I've done it! Been a boat owner since 1977, been married to my current crew for 31 years, and we’ve always done just fine communicating between bow and helm with hand signals . Never any shouting. We have it worked out. However I've read a few threads about “marriage savers” and decided to give it a try.
The added communication makes things much better for all involved, and reduces stress by enabling both people to give more information about what they are doing, seeing, and intending to do. Definitely worth a try folks.
I got the Sena SPH10 model and chose it because it uses Bluetooth (opening up more possible uses) and mainly because the headband goes around the back of the head (so you can we’re a hat). The sound is very adequate, even in windy conditions. Clear but not what I would consider "high fidelity".
The Eartec brand is reputed to have better quality sound and better customer service, but the headband goes over the top of the head, interfering with the fit of a hat.
Try one or the other. They’re expensive but it improves the pleasure of boating with your crew.
The added communication makes things much better for all involved, and reduces stress by enabling both people to give more information about what they are doing, seeing, and intending to do. Definitely worth a try folks.
I got the Sena SPH10 model and chose it because it uses Bluetooth (opening up more possible uses) and mainly because the headband goes around the back of the head (so you can we’re a hat). The sound is very adequate, even in windy conditions. Clear but not what I would consider "high fidelity".
The Eartec brand is reputed to have better quality sound and better customer service, but the headband goes over the top of the head, interfering with the fit of a hat.
Try one or the other. They’re expensive but it improves the pleasure of boating with your crew.