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Review of Ocean Signal PLB3 Against MOB1
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Read more: Review of Ocean Signal PLB3 Against MOB1When something new and cool is released, it’s always tempting to assume it’s better than the older simpler option, but is it?
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AIS Crew Overboard Beacons—Setting Up The Boat Alarms Right
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Read more: AIS Crew Overboard Beacons—Setting Up The Boat Alarms RightSo now that we have bought AIS Crew Overboard Alarms, all is safe and good, right? No, not really. We also need to make sure that we are going to get an alarm on the boat that will set a rescue in motion. And that’s a lot more complex than just relying on a beep from our AIS receiver or plotter. But never fear, John has done the research, come up with a good solution, sailed with it for a season, and even made a video of a live alarm…
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SeaAngel SA15 AIS Crew Overboard Beacon Compared to The Ocean Signal MOB1
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Read more: SeaAngel SA15 AIS Crew Overboard Beacon Compared to The Ocean Signal MOB1John and Phyllis believe that AIS crew overboard beacons are the single greatest advance in recovery technology in their lifetimes. But which one to buy: SeaAngel or Ocean Signal MOB1? John compares the two and ends with a recommendation.
