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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-03-2015, 05:37
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

Not usually a problem with the ladies- they all seem to have the stamina to hold it indefinitely.

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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-03-2015, 05:33
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

This is a good one. I specifically don't close my seawater intake for the engine because I figure the risk of forgetting to open it and wrecking my engine is a bigger risk than sinking. This would...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-03-2015, 04:01
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

I enforce a strict rule on the Van, no peeing over the side if alone on deck. Especially if drink is involved.

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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-03-2015, 03:58
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

I agree- don't fall in the water. But if you're single handing near shore, in trafficked areas then a wearing a life jacket and carrying a radio can make all the difference.

Sailing into an...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-03-2015, 16:46
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

Well somebody keeps an eye out for traffic and plots a position on the chart every hour or so. But I'm by no means sailing.

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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-03-2015, 14:52
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

I'm not sure it's really a need to have. Its just an upgrade that improves your boats survivability in a case of fire. I guess you could call it a seaworthyness upgrade, like side impact airbags on...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-03-2015, 09:08
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

Fixed units are mounted in the engine compartment and are set off automatically by excessive heat. Similar to a sprinkler system in an office building.

I wouldn't say they are necessary. Most...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-03-2015, 09:04
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By FamilyVan
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

Watertight integrity is my number one concern. Which means through hull inspections and maintenance.
Next on my list is a properly tuned rig, so my mast doesn't blow over.
Falling in the water...
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