Re: Flare replacement

On May 13, 6:08=A0pm, "mosquitof...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:


> Funny..I was just looking at one of the three kits that I have on
> board this evening...it said right in the package..save the expired
> flares as back up...that is what I do
> Tom


HI Tom,
How true..... and Ill still hold to my belife if Im going to have 9
flares on board I want them ALL to be in-date and the "best' a
civilian can have. WHy have 6 in-date flres and 3 out of date. Why not
simply have 9 in-date flares????

But please do not I think I am saying you are not logical or arguing
with you........ Im simply describing what i do for those who may be
considering keeping old flares for "emergency back-up."

I had a conversatoin with a guy who fell overboard. he was the onl guy
on the boat who wore a work vest while outside. I asked why. He told a
story of falling over board while tossing garbage over board. No PFD
he watched the boat go by. Luckily some guy was having a smok on deck
and saw him float by...........
it was 2AM ..... February........ Bering Sea. After that he wore a
vest.... whislte....had a strobe... and vhf. I asked if that was over
kill. He just looked at me for a few seconds like I was a bug and
walked off.

Why would anyone have out of date/old stuff for "emergency back-up?"
But some people hate to wear helmets on motorcycles..... their choice
not mine
Bob