[PUP] Life Raft Recommendations

[Scott Bulger]

Tim asked:  I am interested in soliciting opinions on which makes/models are
recommended by group members.

SNIP SNIP  :)


The only thing I'd add is make sure you know where your going to put it.  I
sold my $3,000 Plastimo 6 man raft on Ebay for $800, because it wouldn't fit
on the boat in a location it could be safely launched.  I believe a hard
case on deck is the best place to store the raft, so if we ever extend our
cruising to include serious offshore multi thousand mile distances I'll
equip the boat with an externally mounted raft and hydrostatic releases.
Thanks!  Scott

PS, Service is another BIG issue.  Finding someplace that even knew anything
about a Plastimo raft was a challenge.  Remember, it has to be repacked
every few years, for a few hundred bucks each time.