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Captain Pre-Capsize
12-21-2006, 10:10 PM
Al:

Today I received two different PFD's from Hamilton Marine. You mentioned one of them in a different post a while back. I got the exact one you mentioned as well as one very close to it but with a collar. Also got whistles to go on each. THERE, now I look like a pro with the fluorescent orange.

Thanks for the tip - they fit great but more importantly they give me the air of authority (as I stand looking in thte bathroom mirror) that has been so lacking. Ha, ha!
almeyer
12-22-2006, 10:10 AM
In addition to a whistle, I've also got a HemiLight on each of my PFDs. I've seen them at West Marine and some of the other stores if you need one right now, but Hamilton also carries them:
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,11795.htm
They're small, not too expensive, and best of all, they're automatic! I'm not fond of the lights that are switch activated. If I go overboard, I may not be thinking too clearly.
Granted, some folks think they look a little goofy, but if I go overboard, especially in reduced visibility, I want someone to be able to find me as quick as possible.
Al
Thorne
12-22-2006, 10:25 AM
So what is the URL for the recommended PFD?

Currently I like the sportfisherman 'full vest' style with mesh pockets for cool-weather use, not very yachty or racing-approved but functional and warm...
Captain Pre-Capsize
12-22-2006, 02:00 PM
It's under the thread in Misc. Boat related and is entitled "PFD's - do I still need one if..." Use the search thingy and if my teenager was home he could help me post the link myself but I'm an analogue guy caught in a digital world...
almeyer
12-22-2006, 02:08 PM
This is the one I wear most of the year - I like pockets too! Handy for carrying hand-held GPS, small pair of binoculars, bug juice and chewing tobacco.
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,8680.htm

But every now and then it gets a little cool, so I wear this:
http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/4,25937.htm

Oops, looks like the Cap'n beat me to it. Okay, so I'll shut up and leave now, time to go do some Christmas shopping for the wife. Merry Christmas, y'all.
Al