Yes I cursed.
Speaking of no dry storage.
- Thread starter RUGER
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you know, you dont have to inflate them until you need them?
BigCityBubba
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Is it ok to laugh at another's misfortune? I used to have some of those until I realized they expired and never replaced them. I also stayed away from the ones that auto inflate when they get wet for that very reason.
oh they auto inflated? would they auto inflate in a downpour while wearing them?
They are auto inflate plus have a rip cord.
I bet they would.
You just have too many fishing supplies in there. Get rid of some of that junk.
Besides, a new boat like that is just for cruising around looking good. Next thing you know, you'll be wanting to put fish in there.
Besides, a new boat like that is just for cruising around looking good. Next thing you know, you'll be wanting to put fish in there.
On the bright side of things….. They worked 
ADR
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I'm wagering whatever is that browning cup got doctored slightly after you found that mess.
Well there can't be any less Coke Zero in there I assure you!
ADR
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I thought he may have been mad enough to take the ice out!
Now you may be onto something!
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I had that happen a few years ago in extremely hot, humid weather with a auto inflate from Bass Pro while it was in the back seat of the truck. Bought the re-arming kit and it did it again. Went with a manual belt style and have really liked it but my wife Bought me one of the HIT style while we were out of town this weekend. Supposedly take several inches of water pressure to deploy it. Will let you know. Also, I read a few months ago that most men who drown while fishing are found with their zippers down.
I switched to the ones that work off of hydrostatic pressure for this very reason. Got caught in the rain on the water. When I got home I opened everything up to dry, when I came back outside they were inflated. Re armed them and next time it rained the same thing happened.
Got a link?
They are proud of them.
Holy crap.
Think I will get a couple rearming kits and remember to get them out of the box when everything gets wet. LOL
Something else to remember is that most of the inflatable pfds don't "count" as a pfd unless you are wearing them at the time of being checked by the officer.
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I read the tag on mine and the way I understood it, it has to be worn on charters.
The way I took it, on my boat it counted just to have it.
Confusing.
According to this, if the inflatable is used as a Type V then it must be worn to be accepted. Normal usage when fishing would not require this (Type V are designed for special use; the Bass Pro one's linked earlier are Type II):
www.tn.gov
Boating Regulations and Safety Concerns
Tennessee is one of the nation's leading states offering recreational waterways, and most "Volunteer State" residents will at some time take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989 must show the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education...
www.tn.gov
