Crewsaver Crewfit Plus 190N Life jacket

redthunder · 28 February 2012, 14:10

Hi Has anybody got one of these. Need to up date my life jacket and want something good. Any view or other ideas gratefully received. they are about £220.

Razorbill RIBs · 28 February 2012, 16:25

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Originally Posted by redthunder

Hi Has anybody got one of these. Need to up date my life jacket and want something good. Any view or other ideas gratefully received. they are about £220.

I personally like them and find them very comfortable, but suggest you try before you buy as the high fit can take a little getting used to..... One of our larger marine clients has just changed to these for all their crew....

They can be had a for a lot less than the £220 price tag, but beware there was a bogus seller on ebay accepting best offers at £120..... I know because a friend of mine got caught (refunded by ebay no probs - looked okay /had feedback /related sales of marine equipment in history etc....)

Not 190N and without the crewsavers spray hood etc, but the 175N KRU Sport Pro waistcoat type is also worth a look IMO, and good value at less than £100

NWC100 · 28 February 2012, 18:19

I have three of them, 2 adults ones and a child version, I ordered the childs one originally and tried it on the child....it looked very commfortable and he didnt moan about it at all, I had 2 marinepool ones on order for me and my partner which as on another thread were proving a pain...wrong ones sent terrible customer service from a large marine megastore....so I returned the marinepool ones and ordered 2 crewfit 190n plus.

Ordered on sunday and delivered this morning from marine superstore, you can see stock online and much, much cheaper than the price you are quoting, I would highly recommend them for delivery and price.

As to the jackets, they feel like a tight fitting waistcoat whilst wearing it, although I have only worn mine round the lounge it does feel very comfy, mine is the harness version as its all had they in stock, I think the only difference is in the back mesh part and its metal loop on the front. It does look a serious bit of kit, very high quality appearance to it and very easily adjustable whilst wearing. Its also a lot smaller than most others I have seen and sits higher on your chest which would suggest it would be harder to accidently set off if you go into some shallow water. Like I say I only just received them today and havent used it in anger yet!!!!

Also I am sure you are aware the plus version comes with a built in spray hood and light on it, to be honest I think its complete overkill for my own needs but will good for the future if I decide to do some lone sibbing!

Any questions feel free to ask.

Nick

kerny · 29 February 2012, 09:43

I got one about a month ago for £140 they look nice and are a snug fit one here for an extra 20 quid but has hood an lights inc. Bargain

CREWSAVER 190N AUTOMATIC CREWFIT ZIPPED PLUS LIFEJACKET HARNESS (5028654119119) | eBay

redthunder · 29 February 2012, 11:58

Thanks for the advice. Just ordered on from that ebay link. Saved me a few quid realy Great thank you!!!

kerny · 29 February 2012, 12:11

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Thanks for the advice. Just ordered on from that ebay link. Saved me a few quid realy Great thank you!!!

Glad to be of help

Zippy · 29 February 2012, 13:12

Another

for these from us.

Think we bought from Marine Superstore over in port solent and prices were about the same.

Seekingsun · 29 February 2012, 22:26

I was looking at this aswell, bought mine from marine superstore yesterday for £140, also spoke to them on the phone this morning to add a pair of musto br1 Salopettes to the order, very helpful should be here tomorrow

kerny · 29 February 2012, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Seekingsun

I was looking at this aswell, bought mine from marine superstore yesterday for £140, also spoke to them on the phone this morning to add a pair of musto br1 Salopettes to the order, very helpful should be here tomorrow

Did that include harness the hood and lights ??

Seekingsun · 29 February 2012, 22:31

Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Zip Plus - Lifejacket - Marine Super Store

I believe so... I assume the harness version is for sailing and has the clip in system

Seekingsun · 29 February 2012, 22:32

The harness is an additional £10

kerny · 29 February 2012, 22:42

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Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Zip Plus - Lifejacket - Marine Super Store

I believe so... I assume the harness version is for sailing and has the clip in system

Looks like it hasn't and the one for £150 includes harness but no hood and lights.

Seekingsun · 29 February 2012, 22:55

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Looks like it hasn't and the one for £150 includes harness but no hood and lights.

QBZ (Quick Burst zip) outer cover closure
Ergonomic 3D shape
Built in easy don sprayhood
SOLAS approved lifejacket light
Quick adjust buckles
Available with integral deck safety harness
190N of buoyancy

It mentions the hood but no light, I'll let you know tomorrow when it turns up

kerny · 29 February 2012, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Seekingsun

QBZ (Quick Burst zip) outer cover closure
Ergonomic 3D shape
Built in easy don sprayhood
SOLAS approved lifejacket light
Quick adjust buckles
Available with integral deck safety harness
190N of buoyancy

It mentions the hood but no light, I'll let you know tomorrow when it turns up

If there's a hood there will be a light

NWC100 · 01 March 2012, 04:55

All plus version include light and hood.....non plus....no hood no light!

Nick

Seekingsun · 01 March 2012, 18:32

Mine turned up today from marine superstore great service it's a nice piece of kit, looks great with the webbing on the back aswell

Shame I still think im slimmer than I am, the medium musto br1's are too small, better lay off the bacon sandwiches for a while