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EPIRB or Spot tracker
Posted on 6/30/14 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 9:00 pm
Want some sort of safety device for my boat, considering an EPIRB device or a spot tracker.
EPIRB like this one LINK
$260 with no monthly fees, has strobe and homing frequency so if SHTF responders can come strait to you. Only downside is only useable when life threatening circumstance. Cant use for mechanical breakdown, stuck boat, etc.
Spot trackers are approximately $100, then your looking at a $9.99/month service fee. Pros is you have a SOS to alert all authorities with your lat long as well as a help button if your broke down can notify family members your location to send help. Can also check in to give family members a piece of mind.
Do any fellow OB'ers have either sort of safety device and offer any Pro's/Cons to either?
EPIRB like this one LINK
$260 with no monthly fees, has strobe and homing frequency so if SHTF responders can come strait to you. Only downside is only useable when life threatening circumstance. Cant use for mechanical breakdown, stuck boat, etc.
Spot trackers are approximately $100, then your looking at a $9.99/month service fee. Pros is you have a SOS to alert all authorities with your lat long as well as a help button if your broke down can notify family members your location to send help. Can also check in to give family members a piece of mind.
Do any fellow OB'ers have either sort of safety device and offer any Pro's/Cons to either?
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Posted on 6/30/14 at 9:02 pm to Tbooux
I am not familiar with the spot tracker...sounds like you have all the same functionality by calling with a cell phone... 
Posted on 6/30/14 at 9:09 pm to Tbooux
I use a spot tracker often when kayaking. Have posted several threads on here with tracking feature so OB could follow along real time.
It's very convenient, waterproof and works well.
It's very convenient, waterproof and works well.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 10:33 pm to Tbooux
have a boat captain buddy that uses a spot tracker to make check ins on facebook when he is making runs between bahamas>bermuda>florida> mexico.
seems like the coverage works pretty well in those areas which are likely more remote than anywhere you will be going.
seems like the coverage works pretty well in those areas which are likely more remote than anywhere you will be going.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 4:44 am to Tbooux
Check out Delorme InReach. GPS tracking and send texts to let everyone know where you are on overnighters.
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