Epirbs where and what type
Submitted by chookc on Mon, 2013-09-09 19:57
Ok have Epirb that says batteries due to be replace dec 13. Is it worth getting batteries replaced or just buying a new one. This one is in good nic. Also can you register more than one epirb to your boat. I would like to purchase a 2nd epirb to mount at just on the edge of the start of the half cab. The current epirb is located right up front at the windscreen and if swamped whilst fishing etc means you would have to swim in and under the boat and cab to get at it.. Thinking a 2nd epirb mounted at the start of the cab where I fish from would make a better option?
chookc
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Also any ideas
on what to look out for in epirbs these days and the best place to purchase from.
Thanks
catchalittle
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Chook its more practible and
Chook its more practible and cheaper just to buy a new one the GME GPS model is a good one to look at reasonably priced too about 450-500 the ephirb is registered in both your name and the reistered boat as far as I know you could buy a second hand one I wouldnt Bias boating are generally pretty good with their prices otherwise ring MO Tackle and if they stock the same item they gurrantee to beat any other store on price
Nathan
Tradewind
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Agreed, if you're really
Agreed, if you're really looking for safety insurance, go the GPS model
Swompa
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You can have as many as you
You can have as many as you want on your boat. For offshore sailing, we have one on the boat, one on the life raft, and every person has to have one.
chookc
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tyhanks
Yep I was thinking the gps ones would be the go whats a couple hundred bucks if it means the difference between being found and eaten by a shark....