[MakoMike]

Guys,
Anyone besides Matt and I interested in buying a life raft? I was thinking that if there are several of us we might be able to put together a group purchase and save a couple of bucks. Anyone?

(This post edited by B.Attitude on 04/18/2003)

(This post edited by B.Attitude on 05/05/2003)

 

[angrymahia]

Yes very interested. Let me know what kind it is your looking at and how much. Very interested.

[email protected]

 

[615657]

I too might be interested. I have been in the mnarket for a long time. Please email me info at [email protected]

 

[Squeri Boy]

Viking makes a great raft and I know the guy pretty well. If you guys want pm me and I'll give you his number.

CS

 

[MakoMike]

Guys,
O.K. lets just let it sit for a couple of mor days and see if anyone else responds. Did you have any particular style of raft in mind? Inshore, offshore, oyrc, solas?

 

[624879]

life raft

if you want send me and e-mail i will be buying a new life raft this year solas raft ,or crewsaver six man offshore
if any body want to get together i know we can save alot of money
[email protected]

 

[angrymahia]

Ya i was looking for an offshore life raft, i am not sure if i want a blow up one or the starnded one... ill let you know in a day or 2. Keep me posted.

 

[MakoMatt]

angrymahia, if you get the blow up one, make sure it has the 3 orifices.

MakoMatt

 

[Agawan]

Life Raft

Let me know if you get a good deal. I would also be interested.

Dave

 

[Polodog]

Switlik

Switlik makes ecellent rafts and they have a 4 man life pod whichis excellent also 6 man etc following are the specs of the 4 man pod

The RESCUE POD is a very high quality inflatable flotation platform with canopy that supports four people and offers basic protection form the elements. The compact sizes of its fiberglass container or soft valise allow it to be carried aboard the smallest open sport fishing boat, dry cruiser or sail boat. Although small in packed size, the RESCUE POD is extremely tough and durable.

STANDARD FEATURES
Hand Laid Fiberglass Container or Fabric Valise
Insulating Heat Sealed Double Wall Canopy (oral inflation)
Heat Sealed Urethane Coated Nylon Buoyancy Chamber
Water Activated Exterior Locator Light
Sea Anchor (automatically deployed)
Painter/Static Line (length, 25 ft.)
Rectangular Ballast Pockets
Manual Topping Off Valve
Retro-Reflective Tape
Pressure Relief Valve
Raft Use Instructions
CO2 Inflation System
POD Righting Strap
Lifelines (inner)
Lifelines (outer)
Floating Knife
Utility Bag

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Manual Inflation Pump
Repair Clamps (2 ea.)
Waterproof Combination Strobe/Flashlight

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Abandon Ship Duffel Bag
Anodized Aluminum Deck Mounting Cradle
Inflatable Floor

 

[MakoMike]

Guys,
I just wanted t let you know that I'll probably start working on this next week. In the meantime, could all of you who are interested just give me an idication of what kind of raft you'd be most interested in? 1) rescue platform 2) inshore raft, 3) offshore raft 4) SOLAS raft.

 

[captnlp]

Viking

I posted regarding this topic before. I am very happy with my purchase. Ed Hoff has really great package deals. I purchased a 4 man offshore raft and my experience with this him and his company was excellent. His name is ED HOFF and his cell # is 917-567-4990

He deals is new and used (less than a year old) Viking rafts!

 

[Agawan]

MakoMike-

4 man offshore cannister w/ hydrostatic release is what I was interested in. Brands..........Viking, switlik and y reputable brand....see what you can find in a package deal.

dave

 

[MakoMike]

Capt.
I made a note of Ed's name and phone number the last time you or Squeri mentioned it. But thanks for reminding me. He's one of the sources I'll be checking with.

 

[max171]

life raft

im in the market too, so p.m me or e-mail me at [email protected]
this sounds like a great idea

Max

 

[613766]

MakoMike......

I would probably be most interested too.

I have limited space on a 23' C/C.

Would somebody possibly be able to direct me in what Type I should look into?

Thanks,

 

[Agawan]

Any Progress?

Mike -

Not rushing you......just getting this on the front page........maybe some more nibbles!

 

[MakoMike]

Agawan,
you're a mind reader I just printed the thread out earlier this afternoon and I'm going to start looking around very shortly. So far we have 7 guys who are interested, an other are welcomed. I'll report back as soon as I have something to report back on!

 

[cwjohnson]

mike
i might be interested, ive been looking at the switlik 4 offshore canister hydrostatic . let me know what you come up with, just replased my old epirb with the 406 cat 1 global

 

[613840]

Mike,
I am interested in an offshore raft. Let me know how the search and pricing go.
[email protected]
Hattie James