Interesting thread. As a USN Sailor myself please allow me to add my .02 cents.
Thanks for your service.
Most of my shipmates do not carry a pocket knife, MAYBE a multitool, or a flashlight.
I find that terribly depressing... :-(
And do the leak clamps actually work? Has some cold, scared, tired kid tried to use them in the dark in the water?
They work very well. They are pretty easy to install. Like with most things, training would be helpful, as would illustrated instructions, instead of the text only. Here's how they work, FYI:
Instructions can be found here:
http://www.equipped.org/pp/pic233.htmThe problem, such as it is, is that having to enlarge a small hole to get the bottom clamp through is somewhat counter-intuitive when water is coming in, or air is going out, and you want to stop the leak. <g> For small holes the screw-in rubber plugs can be somewhat quicker, but are not as permanent and reliable a seal.
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