shen, you are a superstitious sailor wannabee. Supersition is by definition
the thought patterns and conclusions of the stupid with or without "time on
deck" wannabee is the definition of of those without tod.

it is near to impossible to have a rational discussion with the superstitious,
for the stupid are not normally much capable of rational thought -- it hurts
too much -- and mostly when ever they are faced with new information they deny
it and revert to wearing a red shirt to keep waves from boarding.

sorry shen, but *you* must NEVER take an EPIRB aboard. EPIRBS make you sterile
and cause boats to sink.