Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-16 Thread Leslie Paal via CnC-List
enough to check on the bobbin Leslie. On Wed, 11/15/17, Rick Brass via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Rick Brass" Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 7:40 PM The maintenance record on t

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-16 Thread Leslie Paal via CnC-List
the documentation with the PDF also state 3 years service life for "us". Leslie. On Thu, 11/16/17, Michael Brannon via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Cc: "Michael Brannon"

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-16 Thread Michael Brannon via CnC-List
C > > > > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Leslie > Paal via CnC-List > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 8:02 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Leslie Paal > Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd > &

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-16 Thread Ron Ricci via CnC-List
Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd The maintenance record on the two auto inflate PFDs I bought show they were made in October, 2015. Is it possible the bobbins in yours are marked with a 2015 manufacturing date and not an expiration date? The maintenance for the PFDs calls for visual inspect

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-15 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
ist.com Cc: Leslie Paal Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd I got two of these, but not impressed. The design (or manufacturing) has a couple issues. - the "rip" zipper seems to me installed backward. To check the bobbin you have to undo the whole zipper because the slider is on the wrong end. - t

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-13 Thread Leslie Paal via CnC-List
On Fri, 11/10/17, Mike Brannon via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List Pfd To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Mike Brannon" Date: Friday, November 10, 2017, 9:57 AM If you ordered these PFDs be sure to check the bobbins.  Mine arrived with bobbins that expired in 20

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-10 Thread Tim Traynor via CnC-List
The PFDs I received show they were filled in 2015 and the indicators are still green. Tim Duluth, MN Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Mike Brannon via CnC-List > wrote: > > If you ordered these PFDs be sure to check the bobbins. Mine arrived with > bobbins that expire

Re: Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-10 Thread Mike Brannon via CnC-List
If you ordered these PFDs be sure to check the bobbins. Mine arrived with bobbins that expired in 2015. Mike Virginia LEE 93295 Virginia Beach, VA Sent from my iPad Mini > On Nov 2, 2017, at 06:58, Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List > wrote: > > You need to use the coupon code, I did and it w

Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-02 Thread Ron Ricci via CnC-List
: Re: Stus-List PFD sale I tried the link, which lists the price as you state. However, when I add the PFDs to the cart, I get the $74.99 price. From: <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:08 AM To: <mailto:cnc-list@cnc

Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-02 Thread detroito91 via CnC-List
GREAT PRICE. Thanks joel bought 3. Pays for the list donation!Jim Schwartz SEA YA!38 LFwashington nc  Original message From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Date: 11/1/17 10:08 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Stus-List PFD sale We have 2 of

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2017-11-02 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
On 11/2/2017 10:47 AM, Hervey Machen via CnC-List wrote: Matthew, OnJoel's email click on the link to Defender, there's a coupon code to enter at checkout. I did and got the 39.99 price. Hervey 1972 35 MK I ___ The bills have started coming in

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2017-11-02 Thread Hervey Machen via CnC-List
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Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-02 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
Thanks Joel! I too ordered 2. This list is great! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Date: 11/1/17 10:08 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Stus-List PFD sale We have 2 of

Stus-List Pfd

2017-11-02 Thread Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List
You need to use the coupon code, I did and it worked, thanks Joel!! Lisle ___ The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a small contribution to help kee

Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-01 Thread svpegasus38 via CnC-List
thew L. Wolford" Subject: Re: Stus-List PFD sale Figured out the coupon code issue.  My apologies.  Thanks for the heads-up.   From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Stus-List PFD sale   We have 2

Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-01 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Figured out the coupon code issue. My apologies. Thanks for the heads-up. From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Stus-List PFD sale We have 2 of these. This week the Defender 1st exclusive offer is

Re: Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-01 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I tried the link, which lists the price as you state. However, when I add the PFDs to the cart, I get the $74.99 price. From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:08 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Stus-List PFD sale We have 2 of these

Stus-List PFD sale

2017-11-01 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
We have 2 of these. This week the Defender 1st exclusive offer is an incredible value. The USCG approved Crewsaver Crewfit 35 Sport Inflatable PFDs are available in both manual and automatic models. They incorporate Crewsaver's "Fusion" 3D technology, so the PFD molds to the shape of your body.

