Lifejacket/epirb combos

[the gecko]

Do they make lifejackets with built in epirbs? I think I saw some years ago. Im just wondering if they now have digital epirbs in inflatable lifejackets?

What would you do if you were fishing solo? The epirbs not much good in the boat if I cant get back to it....

cheers
Andrew

[seatime]

Don't know about built in EPIRBS, but a few manufacturers make PFDs and PFD/wet weather jackets with a pocket or velcro type attachment for a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). All manufacturers will all supply digital - UHF - 406mHz beacons now.
These PLB beacons will need to be independant of the boat's own 'marine' type EPIRBs to comply with safety regs in Qld.

regards