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Victory
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Victory
   Old Thread  #6 12 Oct 2025 at 9.05pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4
Well said.
djstrauss281
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djstrauss281
   Old Thread  #5 12 Oct 2025 at 12.55pm  0  Login    Register
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Clearly we use our boats in different circumstances. Ive had my boat out in 30mph winds and with a 65lbs trolling motor I fail to see any way how the boat can roll over. That scenario seems extreme to me.

But each to their own, the OP asked for a reasonably priced Boyancy aid and I gave him one 👍
essesxandy
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essesxandy
   Old Thread  #4 12 Oct 2025 at 10.09am  4  Login    Register
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No one is a capable swimmer if they're unconscious.
If a boat goes over and it, or something cracks you on the noggin you'll be glad you had a proper lifejacket on.
djstrauss281
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djstrauss281
   Old Thread  #3 10 Oct 2025 at 11.49am  0  Login    Register
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Look at the Baltic Mist Boyancy vests. Inexpensive and does the job. Comes in green also and comfortable.

Don't need anything more if you are a capable swimmer
MarkSpod
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MarkSpod
   Old Thread  #2 10 Oct 2025 at 9.37am  2  Login    Register
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I bought a Seago Active 190 Lifejacket - Auto, Navy for £74.95, and a refill kit (£21.95) from the marine super store.
They have videos on YouTube and once I’d viewed them I also phoned the shop and spoke to someone in depth about exactly what I wanted.
At the end of the day it’s not a lot to save your life, even if you do only use it once a year (the refills are good for 5 years)
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   Old Thread  #1 10 Oct 2025 at 0.00am  0  Login    Register
Hi, any recommendations for a good buoyancy vest? I will only use it once a year, so don't want to pay top dollar if poss. TIA
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