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-31 Thread Michael Brown
protects the water sensitive element. ) Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Message: 1 Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 12:44:35 -0800 From: Paul Baker To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest Message-ID: <52bf3833.8060...@shaw.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-29 Thread Wally Bryant
Right. I have four good hard points in the cockpit. Big padeyes with backing plates, that you can snap onto without thinking. Some people laughed at me for installing them. I use them often enough to be glad. As a single hander, I figure if I go overboard I'm pretty much dead. You wrote:

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-29 Thread Rick Brass
2013 11:00 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest That's exactly the attitude, Don. If you go over the side, you are mostly likely going to have to pop off the tether on your harness to avoid drowning while being dragged through the water. I always thing of my harness a

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest -> tethers

2013-12-29 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Andy, I agree with you, good points. I made my tether with a locked Brummel eye on each end, using Amsteel. An approved carbiner on the deck end and a regular snap shackle ring hitched on my end. I use the ring hitch so there is a short length to the other eye. This way I have a regular te

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-29 Thread Andrew Burton
That's exactly the attitude, Don. If you go over the side, you are mostly likely going to have to pop off the tether on your harness to avoid drowning while being dragged through the water. I always thing of my harness and tether as a device to keep me on the boat at sea. I avoid going up the le

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-29 Thread Don Siddall
When racing a number of years ago I pulled in a few people from another boat. Despite a young strong experienced crew it was a "learning experience". So for me the rule now is "don't leave the boat". When out with just my wife I feel comfortable only when I am firmly clipped in. The tether on m

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Graham Collins
Hey Mark Another thing to consider is how deep your ladder goes into the water - if there aren't a couple of rungs below the surface you may find it impossible to haul yourself out if tired or frozen. We have a lifesling on the back and a 4:1 tackle ready to go if someone needs to be hauled out

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread dwight
PFD. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of M Bod Sent: December 28, 2013 1:06 AM To: C&C list Subject: Stus-List PFD/life vest Apparently I've got a few $ coming for Xmas gift to address (a small bit of) my new boat needs. I t

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Paul Baker
I have a pair of Mustang HIT auto-inflators (these do not use those paper tablets to trigger the inflation so should be far more reliable, they have a 5 year service cycle on the inflator mechanism, the standard ones are at most 2 years), and recently for some more offshore type racing I have a

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Wally Bryant
While these days I only wear my SOSpenders with harness (because of the temperature) I've also owned a Stormy Seas vest for 15 years. It was my vest of choice in Northern California, where I always wore shorts but when the breeze kicked up my upper body could

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread j...@svpaws.net
> > Rick Brass > Washington, NC > > > > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of M Bod > Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 12:06 AM > To: C&C list > Subject: Stus-List PFD/life vest > &

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Rick Brass
-Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of M Bod Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 12:06 AM To: C&C list Subject: Stus-List PFD/life vest Apparently I've got a few $ coming for Xmas gift to address (a small bit of) my new boat needs. I th

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Russ & Melody
Correction: many BRDs did inflate NOT when they jumped into the pool The harness can be separate in which case you can go with the inexpensive manual inflate vest. Bear in mind that many auto-inflates won't, when you need them (unless they are prudently checked). I say this because the racing

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread Russ & Melody
Hi Mark, Considering your situation "4 kids on the boat" you absolutely need a harness & crotch strap and some kind of rigging already handy. You can talk the kids through a recovery but there is no way they will get you aboard in time (before hypothermia) if you don't have all the pieces in

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-28 Thread j...@svpaws.net
I always wear a vest - it's one of the few good habits I have. For coastal during the day, I wouldn't worry about the harness as they just add bulk. Find the lightest certified vest you can - the cheaper ones are frequently lighter. It won't keep you on board, will provide some flotation unt

Re: Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-27 Thread Rich Knowles
Mark: Come to the Binnacle today (Sat) and I'll walk you through the whole scenario. 9-5. Rich > On Dec 28, 2013, at 1:05, M Bod wrote: > > Apparently I've got a few $ coming for Xmas gift to address (a small bit of) > my new boat needs. > I thought it would be prudent to get a couple of c

Stus-List PFD/life vest

2013-12-27 Thread M Bod
Apparently I've got a few $ coming for Xmas gift to address (a small bit of) my new boat needs. I thought it would be prudent to get a couple of comfortable inflatable life vests. Given my sailing over the last 2 yrs has all been in the Halifax harbor and never in inclement weather, I've never