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NCBrew
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Initially Posted - 04/13/2010 :  05:23:02  Show Profile
I was out yesterday and thought i saw a set of double yellow buoys which indicates a fishing net. On closer look it turned out to be an inflatable life vest. The HIT kind. A very expensive one. I am going to try to find the owner but if I can't I will put it up for sale. It is a Mustang model MD3183. let me know if you are interested.

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I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 04/13/2010 :  07:09:30  Show Profile
I'd be interested if you cannot find the owner and if the price is right. Can you post some pictures?
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/14/2010 :  08:45:49  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br />I'd be interested if you cannot find the owner and if the price is right. Can you post some pictures?
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Here is a description:
http://www.mustangsurvival.com/products/product.php?id=506

This is the ad from West Marine selling for $279.99. I am sure you can get it for less somewhere. Also keep in mind it needs a replacement cartridge which costs about $50.00

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245116/377%20710/0/md3183/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377%20710&Ne=0&Ntt=md3183&Ntk=Primary%20Search&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Nao=0&Ns=0&keyword=md3183&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=8&subdeptNum=106&classNum=12387

I will let you know if I cannot find the PO
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 04/14/2010 :  10:54:03  Show Profile
Whenever you find a life vest floating, it's always a good practice to report the finding to the Coast Guard, including the exact time and place where found. You never know, but they might have had a MOB or similar incident reported in the area, and your information might help them know where to search. If they haven't had an incident reported to them, they'll make a note of your report and thank you.
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andypavo
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Response Posted - 04/14/2010 :  11:39:00  Show Profile
I was about to say....if you go diving there you might find the owner.
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/14/2010 :  11:43:28  Show Profile
I made the report
Thanks
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 04/14/2010 :  19:07:52  Show Profile
just asking...why wouldn't you just keep the vest for yourself??
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unclaimed baggage
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Response Posted - 04/15/2010 :  08:31:49  Show Profile
It belonged to his ex-wife
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/16/2010 :  00:25:34  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by jerlim</i>
<br />just asking...why wouldn't you just keep the vest for yourself??
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The Coast Guard said there have been no incidents reported and I can keep the vest, so if any one wants the vest make me an offer before I put it on Craigs list.

It is a Mustang MD 3183. Lists for $279.99 at WM.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 04/17/2010 :  11:43:07  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br />I'd be interested if you cannot find the owner and if the price is right. Can you post some pictures?
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As mentioned above I'm interested but don't want to insult you with an offer without more details. Is there any sign of a manufacturng date? Can you shoot me some pictures? Email me off-line at c25 at gbsweather dot com and let's see if we can make a deal.
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 04/17/2010 :  18:40:57  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by GaryB</i>
<br />I'd be interested if you cannot find the owner and if the price is right. Can you post some pictures?
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As mentioned above I'm interested but don't want to insult you with an offer without more details. Is there any sign of a manufacturng date? Can you shoot me some pictures? Email me off-line at c25 at gbsweather dot com and let's see if we can make a deal.
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No manufacturing defects. The label says it was manufactured in Apr 2006. The model is MD 3183. Made by Mustang. This vest is a HIT style vest. It has to actually be submerged to go off. The others that are not HIT can go off if they get damp.

Go to http://blackpearl.vacationinnc.com
Go to the last item in the menu and click on "Life Vest"



I posted a picture.

NCBrew
Edited by - NCBrew on 04/17/2010 18:42:58
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