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Woodsy · 01-21-2016, 02:46 PM

The Bell is for use in when visibility is reduced due to fog.... the theory is that the sound a bell makes travels farther in fog than most other sounds. I think you are supposed to ring it once a minute.... but I forget. It used to be layed out in the boating handbook.

I too have a "Bell In A Box" that I purchased at Sports & Marine Parafunalia. I doubt I will ever use it....

I also have 2 MP whistles rated at 110db.... I am pretty sure I can be heard if need be.

Woodsy

01-21-2016, 02:46 PM	#8
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	The Bell is for use in when visibility is reduced due to fog.... the theory is that the sound a bell makes travels farther in fog than most other sounds. I think you are supposed to ring it once a minute.... but I forget. It used to be layed out in the boating handbook. I too have a "Bell In A Box" that I purchased at Sports & Marine Parafunalia. I doubt I will ever use it.... I also have 2 MP whistles rated at 110db.... I am pretty sure I can be heard if need be. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.