life jackets compulsory for bar crossings in SEQ

[bungie]

[quote author=bungie link=1142297493/15#24 date=1142498130]Ain't we talking about 14ft tinnies ?? Your a bloody idiot to try a bar in one anyway

I would be surprised if you regularly cross bars after making a comment like that Bungie. Is that white side console Bluefin 4.5m yours? Sounds to me like you don't have the experience or knowledge to cross bars in that boat yourself, so you brand anyone that does cross a bar in a tinny as a "bloody idiot".

Jeremy[/quote]

So because you have the skills to cross the bar, anybody in a 14ft'er can ?? Most 14ft'ers ain't centre console they are tiller steer. with some piss fart little outboard on it. Not the safest unit to play on a bar in.

My unit, nope not a white side console Bluefin 4.5m, its a 17ft fibreglass Brooker with a 150 on the ass, and your right, i dont have the experience or knowledge to cross the bar. But there in lies the scary truth, most people dont have it either. Its those idiots the Government is trying to keep alive.(right or wrong) you wear your seat belt in your car? whats wrong with throwing on a life jacket as you cross the bar ?
I grew up in caloundra, I have seen the Air sea rescue boys go ass up a lot of times on that bar, and they are trained on it, plus a multitude of other boats. how does dad and 3 kids stand a chance ?. And why should dad not be fully responsible for the kids in his care ?
As you now, just because the bar is smooth on the out going trip, doesnt mean it good coming home.
The regs are for open boats were there is usually next to nothing to hold on to, one wrong bounce or roll and you are over the side.

[RCG008]

I dont think you guys get it...

It dosnt take much to get knocked out.

Simple as that.

Think about your kids and wife's...

It's only a life jacket... I fallen out of boats in dangerous surf and i never regret wearing a jacket....

Like you guys sey,,, "It's your life"

I wont but u will...

[Forrester]

[quote author=Escapee link=1142297493/0#3 date=1142307355]I think this is just common sense, and should apply to all boats, not just those under 4.8m.

Actually, in certain instances, wearing a life jacket could endanger your life. What about if you are trapped under the upturned hull of a boat? Could you dive under water far enough to escape while wearing a life jacket? Same goes if your were inside a cabin and the boat rolled.

Jeremy[/quote]

There was a similar comment made when seat belts were first introduced in cars, no, not that you could drown wearing one, but obviously some people have lost their lives by wearing a seat belt. Fortunately, many more have been saved by wearing a belt. I think this will have the same effect, in spite of the inconvenience.

[Mad_fisherman]

Lad's,

It will cost you $150 if you get caught not wearing you PFD also there is a list of what they class as BAR's here....

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/qt/msq.nsf...ry_lifejackets

It Is only from wide bay to currimbin though.

This one is the fine etc.

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/qt/MSQ.nsf/ReferenceLookup/factsheet_under12.pdf/$file/factsheet_under12.pdf

Also as you would all know it does not come into effect until 01 Apr 06.

Cheers

MAD!

[yibbiy]

in victoria life jackets must be worn in any waters while the boat is moving.. . . .that includes drifting. . . . . . .