AntarcticPilot
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I'm considering buying a safety device that I can wear on my lifejacket. As I sail single-handed, my first line of defense is not to go overboard, but if everything conspires against me and I end up in the water, I'd like to have a last-ditch system. My sailing is coastal, with the possibility of a trip across the North Sea to Holland or even Germany. However, it seems there are two different technologies available, at roughly similar prices, and I can't see which is more appropriate for my situation. I'm looking at the Ocean Rescue PLB1 and MOB1, but they seem to be representative of the two types
I'd appreciate comments from those with experience of this type of device. The prices are almost identical.
- PLB; effectively a mini-EPIRB. with a "last mile" homing beacon and a strobe light. As far as I can see, NOT automatic deployment
- MOB - effectively a DSC transmitter and AIS beacon; also a strobe light. Plus point is that it can be set up to deploy automatically.
I'd appreciate comments from those with experience of this type of device. The prices are almost identical.