Kit list recommendations

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Also you do not have to spend 400 quid for a good dry suit you can get a decent one for less than £300 like a crewsaver if you shop around

£230 for a BS

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

£230 for a BS

Yeah but come on Mick I'm sure that he would want to look good so B.S. is out

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Yeah but come on Mick I'm sure that he would want to look good so B.S. is out

Not like you then mate.

[gtb]

Originally Posted by kerny

Yeah but come on Mick I'm sure that he would want to look good so B.S. is out

Oh yeah, I'm well known for my fashion sense! As a middle-aged balding guy those days are long gone.

Guess I need to improve my web searching.

(apologies for hijacking the thread Andy)

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

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Not like you then mate.

Come on Mick!! you know that I never wear a Gecko

[kerny]

Originally Posted by gtb

(apologies for hijacking the thread Andy)

No worries... its a regular occurrence on here

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Come on Mick!! you know that I never wear a Gecko

And that's cos they don't make em your size and shape.
The thread will be cleaned up soon no doubt.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

And that's cos they don't make em your size and shape.
The thread will be cleaned up soon no doubt.

Your just jealous of my chiseled rugged good looks

[SPR]

Beyond Cold Water Boot Camp USA - Thermal Protection Test - YouTube

a test on different clothing in cold water...

[Maximus]

Interesting stuff!...
Throw in High winds-Wave's-Spay,Tide-Stress...like trying to rescue/save Loved one's/children, keeping together,along with low light- miles from shore possible injuries-Panic and Hypothermia ...suddenly those Quality Dry suits along the PLB's, Hand-helds- Personal Flares-(Piro or Laser) Strobes ect seem very Cheap!!
Definitely food foe thought.
Best Saftey??? IMO...Choose you crew and Fellow Boaters well..Two boats + gives you a good Head Start if the the Shit hits.

[MustRib]

Originally Posted by boristhebold

Radar reflectors, look for tri lens passive type or active types, search on ribnet for a review document about radar reflectors because some arnt worth the money at all.

Also get a hand held VHF that floats.

And a PLB - reasonable cost these days and valuable if you have an incident and all power is lost. (goes in your pocket)

anchor with plenty of reope and chain

lifejackets - with a crutch strap and harness

safety knife (goes in your pocket)

first aid kit basic

assorted tools, spare fuses

fire extinquisher

tube pump, tube repair thingy in case of emergency, the type you push through a tear, turn and secure, works well ask PeterM.

spare kill cord

throwing rope

I like BoristheBold's list above...a lot.
I would add a tow rope, or the ability to use your anchor warp as a tow rope
and I would add a Gecko to your personal kit. Even without rain, just putting it on can cut down the fatigue from wind battering considerably. If you have the space to keep one on your boat, I would get one.
You dont have to go crazy on new stuff. Used but good condition Gecko's come up for sale here and ebay frequently.

[jyasaki]

Two boats + gives you a good Head Start if the the Shit hits.

Assuming both boats are reasonably kitted out, this is the best advice I've seen.

jky

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

your just jealous of my chiseled rugged good looks :d