cold water rules

[final flight]

when does the life jacket rule start for small boats??

[Lil Jake]

Rollie, The rule starts as of Nov. 1 If you haven't tried one of the belt they have on the market now you should give one a look. I wore one all summer while fishing alone. After about 10 minutes you won't even notice your wearing it, and once deployed (a quick thank you to beer filled buddy of mine) it does a good job of keeping you up, my buddy goes around 250lbs. In your case thou, I'd think the 'bubble' would be enough. Mark

[final flight]

a belt is OK, don't need a vest?? where and how much?

[Lil Jake]

Yeah I can't remeber now what Coast Gaurd rating you have to have in a PFD for this law but the belts meet the requirements. They have them at BPS, Gander and Cabela's. When I last priced them couple months ago they were like 50 to 60 bucks. They really are as comfortable as a PFD can get. Mark

[Splitshot115]

2 inflated ziplocks would keep Rollie afloat.

Rollie I know a place where you can get all the Oak Leaf grubs you want.

[58Johnson]

Some important info:

From a belt pfd manufacturer:

"· COLD INFLATION-Oral Inflation may be required in addition to manual inflation if

chamber is not firm due to cold temperatures at or below 40°F (4°C). Inflation Time

using CO2 gas will be longer at these temperatures."

ANY CO2 inflated pfd is risky in under 40 degree weather. Wear the foam in the cold weather!

[final flight]

split, are you saying that i'm a peice of crap, WE all know that floats..... or runs slightly below the surface.

[bigweenies]

Hey Rollie, When you have time give me a call, 616 233 0618.

A friend of mines dad drowned fishing alone, fell out of a small boat on a small lake. Mid summer, life jacket would have saved him with out a doubt, BW

[Splitshot115]

I didn't say that, you're puttin word in my mouth.