Tony07 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I hired a boat in July & was given life jackets which I didn’t think was much use Would I be better off buying my own for next time Thanks Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I doubt that a responsible boatyard would hand out lifejackets that weren't up to the job on inland waters. What you might gain by buying your own would be comfort. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 A lifejacket is not much use without a crotch strap as you can be on the bottom while it floats uselessly on the surface, an auto inflate one needs the inflater replacing every few years and a manual inflate needs the bottle checking at least annually, and all should have the bladder inflated once a year for 24 hours to check for leaks, if you wish to buy your own bear these points in mind. I would rather use my own than a supplied one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 I doubt that a responsible boatyard would hand out lifejackets that weren't up to the job on inland waters. What you might gain by buying your own would be comfort.Hi Jenny when I said not much use I worded it wrong the jacket you get is just put over your head and you got one piece either side would I be better off with a full bodied jacket Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Be aware of the difference between a life jacket and buoyancy aid. A life jacket is deigned to right an unconscious body and keep the airways above water. They will typically have buoyancy on only the chest to ensure this and neck/head supports and be capable of 150n of buoyancy. A bouyancy aid is more to allow a MOB to tread water and even swim. The would not usually have the neck supports. We have a variety of foam aids and jackets ranging from actual jackets to "horseshoe" types that go over the head, sit on the chest which are tied to the chest with straps that criss-cross over the back. They perform the same function as a jacket-style one and are more useful for larger frames that cannot fit inside a jacket. The usefullness of all these is subjective to how they are fitted. Fitted badly, they are useless or a complete hindrance. If you want to buy your own, we will be selling off some of ours shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tony07 said: Hi Jenny when I said not much use I worded it wrong the jacket you get is just put over your head and you got one piece either side would I be better off with a full bodied jacket Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Tony, that sounds like an auto inflation jacket - as long as the crotch strap is firmly done up it'll do the job. Crewsaver 150 Newton ones were what Her Maj gave me when I was fannying about offshore - I forgot to give it back when I retired and, with a yearly service, is still doing me well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Tony, I'll start the ball rolling, what do people recommend for inland waterways by way of life-jackets & buoyancy aids? https://crewsaver.com/uk/yak/home/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 https://rnli.org/safety/lifejackets 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Tony, I'll start the ball rolling, what do people recommend for inland waterways by way of life-jackets & buoyancy aids?https://crewsaver.com/uk/yak/home/Thank you jenny xSent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Tony07 said: Thank you jenny x Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Better tell Tony07 that JennyMorgan is the name of a male member of the forum. However, I’m sure he will appreciate the x 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Certainly a Crewsaver. Mine is a 150n auto. Comfortable to wear - and I always use the crotch strap ! Here is why . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Better tell Tony07 that JennyMorgan is the name of a male member of the forum. However, I’m sure he will appreciate the x Oops put my foot right in apology Jenny Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Better tell Tony07 that JennyMorgan is the name of a male member of the forum. However, I’m sure he will appreciate the x Oops put my foot in it apology to Jenny Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Certainly a Crewsaver. Mine is a 150n auto. Comfortable to wear - and I always use the crotch strap ! Here is why . Hi I’ve been looking on eBay for gas refills only seem to come from Australia expensive to post can you get refills in uk please Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Tony07 said: Hi I’ve been looking on eBay for gas refills only seem to come from Australia expensive to post can you get refills in uk please Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app No problem at all . https://www.lifejackets.co.uk/categories/69/crewsaver-fitment-rearming-kits Just one example. Ebay ain't always the cheapest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 most marine chandlers will have them too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 No problem at all .https://www.lifejackets.co.uk/categories/69/crewsaver-fitment-rearming-kits Just one example. Ebay ain't always the cheapest Thank you Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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