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Life Rafts - Switlik, Winslow, & Crewsaver; IBA Damage Control - plugs, patches, cutters and more... Sundry Items - reflective tape, lights, knives & containers ...
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life raftAn inflatable rubber raft or boat used in emergencies when abandoning ship. It may be stowed on deck in a large plastic container called a canister or below in a portable, fabric one called a suitcase or valise. liferails ...
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The next series of questions are called "amplifying information": boat description; any medical emergencies onboard; "on-scene weather"; what emergency supplies are on board; is there: a life raft, EPIRP, flares, lifejackets, food and water.
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I like the life raft locker on the aft deck, it is accessible in a hurry and keeps the raft out of the weather. There is also a convenient wet locker on the aft deck, just in case you are really thirsty after your afternoon swim.
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If you venture into rough seas or cold water, you should have a life raft that is capable of offering you and your crew complete protection from the water, not just a way to hang on until help comes.
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If you need to abandon ship, do so only when you can step up to the life raft. If possible stay with the floating boat. It is a much larger target for rescue crew to find than either a person in the water or life raft.
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Man Overboard Rig - Flotation device and/or life raft, spotting pole, signaling equipment Marlin Spike - Pointed tool used for prying tight knots apart ...
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See also: Boat, Raft, Hull, Light, Lines
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