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ISAF-Specification Racer Life Raft, 6-person, Valise

Our best liferaft meets tough ISAF Race standards

Designed for coastal and offshore yacht racing, these liferafts combine features from our coastal liferafts with state-of-the art lightweight materials and construction. They offer increased resistance to abrasion and feature a rigid ramp, access ladder for easy boarding and double tubes for high freeboard and safety. Meets ISAF and ISO 9650 Type 1 Group A requirements for racing. Other features include one raincatcher, four ballast pockets, an external light, EPIRB holder, SART holder, retro light reflective tape on canopy and bottom, automatic self-bailer for nuisance water removal and vacuum-packed storage for long life. Requires servicing every three years. 12-year warranty.

• A single-arch self-inflated canopy that closes downward and includes radar reflecting tape and light reflecting tape for effective locating by rescue teams
• A 220liter ballast system for more stability
• An insulated floor that requires no inflation, yet retains heat for comfort and reduced danger of hypothermia
• Semi-rigid boarding ramp on one side makes it far easier to board the raft from the water, especially when wearing heavy, water-soaked clothing or when injured. Standard webbing ladder on the other side
• Square shape (4 an 6 person models), six-sided shape (8-person model), both with mitered corners

Other features include one raincatcher, four ballast pockets, an external light, EPIRB holder, SART holder, retro light reflective tape on canopy and bottom, automatic self-bailer for nuisance water removal and vacuum-packed storage for long life. Requires servicing every three years. 12-year warranty. 2'8"x1'7"x12" (Stowed), 106lbs..

Safety Equipment Pack includes:

• Rescue quoit
• Floating knife
• Hand flare (3)
• Parachute rocket (2)
• Mirror
• Instructions
• Rainwater collector bag
• Flashlight
• Bailer
• Repair kit
• Seasickness bag (1/person)
• Anti-seasickness pills (6/person)
• Spare bulb and battery (2)
• Log book
• Pump
• Sponge
• Sunscreen (2 tubes)
• Wetnotes and pencil
• Whistle

Product Specs

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