - Initial Evaluation - EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) |
Thats the one I also spec'd out for this season. No need for those big bulky ones anymore, especially on a smaller boat. Only thing is it is not automatically activated, and it does NOT float. So a small float bag would be in order. |
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01-07-2010, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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279 here and a float pouch for 20 bucks.
McMurdo FastFind GPS PLB |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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01-07-2010, 01:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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I don't know if I want a hand-held unit that is water activated in a small boat. I prefer manual operation for the personal units and Cat 1 units mounted on the boat. There is still a place for the large units. This little one is nice to toss in the ditch bag. At this price it is a no-brainer.
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01-10-2010, 07:24 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
Posts: 5,871
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
I don't know if I want a hand-held unit that is water activated in a small boat. I prefer manual operation for the personal units and Cat 1 units mounted on the boat. There is still a place for the large units. This little one is nice to toss in the ditch bag. At this price it is a no-brainer.
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The boat should ALWAYS have a full sized EPIRB.
PLB's are more of a corpse recovery device.... |
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