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| Safety Discussion Tips, Regulations, Experiences ... post 'em up in here. There is nothing that can protect you better than being prepared. |
What have you got to say about the topic of: "NBSS Member Input". Here's how is started: "Besides the laws and regs for various boats. We all have a trick or tip "
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10-19-2006, 06:55 PM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Jun 2006
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Besides the laws and regs for various boats. We all have a trick or tip or two. Please post your ideas....This is as important as sharing fishing info. Bad things have a tendency to go bad quick, and your tip may save someones life. | ||
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10-20-2006, 10:01 PM
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| Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct
Posts: 2,148
| PFD should be at hands reach when solo. That was proven this week. In rough water, the tether on kill switch should be hooked up when underway, and having one battery in my boat, I bring a battery booster in case a jump is needed. Don't use the stern to anchor. | ||
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10-24-2006, 01:37 PM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia
Posts: 33
| I always locate the required safety devices when I get on someone's boat. I want to know where it's at and how to operate the boat too. You never know when you might have to be the one that everyone depends on for a safe return. | ||
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10-24-2006, 08:59 PM
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  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT / Summer in RI
Posts: 2,808
| PFD should be within a handreach, period. I'll admit, they're not always when I'm out, but they're purdy close. Prior to EVERY trip, I run a basic safety check of my boat and gear:
Takes me a total of 10 minutes or less, and the piece of mind is priceless, as anything can go wrong out on the salt. Be Prepared...the Boy Scouts were on to something with that. | ||
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10-25-2006, 07:59 AM
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| NBS Member Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,404
| also check all lights, On my boat, they are hidden from view while in the boat, so i need to peek over the bow to make sure they are on. | ||
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06-12-2007, 07:18 PM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marthas Vineyard
Posts: 38
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I was on sinking boat, dog hair had fouled pump. Leaky decks and pet hair don't mix. It dont take much to foul most pumps. Keep your bilge clean. | ||
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03-23-2008, 10:45 AM
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| NBS Member  Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mattituck, NY
Posts: 248
| file a float plan, or atleast let someone know your rough plans for the day. 
__________________ If your not fishing on the edge, you're probably blocking the channel. | ||
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