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Country: UK - England
Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
Boat name: IMOGEN
Make: Air-Craft 5.4
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki df70a
MMSI: 235087492
Join Date: May 2010
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Cool stuff, there are things here I wouldn't have considered without a recommend. Any of these float?
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Mine came with a floating strap, but to be honest I've never put it to test.
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01 May 2013, 20:19
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Country: UK - England
Town: LONDON
Make: SR4/ZODIAC/3D
Length: 4m +
Engine: 30T/40T
Join Date: Oct 2011
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I reckon one of those inflating key fobs from dragon's den would work.
Now, has anybody experienced one of them working?
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01 May 2013, 20:32
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Country: UK - England
Town: Wickford, Essex
Boat name: Wanderer
Make: Ribeye, Zodiac FR
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yamaha F300, 25 2S
MMSI: 235095667
Join Date: Aug 2010
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I reckon one of those inflating key fobs from dragon's den would work.
Now, has anybody experienced one of them working?
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I had one fitted to my boat keys. It went off suddenly whilst I was motoring along in smooth seas. I thought I was going to need an underwear change.
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01 May 2013, 20:51
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Country: UK - England
Town: LONDON
Make: SR4/ZODIAC/3D
Length: 4m +
Engine: 30T/40T
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Imagine if were in your pocket!!!!
Or for some reason you had it between your teeth.
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01 May 2013, 22:43
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Country: UK - England
Town: Exmouth, Devon
Length: no boat
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 767
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Originally Posted by woody73
Not sure what your budget is but I have just purchased a pair of Bynolit Searanger ll binoculars. They are RNLI issue so they must be decent.
Well chuffed with mine, clarity is amazing
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We've been supplying those for years and never had any back. Same for Steiner but obviously a higher price poiint.
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09 May 2013, 20:34
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: Cheshire
Boat name: Sophie Ann
Make: Brig
Length: 5m +
Engine: 90HP Suzuki outboard
MMSI: 235099044
Join Date: Oct 2012
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ALDI sell these marine glasses from time to time for 70 pounds. Really clear, compass display and posh yellow floaty strap. I love mine and have had them for several years.
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09 May 2013, 21:40
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Country: UK - England
Town: Beverley
Boat name: TBA
Make: Unknown
Length: 6m +
Engine: Tohatsu 8Hp
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 257
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Originally Posted by mister p
Does anyone here use a pair of waterproof 8x - 10x with accurate in eye compass bearing display?
I'm looking for a pair that can be recommended. Usable at night too.
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Go for 7x50. Optimum for low light. BUT....
I have a pair of Bushnell binos with a built in compass, but don't use them as they get in the way. I prefer a simple pair of 7x50 with a hand bearing compass. In hindsight, I don't think I'd buy the compass binos again. They just dn't get used as I always pick up the old ones... which cost £5 in a charity shop.
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09 May 2013, 23:23
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Leicester
Boat name: Vixen
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 6m +
Engine: Suzuki OB 175
MMSI: 235071839
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,624
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I'm still on my Aldi "Traveller" bins for the price amazing. If you don't use everyday well worth the money. Steiners or other quality might be better in long run.
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10 May 2013, 00:31
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
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I think I'll stick with my monocular. It fits in my pocket so I don't have to go hunting for it.
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10 May 2013, 08:09
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,166
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Originally Posted by Nos4r2
I think I'll stick with my monocle. It fits in my pocket so I don't have to go hunting for it.
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Don't you find that the smoking jacket & silk cravat are a tad impractical for the boat though?
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10 May 2013, 08:25
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Country: UK - England
Town: Sheepy Parva
Boat name: Sadly Sold
Length: no boat
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
Don't you find that the smoking jacket & silk cravat are a tad impractical for the boat though?
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Binoculars/smoking jacket. Smoking jacket/binoculars. Hmmm ... Tough call
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10 May 2013, 10:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
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Quote:
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Don't you find that the smoking jacket & silk cravat are a tad impractical for the boat though?
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Not at all. However, if I could find that damn meerkat...!
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10 May 2013, 12:57
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Kyles of Bute
Make: Humber
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki DF90
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 258
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I'm still on my Aldi "Traveller" bins for the price amazing. If you don't use everyday well worth the money. Steiners or other quality might be better in long run.
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Aldis bins get my vote.Compass, waterproof, £40.
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