Picked up a 30 man switlik liferaft this weekend at a garage sale.

It's 110 pounds in the soft case. Last inspection was 85.

Its been well taken care of, and shows no wear at all. It was a govt
issue that came off an aircraft. Do you think it can be re-certified ,
or is it just to old?

It loaded with all types neat stuff so I may just pop it off here.

It would also be great as a last resort to stop a sinking boat. Just
toss it in the galley and pop it off. It gotta be huge.

Joe

joe, inflatable rubber saucers (what were long ago erroreously referred to as
"lift rafts") more safe the smaller they are for the number of people onboard.
In other words, a two man raft with two people onboard is safer (or less
dangerous, take your pick) than a four man raft with 2 people onboard. A
lightly loaded raft flips over more easily in any kind of wind.

Picked up a 30 man switlik liferaft this weekend at a garage sale.

It's 110 pounds in the soft case. Last inspection was 85.

Its been well taken care of, and shows no wear at all. It was a govt
issue that came off an aircraft. Do you think it can be re-certified ,
or is it just to old?

It loaded with all types neat stuff so I may just pop it off here.

It would also be great as a last resort to stop a sinking boat. Just
toss it in the galley and pop it off. It gotta be huge.

Joe

Joe wrote:
Picked up a 30 man switlik liferaft this weekend at a garage sale.

It's 110 pounds in the soft case. Last inspection was 85.

Its been well taken care of, and shows no wear at all. It was a govt
issue that came off an aircraft. Do you think it can be re-certified ,
or is it just to old?

I don't know if an aviation liferaft can be certified for marine use.
And it may not meet current standards. In any event if you plan to use
it, then it should be unpacked, inflated, inspected, and repacked. you
can do this yourself if you're the type to study how first and do a
meticulous job. It's like packing your own parachute.




It loaded with all types neat stuff so I may just pop it off here.

It would also be great as a last resort to stop a sinking boat. Just
toss it in the galley and pop it off. It gotta be huge.

I doubt it would keep Red Cloud afloat. Huge or not, it's displacement
would have to exceed the vessel's. Not likely IMHO.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Joe,

They will charge you nearly the cost of a new one to
recertify it.

If you want to use, it test it yourself, repackage it,
and load in new supplies--all yourself.

It may not stop a sinking ship, but it might keep it
afloat longer.

Joe wrote

Picked up a 30 man switlik liferaft this weekend at a garage sale.

Its been well taken care of, and shows no wear at all. It was a govt
issue that came off an aircraft. Do you think it can be re-certified ,
or is it just to old?

It would also be great as a last resort to stop a sinking boat. Just
toss it in the galley and pop it off. It gotta be huge.

Repacking the things after you pop them is a real pain....Experience
speaking....

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