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popeshawnpaul:
Here is another question I have...why are you anchored up in a 21' boat in 14' seas?  You have to be really careful with an anchor.  I would have stayed with or held on to that boat and not ever let go. 

PST:

--- Quote from: boneaddict on March 05, 2009, 08:57:00 AM ---I agree with your list, but what of all that do you think would have helped these folks out?

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EPIRB would have helped.  Rather than searching 16,000 or 22,000 square miles, can't remember which it was, the epirb would have sent a distress signal to the coast guard.  They provide instantaneous identification of vessel and location. 

If they had an EPIRB they all would have been rescued, as least from the report I read stating they were with the capsized vessel for 12 hours.

PolarBear:
Every one of my boats is fully equipped with emergency gear.  All have handheld, waterproof radios, flares, first aid kits, life rings/jackets etc.  If I go offshore, the Columbia or anywhere other than the south sound I have my EPIRB at the ready.  You CANNOT be too prepared!!!

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