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[beamie]

Great question Dangles, have been wondering the same thing since they both operate on 406MHz, that is the important part. If going with the PLB go with the floating models. The realistic advantage of the real Epirb is mounting it in the hydrostatic release. though I will say small boats don't always sink and this won't release until it gets to a certain depth so it will stay with the boat and so should you. Of course if your plb is packed away in a bag that you can't get to then also useless. Things ofen happen unexpected and fast. So important to have the plb in a handy location if going that route. 'but as fare as locating function I believe it would be the same, must register also.

[BigBo]

I'm sure you know this Chris, but I'll throw it out there anyways (not that I'm an expert mind you). The PLB's can only be activated manually and typically worn by one person onboard the vessel where the EPIRB is generally mounted to the boat and activated when submersed in water.
That said, a lot of guys I know have gone to the PLB's because of cost. And any signal is better than none at all. I don't think you can go wrong with either one.