rogerthebodger
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What ever you store your safety gear in it needs to be water proof and tied to the boat so you don't loose it if and when the boat capsize
Small boat practical safety gear?
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MystyBlue2
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Its all kept in a large dry bag clipped behind the helm for easy access but away from main deck. Saves having to dig it out of bow storage in a blind panic in an emergency.
rogerthebodger
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That's fine but can you get to it when the boat is inverted.
Mine has a line that is 1 1/2 the length of the beam of the boat so it can be accessed and pulled from under the boat without the risk of it floating away.
jwilson
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If swamped or capsized (unlikely as dory hulls are very stable) the boat owned by the OP will probably either sink or float with a foot or two of bow section only above water - heavy engine on transom.
MystyBlue2
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Good point i may have to rethink...
Kilo
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Dan 208,
I like the way you're thinking, consider lots of possibilities, take account of what you can and take what practical measures there are but at the end of the day even if your plans may be adjusted, don't let all the different opinions put you off.
The exercise of thinking round the problem is v valuable.
I like the way you're thinking, consider lots of possibilities, take account of what you can and take what practical measures there are but at the end of the day even if your plans may be adjusted, don't let all the different opinions put you off.
The exercise of thinking round the problem is v valuable.
MystyBlue2
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Thank you ?
lenten
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this is a terrible place to come for advice----far better going to a fishing forum where people actually use boats like yours-----i think you have a good set up-----the only thing you need will cost you nothing----------------experience----get out a mile then work up to 6 miles-----good luck
Jamie Dundee
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Not seen anyone mention a radar reflector yet, Echomax do a smallish and light but effective one which can sit on your cuddy roof. You may not intend to go out in fog but at some point you’ll probably end up in some.
MystyBlue2
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Would the fold down tube ones be any good?
I was thinking about that last july but my soggy deck took centre stage and i totally forgot about it lol
Jamie Dundee
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They’re not generally well regarded although I do pick up small boats fitted with them on my radar. If you go that way get one of the thicker ones, Echomax really the way to go though.
MystyBlue2
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Il take a look online...do they need to be wired up to my nav in any way? Is is similar to AIS?
William_H
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Around here this style of boat is very popular. However it then also causes more rescue dramas. Typical is capsize in a freak wave, engine failure or in one case failure of the transom causing sinking. Local authorities require that a VHF radio and a EPIRB be carried for any trip beyond 3nm from land. Plus a lot of usual safety gear like anchor bucket fire ex, and flares. (The weight of the O/B on the transom bouncing around on a road trip is a real problem)
What has proven to be essential in a capsize situation is to have EPIRB easily accessible and life jackets if not worn be accessible. All this might point to value of a life jacket worn with PLB. Interesting the authorities state that a PLB is no a substitute for a EPIRB. The EPIRBs since required and especially with GPS have saved many lives but also reduced the cost of SAR to the authorities.
OP should also try to get back on the boat from the water and if he can't then provide a ladder or boarding assistance.
We also have a very efficient sea rescue set up who will set a SAR watch for you so log on before departure log off on return. With searchers out if you don't log off.
One little Australian quirk is that most people carry a cool box (called an Esky) for keeping drinks and lunch cold. Usually has handles at each end for carrying. With isulation these are always buoyant and have saved many lives inadvertently. ol'will
What has proven to be essential in a capsize situation is to have EPIRB easily accessible and life jackets if not worn be accessible. All this might point to value of a life jacket worn with PLB. Interesting the authorities state that a PLB is no a substitute for a EPIRB. The EPIRBs since required and especially with GPS have saved many lives but also reduced the cost of SAR to the authorities.
OP should also try to get back on the boat from the water and if he can't then provide a ladder or boarding assistance.
We also have a very efficient sea rescue set up who will set a SAR watch for you so log on before departure log off on return. With searchers out if you don't log off.
One little Australian quirk is that most people carry a cool box (called an Esky) for keeping drinks and lunch cold. Usually has handles at each end for carrying. With isulation these are always buoyant and have saved many lives inadvertently. ol'will
Jamie Dundee
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No wiring or power required, they just increase the likelihood of creating a radar return. Fit and forget.
Greenheart
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As I understand it, you have a floor-cavity, previously filled with factory-fitted foam buoyancy which had absorbed water over time and so required removal. Are you not concerned that even reputable quality expanding foam may again absorb water, adding weight and eliminating its benefit?
My old dinghy is watertight as long as I don't capsize. If I do, there's usually a litre or two of water in whichever side-tank dipped its gunwale. I don't have to worry about it, because five or more years ago, I took advantage of my girlfriend's cola-addiction and accumulated hundreds of empty two-litre plastic pop bottles...
...I left them in the freezer in batches, with the lids off, and put the lids back on as soon as they came out, so the pressure inside is higher than ambient, and they don't sag limply. Then I opened the small (five-inch diameter) hatches in the boat's side tanks and methodically placed layers of bottles inside, until they were squeezed so full they could not rattle.
Those bottles are amazingly robust (especially out of ultraviolet inside the hull). Whatever might befall the boat, she could not sink unless she was battered into pieces so the bottles could escape. If you've got hatches in the floor, you probably can do the same.