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Fall 2009 Newsletter (download PDF)
NEW PRODUCTS

REVERE COASTAL GOES CANOPIED

Ideal for coastal boaters, the Coastal Compact bridges the gap between the lifejacket and a full-feature liferaft – offering those travelling alone the smallest, lightest and most inexpensive raft available today. With double 200 lb. SuperRev™ ballast pockets, the Coastal Compact enhances stability in rough sea conditions. Its light weight allows for easy deployment and the compact size makes stowage easy in the smallest of spaces.

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Collision Mat

The Collision Mat created by Life Raft and Survival Equipment Inc. was designed to be used as a tool onboard sail or power boats to help slow the intrusion of water thru the hull after a collision or hull appendage failure below the water line. The Collision Mat is made of a durable Rip Stop material on one side, with an Orange water resistant material on the other. The Collision Mat is reinforced with Spectra webbing and has 12 attachment loops around the edge. The Collision Mat also comes with a custom stowage bag.

$999.00

 

ACR Globalfix iPRO 406 GPS EPIRB

GlobalFix™ iPRO offers the very latest in marine electronic life saving technology: Highly visible LED strobe Energy efficient High efficiency electronics Performance you can count on Non-hazardous batteries No shipping hassles Professional grade design Engineered, tested and built for years of abusive marine use Ergonomic, compact design Smallest feature rich EPIRB available.

$859.00

SPINLOCK INFLATABLE PFD

Spinlock has taken feedback from Volvo Ocean Race and Grand Prix Teams from around the world to create a new high performance PFD to meet the most demanding requirements. The DECK VEST has a soft neoprene collar and slim fitting ergonomic design for grinding on a pedestal, taking in sails and working below.

$365.00

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CRUISING WORLD LIFE RAFT DEMONSTRATION

Cruising World did an inflation test on life rafts. Click on the links below to see how each one fared.

Switlik MD 3

Zodiac ISAF

Winslow ISAF SL

DSB Self-Righting ISAF

DSB Standard ISAF

Viking RescYou

Viking RescYou Pro

Revere Offshore Elite

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SAFTY GEAR TRIVIA

1. How often should you have your life raft inspected?

a: Never.
b: Twice a year.
c: Every 3 years if vacuum packed, annually if not.
d: Once a week.
e: Every 2 years.

2. Which statement about life rafts is TRUE?

a: Life rafts are water activated.
b: A 6 person life raft comes with a crew of 6 men inside.
c: The painter line must be pulled to activate deployment.
d: A life raft weighs around 5 - 10lbs.

3. Which Approval has the higher rating?

a: SOLAS
b: USCG

4. What are the three steps to deploying a life raft?

a: Hold the painter in your hand, put the life raft on the bow of the boat, and pull the painter until you see the life raft on your boat.
b: Tie the painter down to a strong point on the boat, throw the life raft overboard, pull the painter line until you see the life raft.
c: Tie the painter line, cut and tear away the straps or valise bag, throw the life raft into the water and pull the painter line.
d: Tie the painter line, and throw the life raft in the water where the life raft will automatically inflate itself.

answers at the bottom of the page

SAFETY EQUIPMENT BULLETINS

For details, please call 401-683-0307

SWITLIK RECALL
IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OF A MARINE LIFE RAFT MANUFACTURED BY
SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, IT MAY HAVE A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE INFLATION SYSTEM.
THIS IS NOT OBVIOUS AND COULD CAUSE FALSE RELIANCE ON A LIFE RAFT
THAT, IF NEEDED, MAY NOT INFLATE AND FUNCTION AS A LIFE SAVING DEVICE.

SPINLOCK DEVELOPS NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE PFD
Spinlock has taken feed back from Volvo Ocean Race and Grand Prix Teams from around the world to create a new high performance PFD to meet the most demanding requirements. The DECK VEST has a soft neoprene collar and slim fitting ergonomic design for grinding on a pedestal, taking in sails and working below.

SAFTY GEAR TRIVIA ANSWERS

1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) ---------All 4 right - Head for the blue waters ------------------3 Right - Coastal Cruiser ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Right - Keep land in sight---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Right - Dinghy license--------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Right - Take up golf

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