Jacket advice required

[Sixpence]

Following a stay at Addenbrookes Pleasure, I'm under orders from the consultant to take things easy for a while or risk another, more prolonged stay, a thought I don't particularly relish. So as part of my R&R regime I'm hoping to take the opportunity of a weekend away on the other side of the North sea. Passage normally takes around the twelve hour mark, which often results in my old bones feeling the cold, another thing I'm under orders to avoid at all costs. Must be getting old.
Anyway, my old Musto Coastal jacket has seen better days, currently suffering from mould and mildew thanks to yours truly being too busy to take proper care, but truth be known, it's never been much use for keeping out the cold and wet often experienced during a crossing. So, anyone have any hints as to how I can either refurbish to clean it up and weather proof it, or links to a more suitable (and affordable) alternative ?
I've tried the multiple layer approach, resulting in the Michelin look, but with less movement than a heavily bound mummy, but I need to find some way of keeping warm during the crossing, or risk a return to the men in white coats. Not a nice thought. Musto Ocean jackets may seem to be over the top, but for an ocean crossing I would most likely need a space suit to keep warm, but Ocean jackets also seem to cost the same as a space suit so it's like being caught between a mud bank and a sea wall. Open to suggestions.

 

[sailorman]

Following a stay at Addenbrookes Pleasure, I'm under orders from the consultant to take things easy for a while or risk another, more prolonged stay, a thought I don't particularly relish. So as part of my R&R regime I'm hoping to take the opportunity of a weekend away on the other side of the North sea. Passage normally takes around the twelve hour mark, which often results in my old bones feeling the cold, another thing I'm under orders to avoid at all costs. Must be getting old.
Anyway, my old Musto Coastal jacket has seen better days, currently suffering from mould and mildew thanks to yours truly being too busy to take proper care, but truth be known, it's never been much use for keeping out the cold and wet often experienced during a crossing. So, anyone have any hints as to how I can either refurbish to clean it up and weather proof it, or links to a more suitable (and affordable) alternative ?
I've tried the multiple layer approach, resulting in the Michelin look, but with less movement than a heavily bound mummy, but I need to find some way of keeping warm during the crossing, or risk a return to the men in white coats. Not a nice thought. Musto Ocean jackets may seem to be over the top, but for an ocean crossing I would most likely need a space suit to keep warm, but Ocean jackets also seem to cost the same as a space suit so it's like being caught between a mud bank and a sea wall. Open to suggestions.

Have a look at the Gill range, good after sales

 

[DavidofMersea]

Have a look on E-bay

 

[Koeketiene]

Have a look on E-bay

Or the For Sale forum

 

[benw]

This may be of use however it will require a trip towards the channel tunnel.
I purchased a goretex HL explorer jacket and salopettes for half the price it should have been at the HL outlet.
They had lots of wierd and wonderful gear which if you rang ahead they are very helpful ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET: Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SD, United Kingdom
There is also a Musto store. In my opinion well worth a trip.

 

[Koeketiene]

This may be of use however it will require a trip towards the channel tunnel.
I purchased a goretex HL explorer jacket and salopettes for half the price it should have been at the HL outlet.
They had lots of wierd and wonderful gear which if you rang ahead they are very helpful ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET: Kimberley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SD, United Kingdom
There is also a Musto store. In my opinion well worth a trip.

Biscester Village is similar: http://www.bicestervillage.com/en/home/home

Also has a Musto store - though they don't stock a wide range of foul weather gear (mostly for midgets or giants).

 

[sailorman]

Biscester Village is similar: http://www.bicestervillage.com/en/home/home

Also has a Musto store - though they don't stock a wide range of foul weather gear (mostly for midgets or giants).

as is the outlet in Hatfield though it is hit & miss

 

[jimi]

I find a thermal long sleeved vest with 2 thermal short sleeves over the top a very useful base layer. Then a proper fleece, then wind proof thin breathable jacket then foulies. Keeps me warm(ish)

 

[sailorman]

I find a thermal long sleeved vest with 2 thermal short sleeves over the top a very useful base layer. Then a proper fleece, then wind proof thin breathable jacket then foulies. Keeps me warm(ish)

 

[Koeketiene]

I find a thermal long sleeved vest with 2 thermal short sleeves over the top a very useful base layer. Then a proper fleece, then wind proof thin breathable jacket then foulies. Keeps me warm(ish)

 

[Tradewinds]

That's me before I've put the foulies on

 

[sailorman]

That's me before I've put the foulies on

No need of a LJ then

 

[Tradewinds]

 

[bastonjock]

dont forget a descent wool or fur hat,most of the bodys heat loss is out of your head,there is a place in spalding called springfields,there are various sport shop outlets there,i went for the layers and found it was warmer than my sailing suit,also i picked up a daft looking davy crocket type fur hat,keeps my ears toasty warm even when the winds coming from the east,for gloves i use woolen ones and if its really cold i put mittens on over them.

ill pop in some time,i drive past your pub now and then,i work mainly in the cambridge area

 

[stuey_two]

Have you considered using a Fladen Flotation/Immersion Suit - used by a lot of fishermen and anglers, prices from about £75 for a full suit.

 

[Sixpence]

Must admit I hadn't heard of them so thanks for the heads up, they sound quite promising

Jock, haven't seen you for years, pop in any time mate, be good to see you again

 

[nigelm]

Have a look at the Gill range, good after sales

Gill OS2 suit for me in Anthracite - just gotta pay for the new spray hood then that's next on the shopping list

 

[Athene V30]

Gill OS2 suit

Trousers on offer here @ £99.90 for last years colours! Jackets full price though

http://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/adva...rds=gill+os2&gclid=CJ2Zl6ftobYCFcHHtAodRjAAEA

 

[sailorman]

Trousers on offer here @ £99.90 for last years colours! Jackets full price though

http://www.wetsuitoutlet.co.uk/adva...rds=gill+os2&gclid=CJ2Zl6ftobYCFcHHtAodRjAAEA

i have a new pr of Gill trousers with tags,they belong to a friend £90 will secure them. cant remember the size but medium or large

 

[Sixpence]

Have to admit, my experience of Gill ware hasn't left me overly impressed. Insulation against cold and wind being high priority but ability to move being well up there, I found Gill to be less than impressive against the first two criteria, though pretty good at the third. Probably lack of insulation made them more flexible, which is a shame as they're quite smart to wear ashore, they go nicely with the lifejacket when walking around the shops.