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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: Life Jacket Clearance |
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From the Trawlers list:
Quote: | Helly Hansen seems to be going out of the life jacket business and Defender is liquidating their inventory. There are some serious bargains there. Sport Vests are ten bucks and inflatables are 45-50.
Check them out here:
http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|135|439&id=1383608
At these prices I bought a bunch.
Best,
Steve |
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:04 pm Post subject: Jackets |
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I noticed the part numbers and the capacities don't match (i.e. the HI400 according to the HH site offers 25lbs of lift not the 35lbs as advertised on Defender) but it still looks like a heck of deal.
Does anyone know what inflation technology HH uses? I could not find any specifics about that anywhere. Mustang for example offers a hydrostatic auto inflate system that inflates based on a pressure change of being submerged 4" under water. Most auto inflate systems use a water dissolving tablet to inflate. This of course can lead to inflation if splashed, in the rain, high humidity, jacket left aboard, etc. This may be an issue for pfd's left aboard the boat for example.
I'm still on the fence about an auto inflate vs. a manual (leaning toward auto)....but I know that is another thread. _________________ Captain Matt
Former owner of Napoleon (Tomcat) Hull #65 w/Counter Rotating Suzuki 150's. |
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NORO LIM
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 876 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: NORO LIM (sold 12/12/14)
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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It would also be good to know the recommended replacement period for the triggering mechanism. Older auto-inflation devices required yearly replacement. Some newer ones now go considerably longer. (I'm getting an error message at the Defender Site, so can't see what they have to say.) _________________ Bill, Formerly on NORO LIM
2001 CD 16, 2001-2006
2006 CC 23, 2006-2014 |
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Dreamer
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 1764 City/Region: Really Sunny SaddleBrooke
State or Province: AZ
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Warren,
I just ordered two automatic Red ones! Our old SOSpenders are operational but not USCG approved. Now I don't have to carry two approved Kapok vests just for show. _________________ Roger
Once a C-Brat, always a C-Brat
Dreamer- Sold 25 Feb. 2013 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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You have to copy and past the entire link.
The more expensive unit says that it uses the same inflators as some of the Mustang vests.
The re-arming kits for the 3000 and 300 are $6.95 and I think it would pay to buy several of these for each jacket to be sure that you have backups.
Certainly a great deal! _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003 Posts: 2828 City/Region: Port Angeles
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Vessel Name: Wilbur
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Good find, Warren - thanks. Just snagged two myself. _________________ Will, C-Brat Nerd |
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Grumpy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 1606 City/Region: Whidbey Is
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Warren, I hope they give you a %
I just did likewise.
Thanks,
Merv _________________ 2006 CD-22 Kingfisher Sold Jan 08.
1987 Arima SeaChaser 17, Sea Star. Sold May 2010
2008 RF246 Kingfisher II Sold Apr 2013 |
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Big Mac
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 189 City/Region: Chehalis
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip, I just ordered 3 and my boy ordered a new automatic. We have had Helley Hansen water proof jackets for years, very nice quality. I would quess the life jackets will be great. |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: | The re-arming kits for the 3000 and 300 are $6.95 and I think it would pay to buy several of these for each jacket to be sure that you have backups. |
Unfortunately they are sold out of the re-arming kits...
Warren |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Dreamer wrote: | Thanks Warren,
I just ordered two automatic Red ones! Our old SOSpenders are operational but not USCG approved. Now I don't have to carry two approved Kapok vests just for show. |
Roger, don't forget that the auto inflatables MUST be worn to "count"....
And I just ordered two.... noticed that they were backordered but then the creek is frozen over, so I won't need them for awhile!!
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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BrentB
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:36 am Post subject: |
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How much for the item in the lower left corner?
Warren |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Oh I checked already and my purchase was declined |
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Byrdman
Joined: 06 Nov 2003 Posts: 3320 City/Region: Cumberland River, Clarksville,
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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I hate it when that happens... I was really needing to order some canvas snaps _________________ Patrick Byrd "Byrdman"
Cumberland River TN home waters Puget Sound Summers.
Miss B - CD22A, Aug 2018
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 sold again.. May 2020
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hu #14 - Bought her again - May16
Aloysius, Sold to Brother Mike Mar16
Aloysius, Hull # 440 RF-246
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 Sold May09
TC24, Hull #51, Sold Feb06
CD16A, Sold Dec03
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7896 City/Region: marysville
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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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These are all auto inflate manuals, where is the auto you ordered. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
http://tomsfishinggear.blogspot.com/ |
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