Adam, I've had a Helly Hansen inshore coat for the past 12 years since Helly Hansen guarantees their gear waterproof for the life of the garment. It has been replaced once under warrantee but I only paid freight for the new one (which was also a newer model). It isn't necessarily warm, but is loose fitting enough for me to layer up underneath. I don't expect a summer weight rain and spray resistant garment to keep me warm in the shoulder seasons.
The "name" brands such as Gill, Musto, Helly Hansen, and Henri Lloyd all make gear with offshore features and they charge appropriately large dough for the feature packed garments. I've also found huge variation in sizing even within a particular brand of coat, so it is wise to try it on before purchase or make sure the retailer has a liberal return policy. My "vintage" Helly Hansen coat is a size medium with room to spare, while my Henri Lloyd bibs are a tight Large.. The other option is to shop the bargains (APS has a 25% off one item sale that ends today for example) such as the Defender warehouse sale in March. I'm not sure who has the best deals on gear up in NS, but even companies such as LL Bean, Land's End, EMS, and REI make breathable hiking, mountaineering and camping foul weather clothing that will keep you warm and dry on a boat. They just may not have as much reflective or high visibility fabrics. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 LF Padanaram, MA -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Adam Hayden via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 1:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Adam Hayden <hayden.a...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Foul weather gear Happy new year everyone! I would be interested in people's opinion on foul weather gear. I am looking to replace upgrade my Gil coastal cruising coat. It seems that it is no longer water repellant and reapplying the waterproofing doesn't work. I like a number of the features on the coat but I feel it should last more than 3 full seasons. Up here in Nova Scotia we have pretty cool and damp weather so for a lot of the season I wear my gear. I won't be doing any ocean crossings but we sail well into October as well. I don't have a Bimini and am usually the one at the helm during inclement weather Adam Hayden C&C 36 Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
