OS, here is the link…I sent it to you via PM too…
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/marpers/pag/Guidance_for_Assessors_manual.pdf
OS,
We can hit Seamar for the knives and I probably have a grudens coat you can take North with you - I will bring it Sat. While lots of folks like Xtra Tuffs I like another product they make called Muck boots…See ya Saturday.
MTSKIER
Looks like Mtskier has you taken care off. Seamar is close by. Grunden knife belt w/ couple of the white vickies. extra tuffs-NO steel toe insulated. Light weight rain gear. Grundens makes a great pants w/ velcro the bottom. The Bering will not be as cold right now but once you get back look up campmor.com for your fleece pants tops and such. I assume they will hook you up w/ gloves but if not choose the orange or blue atlas(I prefer the blue w/ wool liners). sweatpants(no jeans esp on deck) and plenty of tshirts-skip the sunglasses…you’ll hardly see the sun-LOL! 15 years up there crabbing never saw a need for them.
Congrats and Good Luck! Have fun at Dutch Harbor if you get a chance.
Get a Grunden’s southwestern hat…I know they look stupid but you’ll thank me later.
I always went for the light weight gear you’ll see grundens there @ Seamar.
MTSKIER-trust me he’ll need extra tuffs-insulated w/ 'bama boots(blue booties that absorb the sweat).
OS gimme a shout when you get back and I’ll get your winter collection going cheap. remember to go to LFS in Dutch if get a chance and grab a Bering Sea Fisherman Second To None sweatshirt or tshirt.
OS-I assume the schedule would be 16 on and 8 off. Just remember your 1st trip is the worst and it will get better.
[quote=Capt Brian;13125]Capt A - You forgot to mention some good water soluble lubricant. That will make “things go easier”.
Good luck Anthony - Safe Sailing…[/quote]
Who need lube on the slime line?
Thanks again guys- you may not realize it- but you’re a BIG help to the newbies- keep it up:)
Good Luck, that’s where I started in June of 84’. I only took my Helly Hansens and some rubber knee boots. The gear wasn’t as high tech back then. Gloves were the orange day-glo water proof. I survived without any long underwear. It was summer for Pete’s sake. You’ll do fine. It’s not Deadliest Catch, crabbing in the winter. Plus your on a nice new vessel. I was on a piece of old moldy sh!t army salvage vessel built in the 40’s and converted. Most importantly, have fun.
Rob
depending on the company the ships store will have all the safety and cold weather gear you will need and usually at a reduced price