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Originally Posted by jrc
At the Meredith town docks this weekend, the NH Marine Patrol (Aux?) offered free safety inspections. So of course he asks to see the type IV throwable PFD and I show him. He says it's although it's legal without a rope, you had better be a good shot.
Without a rope you have one chance to get the PFD to a person overboard. With a rope you can keep trying. He sugeested that I at least get 25' to 50' of cheap polypropelene (it floats) and tie it to the PFD. I'll also look into a throw bag/rope.
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I have a brass snap shackle on the end of my ski line, to connect it to the boat. After reading this post, I see that line as a multi purpose line. YES, I know that the shackle has the potential for making a lump on a noggin, but it's better than the alternative.