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Old 07-19-2008
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waterproof radio

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Originally Posted by JSL3 View Post
Thanks Barry.
I agree with this based on proper condidtions. I too have the swim ladder rigged so I can deploy it from the water and do wear a PFD when I'm on my own. A question about the waterproof VHF, is it really waterproof as in if you go over and submerge it, will it still work?
I've often thought of trailing a polypropylene or floating line off the stern when single handing but haven't done so. How bad an idea is that?



Jim - take a look at the icom 32 - it is waterproof and floats
by the way where is south river on the cheaspeake - maybe soulmates and i will stop by
chuck and soulmates
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