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Old 10-31-2016, 05:56 PM   #7
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Some of this was major change for us when we moved from lake to coast. We never wore PFD's on the lake. Perhaps we should have sometimes. However, we respect the greater risks and conditions on the coast and offshore and certainly the colder water when north of home. We spent a lot on Mustang but we knew comfort was such a key to use.

One thing we don't hear often mentioned and perhaps more of an issue with us since we often have more than the two of us. That is to always know where others are. When we're cruising we make sure the captain or whoever is at the helm at that time knows when we step to the back deck or go up to the bridge, or even when we're down in a cabin or head. We also believe in pairs when possible. Don't go wondering off to the bridge alone. I'm probably overly cautious too but on the Sunseeker we have bow lounges. They do not get used when underway. Probably safe in relatively calm conditions and we have nice bow rails, but still one could slide off and overboard.
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