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08 June 2013, 23:14
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What Lifejacket?
Father's Day next weekend 
And I've been asked what I'd like.....
I really want a great auto Lifejacket for the next action packed year  although I'll probably end up paying for it 
Can anyone recommend what has really been good to them or if there is anything new on the market that I should consider?
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08 June 2013, 23:31
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Country: UK - N Ireland
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Spinlock deck vest the best jacket out there!
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08 June 2013, 23:31
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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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Seasafe jacket 
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08 June 2013, 23:40
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Boat name: Puddleduck III
Make: Bombard
Length: 5m +
Engine: 50 HP
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Originally Posted by Nos4r2
Seasafe jacket |
yes - personalised sea safe jacket - I am basis I am sea safe reseller!
S.
PS made on the IoW too
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08 June 2013, 23:54
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
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I didn't mean one of those, I meant one of these (but I guess you can get them too):-
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09 June 2013, 00:00
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Boat name: Puddleduck III
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I didn't mean one of those, I meant one of these (but I guess you can get them too):-
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yes - can supply all SeaSafe and a Scottish Service Point for them.
I can supply ocean safety - kru range too and BALTIC .
the Baltic hybrid jacket is good if you plan being in the water - infact will go nice with your yellow dry suit , white gecko and y class lol
S.
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09 June 2013, 07:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: Sussex
Make: RIBTEC 655
Length: 6m +
Engine: Yam 150
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I've just bought the simple Spinlock, very comfortable.
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09 June 2013, 08:09
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Country: UK - England
Town: Christchurch
Boat name: Sweet Chilli
Make: Ribcraft 585/Wetline
Length: 6m +
Engine: Honda 90HP Yam 4HP
MMSI: 235084532
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Why not try the new ergofit range from crew saver. I tried one at the London show I reckoned it would give spinlock a run for its money. Plus everyone's got a Spinlock 
Crewsaver ErgoFit 190N Coastal Lifejacket, Life Jackets | Mailspeed Marine
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09 June 2013, 08:28
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Boat name: ShaarkBait
Make: Zodiac 3.6 FR
Length: 3m +
Engine: Mariner 9.9 4-stroke
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My ideal lifejacket doesn't exist but I like my Secumar AX Ultra. Its really comfortable, gets good reviews (including unofficial recommendations from RNLI staff) and you can easily configure the arming device for manual or auto mode. They also do versions without the hood or harness but its so compact and relatively inexpensive, the little extra of the Ultra is worth it.
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09 June 2013, 09:05
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Country: UK - England
Town: Worcester
Boat name: MASH II
Make: Scorpion
Length: 8m +
Engine: Yam 300hp 2 stroke
MMSI: 235064952
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Have you looked at the Baltic Hybrid . Although not publicised you cen get auto/manual retro fit. I have just ordered one for the Round Ireland trip .
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09 June 2013, 09:45
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Country: UK - England
Town: Lancashire
Boat name: Trigger Happy
Make: Bombard Aerotec
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 20hp
MMSI: 235907196
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I picked up a Crewsaver Crewfit plus 190N from Mailspeed last month, really pleased with it.
Crewsaver Crewfit 190N Zipped Plus, Life Jackets | Mailspeed Marine
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09 June 2013, 09:59
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Country: UK - England
Town: Daventry & Beaulieu
Boat name: Tigga2
Make: Ribcraft 4.8
Length: 4m +
Engine: Honda BF50
MMSI: 235900806
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Originally Posted by iberfoptic
Spinlock deck vest the best jacket out there!
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I would agree with that. Fantastic lifejacket, really comfortable, and comes with all the extras included (spray hood, light, crutch straps).
Not cheap though.
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09 June 2013, 10:06
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucester
Boat name: Lunasea
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzi 140
MMSI: 232005050
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by whisper
I really want a great auto Lifejacket for the next action packed year
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It will come down to what you mean by a "great" lifejacket.....comfort, style, price, value for money, gizmos etc....
I'm quite comfortable with my Seago Olympic, but others may find that a bit pedestrian / not gucci enough.
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09 June 2013, 10:23
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Country: France
Town: Côte d'Azur
Boat name: Beaver Patrol
Make: Avon Searider SR4
Length: 4m +
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Would be a Spinlock for me. Plus they're customer service is fantastic.
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09 June 2013, 10:30
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
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I like the look of the Baltics, but they are megabucks. We have "bog standard" ocean safety autos, & they are cheap, simple & very comfortable to the point you don't know you're wearing 'em. When they come around for replacement, I'd probably look at the Baltics or Spinlocks
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09 June 2013, 22:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Thanks for all the recommendations, watch this space as I google them all.....
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09 June 2013, 22:32
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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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Thats a very good price you got it for Glow
I thought I did well paying £140 last year for mine. They are a great LJ and once on you don't know they are there
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09 June 2013, 22:39
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Country: UK - England
Town: Lancashire
Boat name: Trigger Happy
Make: Bombard Aerotec
Length: 3m +
Engine: Tohatsu 20hp
MMSI: 235907196
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They had an extra 10% off too for Bank Hol so I was very pleased.
They are also on eBay for £95 with free post.
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09 June 2013, 22:47
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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
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glow
They had an extra 10% off too for Bank Hol so I was very pleased.
They are also on eBay for £95 with free post.
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Thanks for that  
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09 June 2013, 23:12
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Town: Royal Wootton Bassett
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glow
They had an extra 10% off too for Bank Hol so I was very pleased.
They are also on eBay for £95 with free post.
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54!t the bed! Really, have you got a link?
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