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| September 2002 
Type IV Throwable PFDs A new hybrid—the Lifeline cushion with attached throw rope—floats to the top of a field of usual suspects to earn our recommendation. The Jim-Buoy 24" life ring and horseshoes from Jim-Buoy and Forespar also did well in throw and flotation tests. Which Sunscreen? We stripe up with a dozen brands of sunscreen. All the SPF 30s seem to work about the same, but Sea & Ski and Coppertone Sport Gel offer top-level protection for less of a dent in the wallet. Removable Boarding Ladders Garelick and Armstrong sport ladders step all over the competition in our tests for stability, stowability and ease of use. West Marine and Dixon offer the best latch ladders. For occasional use, a hook-type from Garelick should do the job. DFI Outboards Back in the News Yamaha unveils its 250-hp HPDI two-stroke, and Bombardier pushes Evinrude back in the game with a “beefed up” Ficht engine that comes with a 3-year, non-declining warranty. Four Winns Most Four Winns owners are pleased with their boats, giving high marks for interior layout and sleeping accommodations and showing a level of satisfaction on par with Sea Ray owners. | |||||
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