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| Boat Fishing & Boating A new forum at Striped-Bass.com for those fishing from boats and for boating in general |
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04-22-2008, 05:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 946
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Sandwich Ship Supply on Tupper Road, very close to Sandwich Marina.
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Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
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04-23-2008, 10:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bristol, RI
Posts: 14
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Which ones does everyone have on their boat? I was looking at the straps on the cheaper ones (34.99) and it looks like they would be difficult to put on if you were in a hurry.
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04-23-2008, 03:59 PM
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Captain Pete
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StriperFvr
Which ones does everyone have on their boat? I was looking at the straps on the cheaper ones (34.99) and it looks like they would be difficult to put on if you were in a hurry.
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As far as putting on jackets goes, if you have to put them on in a hurry, your already screwed. Having a Type 1 vest is not a bad idea. It may be a better idea to have one or two automatic inflatables. OK, some say "I'll get an inflatable but a manual and save a few bucks." Not a good idea, the chances are higher that you'll fall overboard and hit your head rendering you unconscious and underwater than the lower percent chance having your boat sink. Buy the jacket that your going to wear. It will save your life. |
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04-24-2008, 06:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bristol, RI
Posts: 14
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Originally Posted by pmueller
As far as putting on jackets goes, if you have to put them on in a hurry, your already screwed. Having a Type 1 vest is not a bad idea. It may be a better idea to have one or two automatic inflatables. OK, some say "I'll get an inflatable but a manual and save a few bucks." Not a good idea, the chances are higher that you'll fall overboard and hit your head rendering you unconscious and underwater than the lower percent chance having your boat sink. Buy the jacket that your going to wear. It will save your life.
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very true..Have you or anyone else ever had one of the auto inflatables inflate in the rain or after getting wet. I have read some things that say they inflate if they are in the rain for too long becasue they work on a dissolving "aspirin-like" material that is designed to dissolve and trigger the cartridge. |
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04-24-2008, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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~..~..~.. ><((((º>
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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04-24-2008, 03:45 PM
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Captain Pete
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 936
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Yes I have, and until now it has not been an issue. The pill is a "bicarbonate" base, as far as I understand. Kept mine in my hold, which is really nasty moist, and mildew prone, like most boats. The pill finally disintegrated last season. The recharge with pill cost me $40.00 bucks at West Marine, which means you can probably find it a little cheaper.
If I were concerned about accidental inflation, and the rain/wind/seas were that bad, I'ld just put a regular life jacket on. My concern is like seat belts, they do not work unless you wear them. Especially on those bluebird days and nights.
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