"Scott McFadden" wrote in message
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Also, aren't a good percentage of "drownings" the result of
hypothermia? I say the heck with "half-measures", like PFDs. I think a
+-$2000 custom fitted drysuit should be required to be worn, at all
times, by all persons boating in waters cooler than 65F.

You see, I'm just trying to "save" people, and that makes me "feel" oh
so good about myself.

Of course, since I'm in Fla this prudent "safety" requirement would
not pertain to me.
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SJM

Not as crazy as you think. lots of people up here would like to see the
fishermen wear something like that ...especially during the winter season.
Water gets damn cold. Why just last week the lifeguards posted the water
temperature at 8 C at a very popular local surfing beach.

"Don White" wrote in message ...

Not as crazy as you think. lots of people up here would like to see the
fishermen wear something like that ...especially during the winter season.
Water gets damn cold. Why just last week the lifeguards posted the water
temperature at 8 C at a very popular local surfing beach.

While my big $$, drysuit, "safety requirement" was intended to be
hyperbole, I have both a 3mil full, and a 2mil shorty wetsuit
(primarily for scuba). I would not hesitate to bring one, the other,
or both along if boating in the cold. Also, wetsuits will keep you on
the surface due to the buoyancy of the material and fulfill the
"function" of a PFD as well.

I think I paid $150 for the 3mil and +- $100 for the 2. Just look for
scuba/surf shop sales or google up some online dealers/factor directs
if you're interested.
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SJM