now that the temperature is really dropping and wind blowing, can you guys recommend good brands of clothing and boots to wear on boat. and what have you guys found is best for undergarments /etc and if a place on line to buy these things...thanks so much.
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A good quality Gortex top and bottom (bib) is best IMO, just expensive. Grunden bibs are cheaper but hotter and not as flexible.
I like a bright colored top (yellow or orange) for safety, just in case you find yourself in the water. Much easier to spot than green.
Dress in layers. Not only is it warmer but easier to add or remove clothing depending on changes in the weather during your trip. Also easier to replace wet clothing.
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I like a bright colored top (yellow or orange) for safety, just in case you find yourself in the water. Much easier to spot than green.
Dress in layers. Not only is it warmer but easier to add or remove clothing depending on changes in the weather during your trip. Also easier to replace wet clothing.
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joeboy2, DIRECT FROM PARIS for the 2002-2003 season....the "uniform" this year is Grundens in either Green or Orange, in a heavy weight, with White Lacrosse boots. Grundens also makes a sweatshirt type thing with the bottom half in rubber, these are very good too. As far as the undergarments are concerned, whatever turns you on I suppose.
I use my boat all year round so during the winter months I don't take any chances.I purchased a Mustang Survival series suit, it goes over your street clothes and besides being warm and waterproof it floates. I sometimes go out by myself so every little bit of safety helps.It's very comfortable and it's black with orange sleeves,I even take snowboarding.I bought it from Ed Hoff at Viking about $250 not sure exact price but definately worth it. You can reach Ed at 917-567-4990,he has a few different outfits and brands, tell him rick pamias sent you, Good Luck and Be Safe !
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Hipshot,
Did Fredericks of Hollywood come out with their new colors for the season yet?? I loved the lilac lace bibs they had last season..They were fairy nice!!
Capt.H
Did Fredericks of Hollywood come out with their new colors for the season yet?? I loved the lilac lace bibs they had last season..They were fairy nice!!
Capt.H
Hookem,
I love them all, all colors and styles!
Seriously, I'm in the process of making up a throw line for a floating seat cushion (poly rope-it floats). I have a cuddy (not a walkaround) and I or a crew member has to crawl over the gunnels to reach the front deck to anchor-Very Hazardous! I just added more grabrails and thought it would be a wise idea to have a throwable handy if someone goes overboard! I keep towels in the boat and I think I will Tote along a whole change of clothes in the future, at least this time of year and in the early spring!
STAY SAFE!
I love them all, all colors and styles!
Seriously, I'm in the process of making up a throw line for a floating seat cushion (poly rope-it floats). I have a cuddy (not a walkaround) and I or a crew member has to crawl over the gunnels to reach the front deck to anchor-Very Hazardous! I just added more grabrails and thought it would be a wise idea to have a throwable handy if someone goes overboard! I keep towels in the boat and I think I will Tote along a whole change of clothes in the future, at least this time of year and in the early spring!
STAY SAFE!
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Hipshot,
That sounds like a wise thing you are doing. We have a similar problem if we have to go to the bow in rough seas. We now have a self inflating vest just for that purpose. I would hate to fall in the water this time of year with all that gear you wear. You might just sink like a stone. The other thing you might consider, is to put in a hatch forward. On some boats you can get a lot done up on the bow and still be half in the cuddy. I'm not sure if that will work for you. If I know I will be anchoring offshore I set up my anchor at the dock so I can drop it from the ****pit. I can also retrieve it the same way. Anyway, it sounds like you have a good plan.
Capt. H
That sounds like a wise thing you are doing. We have a similar problem if we have to go to the bow in rough seas. We now have a self inflating vest just for that purpose. I would hate to fall in the water this time of year with all that gear you wear. You might just sink like a stone. The other thing you might consider, is to put in a hatch forward. On some boats you can get a lot done up on the bow and still be half in the cuddy. I'm not sure if that will work for you. If I know I will be anchoring offshore I set up my anchor at the dock so I can drop it from the ****pit. I can also retrieve it the same way. Anyway, it sounds like you have a good plan.
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Hipshot,
My offshore anchor set up is as follows...I use about 30 feet of poly line which I attatch to the bow, thru the chock and up the starboard side taking on wrap around the spring cleat to prevent the line from going in the water while I'm running. In the poly line you need to splice in a small buoy.I use one of those orange anchor balls which I attatch to a stainless ring via a small piece of rope. The stainless ring can't fit over the buoy.
This is important so that you can get off the anchor to fight a fish and return when your done. The poly line is attatched to the main anchor line with a shackle. you can store the anchor line in a laundry basket or garbage can. Attatch the anchor and chain when you are ready to drop it, lay beam to the sea and let it rip. Let the anchor line run thru your hands so it doesn't get tangled on the way. The orange ball is attatched via the stainless ring to the anchor line on the anchor side of the buoy you spliced in. To haul the anchor, tie the rope off to your stern cleat, and move off slowly. The ball will start to lift the anchor. When you store the anchor line in the basket, make sure both ends of the line hang out of the basket(don't bury one end of the line at the bottom of the basket...you need both ends to set it up right)
This is not as complicated as I probably made it sound.
Capt.H
My offshore anchor set up is as follows...I use about 30 feet of poly line which I attatch to the bow, thru the chock and up the starboard side taking on wrap around the spring cleat to prevent the line from going in the water while I'm running. In the poly line you need to splice in a small buoy.I use one of those orange anchor balls which I attatch to a stainless ring via a small piece of rope. The stainless ring can't fit over the buoy.
This is important so that you can get off the anchor to fight a fish and return when your done. The poly line is attatched to the main anchor line with a shackle. you can store the anchor line in a laundry basket or garbage can. Attatch the anchor and chain when you are ready to drop it, lay beam to the sea and let it rip. Let the anchor line run thru your hands so it doesn't get tangled on the way. The orange ball is attatched via the stainless ring to the anchor line on the anchor side of the buoy you spliced in. To haul the anchor, tie the rope off to your stern cleat, and move off slowly. The ball will start to lift the anchor. When you store the anchor line in the basket, make sure both ends of the line hang out of the basket(don't bury one end of the line at the bottom of the basket...you need both ends to set it up right)
This is not as complicated as I probably made it sound.
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I have a Stormy Seas pull over, rubber sleeves and front bottom half, neopreme cuffs, fleese top half and hood. Largest size is 2x and unfortunately it's tight on me now. I see Guy Cotten has the same type of top in a 3X for those of us who drink to much beer. LOL I purchased Power dry underware from LLBean and they are really great, put them next to your skin, keeps body heat in and lets moisture out. Need a head cover, not just a hat, way back I used a Carhart pullover with a hood tied so you could just see my eyes but there are better ways. I got a Baclava at the outdoor show, it's a head cover that can be worn several different ways, It's great when it's cold. Rag wool gloves in full of half fingers also makes a big difference. Grunden bibs cut the wind for below the waist, I wouldn't really call them cheap though mine cost $75. Dress in layers, don't forget a thermos of coffee, and keep thinking how good that hot shower will feel when you get home!
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