Andrew;
I have a Sospender self inflating unit and it is quite comfortable. I
haven't had a chance to inflate it automatically yet, but it feels good
manually. See my experiment at
http://www.vais.net/~ryeg/Sospenders.jpg .
On Anchors; unless you expect to do some serious sailing I think you
should be guided by your feelings the first time you have to cut the
line due to a snagged anchor. But then you have to trade cost with
safety and other considerations (flame resistant disclaimer). I like
the good old galvanized ones at West Marine best -- the bigger the
better.
Rye Gewalt
Springfield VA
HMS18 Short Rig
Potomac River near DC
Andrew Brown wrote:
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> I'm getting ready to buy PFD's for my new P15.
> BoatUS and West Marine carry the Sospenders Sport
> model for $70-$80 and BoatUs has the Stearns
> Ultra-Inflatable for $75. Any comments pro/con on
> these models and brands? I'll be sailing inland
> lakes/reservoirs exclusively. I'd also like to get a
> PFD or two for potential child passengers. I don't
> have any immediate need for these but thought I'd get
> something "just in case".
> I'm considering the West Marine traditional anchor
> package for an inexpensive all-in-one anchoring
> solution. I don't expect to do much anchoring but want
> something that'll work and not be a short sighted
> waste of money. Would I be better in the long run
> spending a little more for an aluminum Fortress
> Guardian?
> I'd also like suggestions on modifying the stock
> stays with turnbuckles, halyards/sheets/traveler with
> snaps/shackles/whatever for rigging ease. I'm new at
> this so specific sizes/types, even catalog PN's would
> be appreciated.
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Brown
> P15 #2413 (no name yet)
> Central Iowa
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