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Unless the rescue call goes to my ex, 24 (or 30) hours is enough. If she gets the call, no EPIRB will matter! On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 2:25 PM, Graham Collins <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com>wrote: > EPIRBs offer a couple of other benefits - they float upright, and some > have strobes. My PLB has to be held upright so the antenna is properly > oriented. > > I guess it depends on your intent - will you be beyond a reasonable 24 > hour rescue? Single handed (with PLB attached) or full crew? > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > > Joel Aronson wrote: > >> I'm considering adding an EPIRB or PLB over the winter. I know the EPIRB >> is registered to the boat and the PLB is not. I know the EPIRB is good for >> 48 hours, the PLB is good for 24. If I get out of the Bay it will be to >> New England or possibly Bermuda (in my dreams). >> >> Which would you buy? If an EPIRB, Type I automatic or Type 2 manual? >> >> -- >> Joel >> 35/3 >> The Office >> Annapolis >> 301 541 8551 >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> > > ______________________________**_________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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