Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-24-2016, 08:18 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 265
Man overboard alarms?

Has anyone used something like Safety Turtle or other types of proximity alarms that are usually designed for kids?
It seems if someone is wearing one and leaves the circle or falls overboard then with the alarm sounding it would make a recovery quicker?
Some work through your smartphone others are self contained. Some on Amazon or Ebay are only $20. Might be cheap insurance as an additional safety tool.
Thoughts or experiences?
folivier is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 08:27 AM   #2
Guru
 
psneeld's Avatar
 
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28,149
Knowing someone going overboard immediately usually results in almost immediate recovery...especially at night.

For every minute you put between you and the unknown MOB exponentially decreases the chances of finding them if no survival equipment or only a pfd.

Add any kind of signaling devices once over dramatically helps...but the real key is immediate notification of MOB.
psneeld is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 09:45 AM   #3
Guru
 
caltexflanc's Avatar
 
City: North Carolina for now
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,348
You will want something that can be submerged in salt water. There are a variety on the market, most designed for commercial crew use. But I recall Raymarine having one for instance: http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=715
__________________
George

"There's the Right Way, the Wrong Way, and what some guy says he's gotten away with"
caltexflanc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 10:33 AM   #4
Guru
 
City: Owings, Md
Vessel Name: Graceland
Vessel Model: Mainship 34 MK1
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,381
The boat I race Wednesday nights on has an older system made in the mid to late 90's, I don't know the brand but it has a white base station with multiple fobs of different colors stored on it (not relevant just describing how it looks in case someone else knows). We were doing live MOB drills this week after racing and tested the system, it didn't go off at all.
Gdavid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-24-2016, 10:51 AM   #5
Veteran Member
 
City: New Bedford, MA.
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 55
Quote:
Originally Posted by caltexflanc View Post
You will want something that can be submerged in salt water. There are a variety on the market, most designed for commercial crew use. But I recall Raymarine having one for instance: Raymarine LifeTag

I spend much of my time on the boat alone, I have a Raymarine Lifetag system installed, it sounds an alarm if I go overboard. The alarm circuit also powers a relay that halts power to the fuel solenoid on my engine shutting it down. Last thing I want to watch from the water is the boat cruising off on auto pilot!
Gurryman is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:29 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012