Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: EPIRB on board?

Posted by MW on 02/01/09 - 1:27 PM
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They do make a clear waterproof case for cell phones that can attach to your PFD, avialable "On-Line" or at "Theft Marine". Depending on where you live, a fixed mount VHF radio might be a better idea, check with local marine rescue (USCG, Marine Police, Bay Constible, etc.) They'll tell you what the best to use in your area is. There is also a FREE sticker given out by the USCG aux. that you place on, or near the VHF radio that gives simple instructions on how to "hail" for help in an emergency on a VHF radio. Most of us know how to do this but, does the guest on your boat know how to do this when YOU go into the water, or get hurt ? It's "FREE", contact your local USCG station for more info., I know they have them at the booth at the boat show, and in some marine stores. You might also want to put "Marine Police" or what ever agency reacts the fastest in your cell phone directory.

Edited by MW on 02/01/09 - 1:35 PM