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Old 01-19-2013, 08:49 PM   #5
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When I first read this article and Bill's response to it I was thinking another supporter of more govt regulation. But I think Bill has a valid point. No one argues the wisdom of PFD regulations at least as they are now defined. With the very high expense of SAR operations being paid for with tax dollars it makes sense that those folks who put them selves into a position where they are likely to need help if something goes wrong then perhaps regulations written that require a PLB for those folks makes sense.

Let's just make sure the CG writes the regs not the bureaucrats.

An added benefit is if PLB's are required for offshore voyages then the cost of PLB's should go way down.

I hope I never have to use my EPIRB or PLB or use my MMSI enable VHF for emergency purposes.
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