Safety Equipment

[re-tyred]

All the money that is spent on fishing gear and boats, bait and fuel. Why would you go without an EPIRB. It may not be required but it will save your life. I have an EPIRB on the boat and a PLB and handheld VHF on my lifejacket.

[smile0784]

Exactly.

Lot of water out there if its rough and help rescue get to you faster

[sturgeon]

The list says orange smoke x 2 and red flares x 2. But most dealers do not give smoke as part of safety gear.

I buy the enclosed water pack from either Whitworths or BCF. If you are only fishing in PPB then the enclosed pack is what you need

Thanks! That is useful to know. I tried to search for it imeediately but I could not find it online. What is the name I should search for? I tried enclosed water pack and related keywords and nothing came up.

[Hydroman]

Sorry mate....gave you a slight bum steer with the wording. They call them inshore.....This is what I purchased last time:

http://www.bcf.com.au/Product/RFD-Inshore-Kit/128252

[sturgeon]

Thank you! Found it. A bit more dearer than I expected. But at least I know BCF has it.

[smile0784]

For a set of 4 flears pay anywhere from $65 to $90 must have.

Optional
For a 406mhz epirb anywhere from $250+
Red Parashoot flare.
About $60

Even thou some might not be required for ppb or wp its worth considering how much money you put on your life.
You possible going to reduce the risk the chance of emergency services getting to you in a.hurry for $ 300 ish every 3 or so years.

I had a boat for 8 years now and had 2 or 3 epirbs but never used them but for peace of mind if i needed it.
Just think if your boat rills over and battery does on the boat and you loose your mobile.

How do you call for help?

[Mattblack]

So it's time to update my flares (Victorian inshore kit = 2 x red smoke, 2 x orange smoke...add a parachute for offshore).
How can you make sure you get 'fresh' flares, or conversely, has anyone successfully got discounted flares from a retailer because they had less than 3 years left on them?

[smile0784]

Just check expiry date before you buy then

[rb85]

All the money that is spent on fishing gear and boats, bait and fuel. Why would you go without an EPIRB. It may not be required but it will save your life. I have an EPIRB on the boat and a PLB and handheld VHF on my lifejacket.

Know this is an old thread but a PLB and handheld VHF are a great idea and something I’m going to adopt.

[bowl]

Fire extinguisher and a waterproof torch are also a must...
Years ago i thought a dolphin torch would be adequate but the water police told me otherwise. Didnt get a fine, just a warning. They said it must be waterproof. I also have a fire blanket just incase

I have dolphin torch...last few times the water police said it was fine..