For normal use I agree that auto lifejackets are definitely preferable to manual, but there are some situations when a manual might be a better tool for the job.
John
John
Remember the trip back from Cowes a couple of years ago. Seahawk II stuffed round Selsy Bill and my auto Lifejacket inflated and a curtain of water come down on us
And that is a good demonstration of just how hard you have to try to set one off prematurely!
Having a life jacket inflate when it's not needed is a bit of a nuisance, but otherwise no big deal. It's not life threatening. The opposite is a rather different proposition . . .
