buying a new epirb

[jimg1au]

Hi

Need to get a new epirb don’t know what to buy I have a 4.5 quintrex  fishraider  so going out side for more than 5klm is out for me  I will mainly fish port Kembla to kiama  area .do I need to buy a gps epirb or would a std one be ok.

I have just bought this boat and slowly fitting all the safty gear as all that was in it was all out of date

Thanks

jim

[frankS]

I would buy the GPS version if I were in your position.

When I purchased mine it was the first week that they made them compulsory and the prices were right up there, so I went for the cheaper version which was only $500, now the price difference is small compared to the years you will have the epirb, flares work out to be more expensive over the long run than a good GPS so you might as well buy the best available.

 

Frank

[Raymondo]

Gday Jim definitely Gps. Remember 5km offshore can turn into 10km surprisingly fast if your drifting due to engine failure etc. I recommend getting a decent sea anchor/drouge also. Log on with marine rescue, at least you know someone will come and look for you if you don't return. Only $30 a year.

[jimg1au]

thanks for the replys i have a sea anchor and v sheet no flares or epirb yet have all the saftey gear for enclosed waters just working on the outside stuff now

i have two out of date epirbs how or were do you hand them in

jim

[Raymondo]

Check this out Jim.

http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/

When you purchase your flares check the expiry date, make sure half there life hasn't been spent sitting on the shelf. 

I fish out of Port Kembla and Kiama mostly, keep in touch.