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Old 06-15-2018, 11:28 AM   #17
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They don't do much good, and indeed have the potential for real harm, unless you practice using them. Start with a bundle of fenders and practice bringing the thing around without running over the MOB. Have your throwable with a lanyard and a PFD on hand as well to get to the MOB... use the "kitchen sink" approach to getting flotation to them.

Learning how to make it work while in the midst of a MOB is not good.

On alternative for some power boaters is to use the dinghy davit to hoist. If the person is OK, deploy the swim ladder. A critical part of the exercise is understanding when the engines need to be put in neutral or shut down.
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