When I get the time, I’m going through my V to be sure it’s ready before putting into the Pacific off Oregon. This article seriously adjusted the level of preparation I’m going to be making AND I won’t be going off shore very far - mostly crab, rock fish and salmon close in and only in very good weather.
I’ll definitely have a VHF programmed to send lat/lon and my backup handheld radio.
Thanks for posting this - a great lesson. Spending a few bucks on good safety gear is CHEAP.
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 Scott, Portland, OR '85 V-20 I/O, Merc 170
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