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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Mon Mar 10 2008 - 10:32:46 EDT
And I specifically have one on mine so I have the OPTION of securing it to
the boat or not. Being able to pull the victim to the boat is generally better
than trying to maneuver the boat to a floating victim. If I remember
correctly there is that warning about propellers turning near people in the water.
If the propellers aren't turning then you are correct, it's real hard to turn
around. As always, there are hundreds of scenarios where one way or the other
is better, the option is a good compromise.
Ken Buck
Rob,
There is no USCG requirement for a line on the required throwable Type IV
ring/cushion on recreational boats.
I very specifically do NOT put one on, because if I have to throw one to a
person in the water, I want to make sure the boat does not then tow it away
from the victim!
I can always bring the boat back to get the victim if they are still
floating, but if I've dragged heir flotation away from them while trying to
turn around (a particular problem with sail boats), they may not still be on
the surface to pick up!
Kevin Redden
www.BoatMoves.com
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