Recommend an EPIRB

[john7777]

As someone who sails a lot on other peoples boats & also charters sometimes, I am considering buying a personal EPIRB.
Any suggestions ?
Cheapest suppliers?
Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Twister_Ken]

Not a brand recommendation - but do check battery service life and cost of replacement b4 making a decision.

 

[photodog]

We carry around a McMurdo PLB, when they did a recall last year (?) they seemed to handle things pretty well...
Its compact, well made, clear instructions. Very reassuring for guests/wife as its a very easy way to call for help, just in case I fall off/get whacked/ etc. Ours is the GPS type.

Kinda difficult to recomend a Epirb unless youve used one, then I guess if you are still around to make a recomendation, its always going to be positive!!

Ta

 

[mcframe]

http://www.sartech.com/ seem to have a reasonable range of EPIRBs and PLBs - and they list the battery replacement prices.

Hmm, the Kannad 406 XS-2 GPS (299+vat) appears to have fallen off their website since I last looked...

I've not bought one, yet.

 

[Matrosen]

Is it an urban myth that if you use a McMurdo in a real emergency and the rescue is successful (!!!), McMurdo give you a new one free?

 

[Dave99]

We would also recommend McMurdo Fastfind PLB.

David

 

[SimbaDog]

Thanks
Just ordered a Fastfind Plus £379.00 delivered

 

[Dave99]

WOW where from fastfind plus is GPS version... just checking the new price list which came through today - its normally £474!

Non GPS is now £307 for those interested - might get one of these to go in my grab bag

 

[SimbaDog]

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WOW where from fastfind plus is GPS version... just checking the new price list which came through today - its normally £474!

Non GPS is now £307 for those interested - might get one of these to go in my grab bag

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