Danny, I put about 20,000 miles on a Mustang style inflatable with harness that had the powder tablet type of auto inflate. It was comfortable and easy to put on and only auto inflated by rain/spray once. In heavy rain I would wear it under my foulweather gear jacket knowing if it inflated I may have difficulty in taking my jacket off without a knife.
My current inflatable was made by Spinlock. I have only put around 3,000 miles on this one. The advantages are mainly in how it stays out of the way when sail handling or spinning winch handles. It is slightly less comfortable than the Mustang with a little extra chafe around the neck. It does takes a moment longer to put on owing to the harness clasp design. IIRC it is hydrostatic but I am not sure. There was a recall a few years ago that updated something with the inflator. If you will be racing or headed into entertaining conditions the leg straps are a good idea. Buy one that will be comfortable wear more often even if it costs more. Any life jacket is a waste of money unless worn. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle [Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:46 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation Hi guys, I'm to buy an inflatable life jacket with a harness and tether and I'm looking for recommendations. I'm told I should get hydrostatic. These things run up to $400. Then there is a mustang version on sale at defender for $259. I'm interested in what you guys use or recommend. We don't go offshore much but, intend to further our cruising ground. Danny Still moving toward a closing!
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