Life Jacket Clearance

Doryman · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: Life Jacket Clearance

From the Trawlers list:

matt_unique · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:04 pm Post subject: Jackets

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.

NORO LIM · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:23 pm Post subject:

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.)

Dreamer · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject:

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.

thataway · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:56 pm Post subject:

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!

Da Nag · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject:

Good find, Warren - thanks. Just snagged two myself.

Grumpy · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject:

Warren, I hope they give you a % Laughing

I just did likewise.

Thanks,

Merv

Big Mac · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject:

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.

Doryman · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:02 pm Post subject:

Captains Cat · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:51 am Post subject:

BrentB · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:09 am Post subject:

I received an email from Defender and they have a sale of other items like windlass, electronics, etc
see
http://www.defender.com/sale/miami_2010.html?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=%2fsale%2fmiami_2010.html&utm_campaign=Extreme+Savings+from+Miami+Boat+Show

maybe other pearls can be found

Doryman · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:36 am Post subject:

How much for the item in the lower left corner? Mr. Green

Warren

BrentB · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:48 am Post subject:

Oh I checked already and my purchase was declined

Byrdman · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:58 pm Post subject:

I hate it when that happens... I was really needing to order some canvas snaps

starcrafttom · Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject:

These are all auto inflate manuals, where is the auto you ordered.