Thank you for your worthy 2 cents! You're right. Two clip on it is. Jazz On Jan 30, 2016 8:00 PM, "Mark Dvorscak" <mdvorscak56@gmail.com> wrote:
I would go with 2 tethers and 2 inflatable pfds with harnesses. You want to keep both you and your crew on board. Think about what the young guy would face if you want overboard suddenly leaving him alone on the boat. You will also need to install some stout, dedicated attachment points in the cockpit, at the mast and at the bow. I have found jacklines to be less than ideal on our small boats having tried them both on my 17 and 23 (they were great however on the Passport 42 I crewed down to mexico). With three attachment points i find it easy to move from one to the other quickly with very little unclipped transition time. I regularly sail our M23 offshore with a firm rule of always tethered outside the cockpit, in the cockpit in rough conditions or in the cockpit alone or at night. The only time I think I would string the jacklines would be if I were to do an overnight or longer offshore sail. Also, I would definitely keep some good visual distress signals (both hand held and aerial on board. Another personal rule is no one under 18 crosses the bar in my boat although you won't face that hazard sailing out of Gig Harbor. That's my 2ยข to add to the list you've already started. On Jan 29, 2016 20:16, "Jazzy" <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:
So as I'm dinking around with the electrics I can't help but think about going sailing! With this in mind, my first purchases after getting all the lighting going will be safety equipment.
I live in Gig Harbor, WA. When the family is on board it will be super nice days and mild conditions. When I'm solo sailing (90% of the time), I can't even tell you the nasty stuff I've been in with my snipe and rain coat! So thats a different story. Glad to be alive. Anyway... so you see, I have two scenarios I sail under that I need to accommodate.
Here's what is on my short list so far:
Whistle (air horn can on board already) 2 Coastal Inflatable PFDs 1 Offshore Inflatable PFD with Harness (for me solo sailing, or when little guy is onboard- he's 13) 1 Tether 1 Emergency Blanket (onboard) 1 Handheld Radio (thinking ICOM) 2 Throwable Seat Cushions 1 Telescoping Paddle 1 Water Proof Chart of the local Area (onboard) 1 GPS Chartplotter/Sonar (onboard) Assortment of basic tools ( wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, 3m sealer)... tell if you have something besides! 1 8lb Dansforth (onboard)
Undecided about what to do about Visual Distress Signals. There are some expired flares and such on board, but that won't help with the coast guard. So I need something
Next week west marine is handing back $50 bucks if you spend $300 and it just so happens to be my birthday then, so I shall reap marine presents! AND Seattle Boat Show same week!
What do you all have/recommend? And if you have time...whats your potti situation? I have nothing in this area besides good balance.
I apologize for my million questions, you all are very kind attending to my newbieness.
-= Jazz