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Life jacket (8 posts / 799 views)
scozza
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Post #1 28 Apr 2026 22:41
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Just out of interest, what's folk using or recommending at the moment?

Gonna dig mine out of the shed this weekend, it's been a while, gas charged one, need to check it out and see if it's still usable, cant remember the name
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #2 29 Apr 2026 02:48
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In reply to Post #1
I use a Bluewave 150N Navy Automatic Lifejacket and change the gas system every year regardless of if its been activated or not.

Have looked at and know people who have the Harveys one as well so wouldn't hesitate to buy one of them - also if important to you, they come in camo and Khaki

framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #3 29 Apr 2026 07:49
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Seago is my main one
But if I just decide to go to the boat and don't have mine with me I have a spinlock alto
scozza
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Post #4 29 Apr 2026 10:26
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Cheers boys

Look decently priced those Seago ones

Obviously the camo ones or green are more carpy but add £40
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #5 29 Apr 2026 12:21
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In reply to Post #4
Obviously the camo ones or green are more carpy but add £40



Kind of wrong too, the idea of a life jacket is to be seen. Don't often see folk mention tethering to their boats either come to think of it. Good luck getting back to your boat in a decent wind!
scozza
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Post #6 29 Apr 2026 14:01
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In reply to Post #5
My current one is red, the price was right
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #7 29 Apr 2026 15:37
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Scot-chegg
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Post #8 29 Apr 2026 20:46
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Spinlock deckvest lite I use, yachty mate of mine advised me on ,
Super light and unobtrusive
Re Tether points to your boat totally agree a small lightweight plastic boat will be gone in seconds with no chance of catching up.
Also advise to Tether to the kill switch if using an engine.
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