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K1W1 · 02-18-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi,

Is it really a Davit launched Life Raft you require?

Davit launched rafts are normally very large capacity.

Are you sure it's not a davit or crane launched Fast Rescue Tender you are looking at?

I would have thought that a boat the size you are dealing with would be able to use 1 or 2 each side to satisfy the 150% rule. In heavy weather ( the only time you are likely to need the rafts)Smaller Rafts are much more stable if only part full than big ones.

02-18-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
K1W1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: My Office Posts: 963	Hi, Is it really a Davit launched Life Raft you require? Davit launched rafts are normally very large capacity. Are you sure it's not a davit or crane launched Fast Rescue Tender you are looking at? I would have thought that a boat the size you are dealing with would be able to use 1 or 2 each side to satisfy the 150% rule. In heavy weather ( the only time you are likely to need the rafts)Smaller Rafts are much more stable if only part full than big ones. __________________ Cheers, K1W1