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I too have a Sospenders auto inflatable. I too have never tested it. And shame on me (truly)!
My reason for getting the auto is that I single-hand almost exclusively. Ya know, that boom comes over and hits wood (that would be my cranium)… I want something that’s going to pop open right away (that would be my PDF).
I’ve had this thing for two years. Last year I took the boat up to Maine. Guaranteed this unit does not go off in high humidity (we were swimming through fog). I’ve taken on spray at 35 knts off the bow and, again, this unit did not go off. (I kinda got off though ;)
As for going over the side, well just take it off. Quite honestly, if you go over (single or with crew) and you don’t have a life line around your waist… you be nuts. If you go over accidentally and it goes off… well, count it as a test.
Larry Robertie Cheeky Monkey Boston, MA
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[email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of The Emmerichs
Shana,
I have 2 inflatables, one auto and the other manual. The first one I bought was the manual inflatable. I don't know the brand, its down on the boat. I bought the second one under extreme pressure from my wife who felt I may be hit on the head by the boom, knocked overboard and would drown as I could not pull the inflation lanyard. The auto-inflatable one is a "Sospenders."
Both have a built in harness with "D" rings for a tether.
I have heard that some of the earlier inflatables were sensitive to moisture (spray coming in over the rail) or rainfall. I think I have heard that some of the newer models are less sensitive. Suggest you contact West or some other chandlery for better advice than mine.
I agree with Bob Duerer's assessments in his later email. I think he nailed it.
In the confessional booth area, I have never tested either of mine. I WILL do that this year when the water temperature warms up.
John Emmerich 5874 TR Louisville, KY
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- RE: catalina27-talk: auto inflatable PFDs Larry Robertie
- Re: catalina27-talk: auto inflatable PFDs Ralph E. Ahseln
