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John A. Birdsall · 05-20-2013, 12:53 PM

I would recommend that at the start of the season you take your life preservers, and all such equipment on the boat and test them, Back in the early 60's we used to use life cushions we sat on them, made life a little comftorable. However, we decided to test them at the end of the season and guess what, they went to the bottom faster than the anchor. My Uncle gave me four new ones for Xmas. I think the wearing ones are much better and safer, but I still think they need to be tested at the start of the season.

Safe boating this 2013 year.

05-20-2013, 12:53 PM	#21
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	safetycheck I would recommend that at the start of the season you take your life preservers, and all such equipment on the boat and test them, Back in the early 60's we used to use life cushions we sat on them, made life a little comftorable. However, we decided to test them at the end of the season and guess what, they went to the bottom faster than the anchor. My Uncle gave me four new ones for Xmas. I think the wearing ones are much better and safer, but I still think they need to be tested at the start of the season. Safe boating this 2013 year.