Danny, Many years ago I bought a Musto. It was on special price at the time but still cost a fortune and I nearly passed on the opportunity but was convinced by a colleague that it would be a good buy. It was. And it remains the best investment I've ever made in my personal sailing equipment. Frankly, I've never had a moment's trouble with it and, while faded a little with time, it still works perfectly. The only change I made was to convert the auto inflate to manual when it went in for a service.
Can't agree with Martin enough. It's got to be comfortable as you'll wear it a lot - should be part of the skipper's standing orders to wear it if alone in the cockpit or leaving it to go for'ard regardless of the sea conditions. And make sure you get the version which has the harness attachment rings. Mine is worn over my spray jacket or foul weather jacket but tucked under the collar to prevent chafe on the back of the neck. Hope that assists, David On 16 September 2015 at 07:14, Martin DeYoung via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Danny, > > > > I put about 20,000 miles on a Mustang style inflatable with harness that > had the powder tablet type of auto inflate. It was comfortable and easy to > put on and only auto inflated by rain/spray once. In heavy rain I would > wear it under my foulweather gear jacket knowing if it inflated I may have > difficulty in taking my jacket off without a knife. > > > > My current inflatable was made by Spinlock. I have only put around 3,000 > miles on this one. The advantages are mainly in how it stays out of the > way when sail handling or spinning winch handles. It is slightly less > comfortable than the Mustang with a little extra chafe around the neck. It > does takes a moment longer to put on owing to the harness clasp design. > IIRC it is hydrostatic but I am not sure. There was a recall a few years > ago that updated something with the inflator. > > > > If you will be racing or headed into entertaining conditions the leg > straps are a good idea. Buy one that will be comfortable wear more often > even if it costs more. Any life jacket is a waste of money unless worn. > > > > Martin DeYoung > > Calypso > > 1971 C&C 43 > > Seattle > > > [image: Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Danny > Haughey via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:46 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Cc:* Danny Haughey > *Subject:* Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation > > > > Hi guys, > > > > I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm > looking for recommendations. > > > > I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. > > > > Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. > > > > I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. > > > > We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. > > > > Danny > > Still moving toward a closing! > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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