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Old 08-30-2012, 02:29 PM   #14
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Haven't done any solo trips.

thoughts:

tether? Do people use tethers on power boats?

getting back on- a neighbor frequently single hands and he has a loop of rope tied at the transom that is long enough to go slightly underwater but not so long as to reach the prop--the idea being that it would be a foot hold to get back on the boat if he went over. can you get onto your swim step from the water (do you have a swim step)?

Have a handheld VHF on you, attached to your PFD or whatever (i'm sure you'll wear your PFD when you are on deck), so if you do go over you have it--they make some now with GPS and MMSI, though they are rather large.

personal ePIRB? Have to be conscious to use it as it must be held upright out of the water.

have a GREAT time, sounds like a super fun trip.
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