Most Horseshoes are light, can’t be thrown in any wind and break apart with any load on them. Life rings are solid, strong and can be thrown effectively, built to Safety of Life at Sea at Convention (SOLAS) standards specified in the Life Saving Appliance (LSA) Code and satisfy Transport Canada regulations specified in the Lifesaving Equipment Regulations. Life slings are built differently and used differently <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfxqJkMsF-8> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfxqJkMsF-8 their major benefit is the ability if used properly is to be able to hoist someone back aboard.
From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: March-02-20 6:55 PM To: Cnc-list CNC Boat Owners <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Stus-List Dumb question of the day - life rings, horseshoe or cushion? So I have a lifesling and a throwable cushion. Yet, I see lots of boats with horseshoes, and commercial boats with life rings. Is there an inherent reason for one design over another? Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" Madeira Beach, FL (847) 404-5092 (mobile) bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net>
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