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Re: Distance measuring laser?
[Re: Kryssa]
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11/03/2016 10:19 PM
11/03/2016 10:19 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,228 Somewhere out there
kneafseym
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I use a Hilti PD-5 as a laser measure, but wouldn't use on the boat as it doesn't work well in bright sun. It is also a great cat toy.
A more helpful item to have on the boat is the Raymarine Ocean Scout FLIR. It is night vison monocular, a truly awesome daughter wouldn't even blink at the $600 price tag.
Mike
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Re: Distance measuring laser?
[Re: NWsailor]
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11/04/2016 07:19 AM
11/04/2016 07:19 AM
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Posts: 826 Tortola, BVI
LianeLeTendre
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I second that. The Nikon rangefinder is awesome and any sailor would love to have it. Much more practical than anything else I can think of! See: Nikon rangefinder Not nearly as prestigious as Mike's Hilti PD-5 though. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Distance measuring laser?
[Re: LianeLeTendre]
#111371
11/04/2016 02:13 PM
11/04/2016 02:13 PM
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StormJib
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Not every personality is going to pack and carry that kind of stuff. We carry less each trip. Great eye-wear would get much more use from some sailors. http://www.kaenon.com/lens-tint/Once you get the new fabrics correct for you. You will never want cotton on a boat again. TECHNICAL QUICK DRY SAILING SHIRTS http://www.apsltd.com/sailing-clothing-apparel/sailing-shirts-rash-guards/technical-shirts.htmlEvery sailor should have at least one head to toe set of tropical weight technical apparel in a style they are willing to wear. Who likes wet clothes? Every person who carries a knife should also have cord on their person 24/7. https://www.survivalstraps.com/Parachute cord can be very inexpensive. I always have some at the bottom of every bag. The airlines make the new very personal PFD's a challenge. We should all have PFD's on every time we exit the cockpit. Warning! With the FAA rules this one gets complicated! https://www.mauripro.com/us/category/1-Life-Jackets-Inflatables.htmlOnce you rescue someone who has been in the water for any length of time you will become a believer in the PFD always on practice. The win is? Will he pack it? Will he actually use the gift?
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Re: Distance measuring laser?
[Re: ggffrr11]
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11/08/2016 03:54 AM
11/08/2016 03:54 AM
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Posts: 414 Memphis, TN
beerMe
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I'll second the hand-held. We've had a few charters where the radio was "downstairs". Also handy talking to crew members in the dingy or ashore.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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