USMCsilver… just curious, now that you have a PLB where do you keep it when out on your boat?
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Originally posted by springtideUSMCsilver… just curious, now that you have a PLB where do you keep it when out on your boat?
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>I have a large, waterproof drybag that floats. Inside, you’ll find 550 cord to tie one another together, flares, handheld GPS, handheld radio, first aid kit, flashlights, and inflatable PFD. I’m sure I’ll add some other stuff.
I’m seriously considering a handheld green high-output laser pointer. I’ll modify it with silicone the best I can to waterpoof it. Yes, it’s illegal to shine at planes, but I’d rather face the fines than die stranded offshore.
Oh, and to answer the question, it’d be in the center console. I’ve considered bungees for strapping it to the top of the t-top, but I think inside the console would probably be the best bet.
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Glad to hear they were found!
I have an epirb in my console and a plb and handheld VHF with my flares and such. Also have a throw line and survival gear in a bag that usually stays in an easily accessible hatch. Always keep water and sunscreen in there too. Thinking about getting a spot or something so I can send updates and I’m okay messages… Life raft coming soon.
I have recently found out that there was no fire onboard. The motor stopped running and the owner could not get it fired again. In the process of trying to get the motor cranked up… they took a wave over the stern. The adult friend panicked as the stern was taking on water. Im not sure of the time lapse so I cant say he immediately panicked but the end result was… the friend jumped overboard. From what I gathered, the boat was pretty much lost at this point and it may have been time to get in the water. So at this point the owner jumped in to make the attempt to calm his friend. The young boys were already in life jackets and abandoned ship when the owner did. The owner swam to his friend ( who did not have a life jacket on) and attempted to calm him down… sidebar… throat punch right then… The owner’s 11 yr old son had the wherewith all to grab his dad’s friend a life jacket and some rope while the boat was sinking. Go Reese! The end result was, they were able to control the grown man who flipped out, stayed with a cooler…( he said the boat was too far away to swim back to) and stuck together until today. 16-18 hrs in the water…The key was they stayed together.
Now my take on all this… and Im sure some may argue… but its very simple… hysterical people make matters worse. Irrational actions put others in danger. The captain may have been able to deal with the situation had he not had to chase down a freaked out grown man. Also, there is no Epirb,PLB, or Spot onboard. There is no price tag on a life… yours or others. Lastly… experience. I say this because I have spent most of my adult life on the water. I ran through “what I would do” scenerios all day long… In case of loss of power… my first reaction would be drop anchor if possible, or maybe try to set up a drift anchor and put the bow into the sea. I wont armchair quarterback this to death, and everyone survived. Thankful for that.
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Originally posted by CaptBryanI have recently found out that there was no fire onboard. The motor stopped running and the owner could not get it fired again. In the process of trying to get the motor cranked up… they took a wave over the stern. The adult friend panicked as the stern was taking on water. Im not sure of the time lapse so I cant say he immediately panicked but the end result was… the friend jumped overboard. From what I gathered, the boat was pretty much lost at this point and it may have been time to get in the water. So at this point the owner jumped in to make the attempt to calm his friend. The young boys were already in life jackets and abandoned ship when the owner did. The owner swam to his friend ( who did not have a life jacket on) and attempted to calm him down… sidebar… throat punch right then… The owner’s 11 yr old son had the wherewith all to grab his dad’s friend a life jacket and some rope while the boat was sinking. Go Reese! The end result was, they were able to control the grown man who flipped out, stayed with a cooler…( he said the boat was too far away to swim back to) and stuck together until today. 16-18 hrs in the water…The key was they stayed together.
Now my take on all this… and Im sure some may argue… but its very simple… hysterical people make matters worse. Irrational actions put others in danger. The captain may have been able to deal with the situation had he not had to chase down a freaked out grown man. Also, there is no Epirb,PLB, or Spot onboard. There is no price tag on a life… yours or others. Lastly… experience. I say this because I have spent most of my adult life on the water. I ran through “what I would do” scenerios all day long… In case of loss of power… my first reaction would be drop anchor if possible, or maybe try to set up a drift anchor and put the bow into the sea. I wo
Yes to get the bow into the sea and keep from getting broached. In this case, the bow could have turned around, stop more waves from crashing over the stern.
That is great news! What stroke of luck!
I updated my spot on the way to,the landing at 4:30 am. I never go out without it!
We went south to bottom fish but did not hear the distress call.
“If we ever forget that we’re
one nation under God,
we will be a nation gone under.” - Ronald Reagan
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Originally posted by hydrotherapyThat is great news! What stroke of luck!
I updated my spot on the way to,the landing at 4:30 am. I never go out without it!
