liferaft question
 

I was checking into getting a small life raft to carry in the boat so i called winslow and the 6 person offshore one is $2700. :(

That is a lot of money unless you need it and then it worth a lot more. just hard to justify spending that kind of money.
One of the guys who works for me then asked. so how much did you spend on the stereo and intercom. F in smartass, so does anone have a hookup on life rafts?

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what kind of boat you have?

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35' cig

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While I don't have any contacts in the industry, if you do decide to buy one remember to have it inspected by the manufacturer at regular intervals. You would hate to have use it only to find that the rubber has deteriorated and seams split, or the inflation cartridge is empty. The manufacturer will test it, inflate it, inspect it, recertify it, and repack it.

The purchase may be hard to justify now, but the first time it saves the lives of family and friends the cost won't seem so bad.

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Yep just like the lifeline vests, they were a lot of money but if i need them once they are worth every penny

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try trick marine if they don't had what you looking for they will put you in the right direction he is a member here and they offer discount to oso members,raul

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Thanks

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http://lrse.com/products.cfm?cat=001&prod=153

$1500-1800 4-8 person

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money never can be an issue in safety, because how much your live or a family member cost? is no money price, good luck and be safe,raul

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there are different classes of rafts depending how far out you go. inshore 0-3 miles,coastal 3-20 miles ,offshore 20 + miles you can get a coastal raft for anywhere from $ 1300 up.try this place.www.landfallnavigation.com

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Im looking for someone that inspects liferafts in the annapolis maryland area

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what brand of raft?

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Thanks but both of those companys want more than list for the raft, the model i was looking at is a 60SLCC

I'll call trick marine

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Im not sure, had a good customer call me and ask me to get it done on his 49 trawler (yawn)

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All I can say is that if you do ocean boating and you need that liferaft just one time, it's worth it's weight in gold. I would not worry about the price, if you need it---it's PRICELESS

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So, basically you will do fine with floaties.... Im watching you MOFO

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Dan....You own a Cigarette!! Don't worry about it!! :drink: :drink:

Besides, you can tred water for a long time, I've seen you at the sand bar in Havasu :eek: :drink:

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I'm not worried about me. You know me always looking out for the other guy.

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Dan,

Call Schulte...he has the hook up on this kind of stuff.

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Don't forget to look into an EPIRB and a hand held VHF for emergencies. An EPIRB with GPS capablities is best, but $$$$.

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your alittle slow with your post duaner JUST LIKE YOUR BOAT :evilb:
:eek:

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Try these guys:


Air Works, The, 10 Lincoln Court, Annapolis, MD, 21401, USA, (tel) 410-268-7332, (fax) 410-280-5225

Inflatable Xperts
306 2nd St (410) 263-1496
Annapolis, MD 21401

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Try Lifeline inflatables in Miami (305) 621-1500 or 84 boat works in ft. Lauderdale (954) 779-7000 you cane sometimes find a good certified used one as well at these places

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Dan,

I bought a small Mercury stowable tender (plank floor/ rated for 5hp) and a 12 volt quick inflate pump. I use my jumper and inflate the boat in 50 seconds right off of the swim step. I have a 2.7hp cruise and carry 2 stoke outboard to go with it. The tender, motor and pump together weigh about 60 pounds and stow safely in the head closet. The whole set up cost less than a $1000 new. I use it in Catalina but it is also a good back up in case of trouble...