Survival racks

Adapt your liferaft to your sailing style

There are two types of ISO liferaft for boats: inshore and offshore

• Inshore liferaft: in the "semi-offshore" category for sailing up to 60 miles from a shelter. Inshore liferafts are designed for moderate sailing conditions, with a capacity of 4 to 8 people.

• Offshore rafts: designed and mandatory for sailing beyond 60 miles from a shelter. These liferafts are designed for long voyages where significant sailing conditions may be encountered (strong winds and heavy swells). They can carry from 4 to 12 people, depending on the model.

Construction and equipment

All life rafts are designed to withstand emergency situations. They have excellent buoyancy, but also excellent visibility, so they can be spotted quickly by rescue services.

Depending on the model of ISO-compliant liferaft, you'll find a range of equipment (survival gear).

These are generally divided into two categories:

• Light: for an estimated rescue wait of less than 24 hours

• Full equipment pack: for waiting more than 24 hours for rescue (including food and water supplies, SOLAS suit, electric flashlights)

Storage to suit your needs

You havetwo options for storing your liferaft on board your vessel. Depending on the size and configuration of your boat, you can choose to store it in a bag or a container.

• Bagged: the liferaft is easier to store on smaller boats
• Containerized: the raft is better protected from the elements. It's also easier to transport and launch.

There are a multitude of accessories available to effectively stow your liferaft on your boat, such as stainless steel racks to place on the deck or balcony.

In any case, never place your liferaft on the bottom of the boat. It must be easy to access so that it can be deployed as quickly as possible in an emergency.

If you have any questions about the stock of a coastal liferaft, its characteristics, the price, or the number of miles of shelter that is tolerated for each model of liferaft, don't hesitate to contact our teams.