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One of the guys on my team was on that boat with his wife. Such a terrible event, RIP to all those lost.

Not to derail the gas vs. electric debate, but I own one of these. I currently have a grady 330 express which does not have provisions for a davit or a permanent tender. So I need to inflate/deflate once I get to the mooring or anchorage where I am staying. We have a BRIS 8'6" inflatable with...

I have a 9ft inflatable BRIS that I pair w/ an e-propulsion spirit electric motor. Perfect for ship to shore when moored or on anchor in a harbor. Definitely not a long-distance solution but perfect for our uses, super portable, and don't have to worry about gas spilling, etc. when transporting.

I was being tongue in cheek, but the point is that unless you are in a heavily trafficked area with nearby rescue resources, the distance offshore doesn't mean a whole lot. I'm in Nantucket Sound most of the time but even then I can be 10+ miles from land in any direction and depending on time...

When it comes to life rafts, I've always considered anything beyond swimming distance to be offshore. Drowning 2 miles offshore has the same result as drowning 100 miles offshore!

Hi there. Checking in from Cape Cod. Officially in dreamer status for the time being. Currently in a Grady Express 330, but hopefully the next boat will be a long-distance explorer. Have learned a ton from this forum already and hope to be able to contribute as well.

The pressure gradient from 15 ft to the surface is the largest there is and has the highest risk from over-pressurization injuries. Holding your breath and going from 65' to 50' probably won't hurt you. 15 to the surface absolutely will. Sorry, didn't mean to get on my soap box. I've seen too...