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03-07-2011, 09:45 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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I personally like my Stearns Powerboat, but any float coat would be right up there with it- USCG certified, warm, waterproof... I bring it whenever I'm out, easy enough to just put it on and forget about it.
I'm much more likely to wear a PFD if it's multipurpose (IE keeps me warm), so I definitely recommend the floatcoat for early and late season boating.
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03-07-2011, 10:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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They are nice...I have always wanted to get one of those but you don't see many places carrying them, at least I don't.
Also, on a mid summer day they are not practical
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03-07-2011, 10:17 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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I think I got mine at sandwich ship supply. Was a while ago, so not sure... Pricey but worth the investment and peace of mind, at least for the captain.
Definitely need to find something different for the summer though- unless you like heat stroke! I have a small inflatable that is low-profile and works great- think it's made by mustang, but unsure of the model.
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03-07-2011, 12:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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One of the most popular (for good reason) is the Mustang MD3183.
Very comfortable and has a hydrostatic inflation trigger instead of the "pill" that's mentioned above. This way it only goes off when submerged under 4" of water and no amount of moisture will set it off over time. Most manufactures are leaning toward these now for that reason. That and they cost more  You can get one for under 200$ and they are worth it. I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on. See what's comfortable. Go through a full range of motion and note any areas where it rubs you. Treat it like a pair of shoes but more importantly. You'll be in all day.. mind as well be comfortable. If you don't care then I think cabela's has an auto for 99$ 
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03-07-2011, 01:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,624
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mustang has one that is more of a vest than suspenders. it looks low profile but i want to try one on before i buy it. it also has 40#of bouyency
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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03-07-2011, 02:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 1,752
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[QUOTE=Fishoholic;842340]....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......
and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to.   I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.
I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years. |
Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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03-07-2011, 02:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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[QUOTE=beamie;842370]
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Originally Posted by Fishoholic
....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......
and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to. I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.
I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years. |
sailsmarine has them for 218$
and btw Jamestown Distributors will do match pricing |
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03-07-2011, 06:16 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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for kayaking I sprung for a Hobie PFD ($70.00)... It's made for yakking ... Nothing on the back so you can sit comfortably in the seat .. Will float face up if unconscious..
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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03-08-2011, 03:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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[QUOTE=beamie;842370]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishoholic
....... I suggest you go to a store like west or BP and try some on......See what's comfortable.......
and then go and order it online from Defender Marine. MD3184 Defender $240 West $315......
West Marine is one of the most overpriced stores around. I only go when I really have to. I am in the process of drawing up some side curtains for the boat. Sunbrella price D$15, W$30 per yard.
I have been doing business with Defender for years, and Hamilton Marine. Jamestown too thou they have been coming up in recent years. |
West marine will price match. I always have a defender and hamilton catalog in my truck when I stop at west marine for something. |
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03-08-2011, 05:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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So will walmart and bunch of other similar stores.. but I try to stay away from the big box stores like west and wally world. |
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