We went south to bottom fish but did not hear the distress call.“If we ever forget that we’re
one nation under God,
we will be a nation gone under.” - Ronald Reagan
The CG announced there was a distress call that was basically just a mayday then nothing. Keep a look out and report. Another boat heard it but did not get a DSC report on his radio.
“If we ever forget that we’re
one nation under God,
we will be a nation gone under.” - Ronald Reagan
If I can stress one thing, please if this ever happens to you try to stay with the boat! In both cases of missing boaters this week, both overturn boats were found quickly! Again stay with the boat and you have a better chance of being found. With that said those four people are (**() lucky
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PROUD YANKEE
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I would stay with the boat until it literally sunk from underneath my feet. Some people are just not meant to pilot a boat on the Ocean.
Thank you for sharing all the info. Always better to learn from somone else’s experience. Glad everyone was found safe.
So glad to see everyone is safe. I cant imagine how badly I would feel if I was bobbing around in the ocean with my kids.
I have a question concerning the EPIRB and its proper placement. I recently started heading offshore so went and got a really nice EPIRB that also gives location by gps. I have read that some mount them to the console and others store in a dump bag. I have mine in a dump bag but also have an older handheld PLB. Should I mount the EPIRB to the console? Do I have to worry about it getting wet with heavy rain or washing down the boat?
Where do people have their life jackets when running. Mine are in the head which would be rather difficult to get to in an overturned boat.
I think a lot of what to do in an emergency is not common sense when you are in panic mode. I for one have learned a ton by the threads here that broke down the circumstances of an emergency and what the captain did or did not do correctly. I think we all have. Seems many emergencies could be avoided by throwing an anchor (real or sea) to point the bow toward the waves. Seems that an awful lot of sinkings occur by taking a wave over the stern. To me, doing that would not be common sense, but I learned that here and if ever in that situation its the first thing I would do. This is not to mention all the other things learned, such as EPIRB, rope, life jackets, manual bilge etc etc. Good stuff happens when these are discussed thoroughly!
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^^^ This is very true. I learn a lot from the forums. I didn’t grow up on boats, and had barely been on a boat until I purchased one of my own several years ago. I learn something every time I read a thread, or get the opportunity to get out on the water. Especially with the more experienced people. I learn every time I go out, even by myself. But having someone to point you in the right direction sure makes that learning curve a lot easier. I’ve been lucky enough to meet a mentor of sorts on this very forum. Started out as a purchase and became friends from there. So these threads, and the knowledge shared is greatly appreciated.
I’m glad we have someone on here who knows the survivors and is willing to share with us what happened. We all stand a chance to learn. Thanks to all.
2006 23 SeaCraft, 2008 Suzuki 250.
After spending most of my life working on the water, I’ve seen all sorts of crazy stuff that could have ended bad. Some stuff that did end bad. I will not begin to second guess the circumstances or decisions made. I wasn’t there. Everybody came home.
When I lose power, anywhere, for whatever reason, the first thing I do is throw out an anchor unless I’m on fire. If offshore, I put out every foot of line I’ve got. Then assess the situation, with my bow into the waves. Most boats that sink offshore sink from waves over the transom. Which is why I like a full transom boat and a watertight bulkhead in front of the engine. Many boats made have a wide open transom and nothing to stop a wave over the stern. They can go down in a hurry.
The other thing about anchoring is that it fixes your position if a Maday call becomes necessary. They don’t have to hunt for a boat that’s drifting with the wind and current. If the boat goes down, never get out of it until you are swimming, then stay with it. Unless it’s on fire. Tie everybody together to it if you have to. It will probably be bottom side up, but it will probably still be floating. Almost every boat abandoned at sea is eventually found. The people who leave them, not so much.
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Do I have to worry about it getting wet with heavy rain or washing down the boat?
No. They are completely waterproof.
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Where do people have their life jackets when running. Mine are in the head which would be rather difficult to get to in an overturned boat.
Do you really think that’s a good idea? I want mine where we can reach them in a dang hurry. When things go wrong, it always goes wron
There were two DSC one about 8 or so and another around 930 both had no position recorded I was about 12-15 miles off and a shade south
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Thanks Larry. I think you are right and I’ll strap the vest to the t top side rails at least when we are off headed shore. Might look at a mount for the EPIRB as well.
One more thing I will add. Always play “what ifs” in your head. I spent a lot of time on a boat bridge playing “what ifs” Learned some the hard way. Think about anything and everything that could possibly go wrong out there, then figure out your plan to handle it before it happens, and have the necessary supplies aboard to do it. This can turn most emergencies into just a minor bother.
But you can generally figure that the next thing that will go wrong will be the one you haven’t thought of yet:wink:
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