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Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
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Default My boat is ready to go in the water


Larry Jaques wrote:

On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 01:17:13 -0500, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:

10 feet for 30 seconds won't help in that situation. The electrical
system will take a real beating, and you'll probably have sea water in
the engine's crankcase. The batteries will likely be damaged by the salt
water, as well.


I'd still opt for the waterproofing. That one last thread of chance
is worth gold when you need it, Mr. Pessimist.



Larry, I worked in manufacturing for radios. It's not as easy as you
think to waterproof a radio for any depth. It can cost more than the
actual radio. and is a mechanical nightmare. There is no guarantee that
the owner won't open the case to look inside, and destroy the case
seal. The military radios were designed to work in pouring rain. Like
Gunner said, Get some handhelds. Store them in a waterproof container
along wth extra, fully charged batteries.

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