Update: I've been using this bag for seven boating seasons... It hangs on my boat exposed to the elements 24/7 from May to October & exposed to salt water use... In seven years it has faded a bit & the motion of wind & waves has caused a small rub on the reflective material but the bag, black nylon strap & buckle all function perfectly... at six yrs of exposure I purchased a new line at Lowes that made a perfect replacement due to some deterioration/ wear in the line... I think I only paid a couple bucks for new line & now use the old line around the house when I need a thin rope for something... Overall, even with the exposure I subject this to, this bag is still 100% funtional (with the new line from Lowes), although faded a bit... highly recommend this bag... Note, I do use this differently than intended (read below) with the bag staying attached to the boat & a throw ring being thrown into the water...
Original Review: This Scotty Throw Bag has been hanging out on my boat for an entire season attached to my Cal June USCG Approved Ring Buoy (20- Inch Diameter, Orange) which I purchased here on Amazon. It works perfectly for my application, and just like the ring buoy, after 6 months of direct exposure to the elements (including salt spray), looks like the day I purchased it. I'd need to have it side by side with a brand new one to see if it faded in color, but it sure doesn't look like it has.
In tests with the ring, it worked smoothly and reloaded nicely. The materials this is made of seem to be very durable, the top closure works well, the reflective band is cool, the price is great, etc. As with all similar devices, I hope I never REALLY have to use it, but if I do, my tests show me I can rely on it if/when needed.
(p.s., In my power boating application, I use this in reverse of the way I use a throw bag when I'm kayaking. On my boat, the bag represents the bitter end and is secured to the boat. The loop end is instead attached to the ring buoy. I am using the bag to neatly stow my rope & the rope spools out with the ring as opposed to normal use in canoe/kayak rescue. Although this is the opposite of how most folks will use this bag, for me it works very effectively and safely for this application as well.)
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Multi |
| Brand | Scotty |
| Vehicle Service Type | Watercraft |
| Load Capacity | 550 Pounds |
| Fastener Material | Stainless Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 250 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions | 600"L x 0.15"W |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.58 x 5.16 x 4.49 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.29 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.55 x 11.1 x 10.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Brand Name | Scotty |
| Model Name | 620939 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Scotty |
| Part Number | 793 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Style | Throw |
| Included Components | 793 |
| Sport Type | Boating |
| Fishing Technique | Scotty #793 Throw Bag w/ 50-Feet of Floating MFP Line |
