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d parker wrote:
Stupid Idea.

It has a flag (Crew members don't have flags on their heads)
A crews head is much lower in the water and much much harder to see. ( so
should the target )
Crew members don't have handles on the top of their heads (neither should
the target.)

Why do MOB training if its done with training wheels on? All this object
appears to do is "over-assist" the skipper and crew in locating and
retrieving the MOB. It does not represent anything near a live situation.
Better to go back to the trusty old lifejacket for a more realistic,
low-to-water object.

If the crew members head is not disappearing behind wavelets it is not a
real situation. This Object removes that real life hindrance.

We use a fender inside a PFD. It's actually harder to retrieve than a
person, since it's harder to see, and it tends to move away from the
boat if you have any speed on.

We've been doing some night time practice using the same thing, but in
this case I add one of those green glow sticks. I don't want to risk
losing the combo.

We're also thinking about using a weighted dummy (no one you know) to
simulate actually bringing a person on board. We'll probably do this
part at anchor on on a mooring (or even at the dock).



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