EPIRB

General Fishing Discussion
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Planning to pruchase an EPIRB & was hoping I could get some advice from some of y’all please.

Don’t want to cut any corners here. Don’t want to go with a “Manual Type”.

Any thoughts??

Thanks in advance!

06 200 Bay Scout 150 Yam

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ACR Satellite 3 406 Cat II EPIRB is a good one i guess. never had to use it but its on board.

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Thanks Seachaser…leaning towards an ACR Aqua View PLB.

06 200 Bay Scout 150 Yam

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DoubleN got the AquaLink PBL 350 from Santa this past XMas. Seems simple enough. Hope I will never be able to how good it works.

A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.

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I went with " the spot" and love it. On sale they are $100, plus $100 a year service fee. But you not only get erpib service but I can also send texts anywhere and have my home track my current position on the web throughtout the trip.
That sunk cruise ship’s home office could have used this!

You might want to check it out. The fee seems bad, but the cost of replacement batteries in the epirb is equal cost. I am ditching my epirbs as the batteries go.

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Thanks for the replies fellas. I had a Spot but it was real flakey about getting my text messages sent out. Sometimes it would, sometimes not so I did not want to rely on in an emergency. 15 or 20 miles is about as far as I will go out in my 20’ Scout but want something reliable if needed.

Looking at this:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=plb’s&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17137029422734354873&sa=X&ei=W21bT6jCMY6utweQ1PWFDA&ved=0CKMBEPMCMAQ#

Thanks!

06 200 Bay Scout 150 Yam

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I have a 406 epirb with a dead battery. I would be willing to trade for boat/fishing equipment.

ZX

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PLB’s aren’t a replacement for an EPIRB. It’s a good suppleement, but go ahead and invest in a good GPS-enabled EPRIB. Both ACR and McMurdo make good units.

“Never argue with an idiot…he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.”

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http://www.acrelectronics.com/landing/resqlink-resqlinkplus-personal-locator-beacons/

I wear this one no matter if I’m in a jon boat or a big sporty that has an automatic 406 EPIRB. Sub $300 price point, 406 technology, I think everyone should have one.

“Temptation may lean on the doorbell… opportunity may only knock once”

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SPOT works great for me, never had a problem

Local Boy, Just having fun.

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SPOT has its place (and weaknesses), but is not a replacement for an EPIRB. In an emergency, there is no replacement for 406 MHz.

When you purchase your EPIRB, try to get one that is GPS enabled. GPS enabled EPIRB’s drastically reduce the amount of time it takes for the Coast Guard to pin down your position.

Automatic or manual activation is up to you. Most recreational boats will capsize before sinking, which could lead to the EPIRB being trapped in the vessel before it reaches its release depth.

PLB’s are ideal for those who either boat alone or with others who are not experienced enough to effectively operate a boat in order to get you out of the water should you fall overboard.

Richie
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