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Life raft
Life rafts on yachts: stowage, service dates, and FairHelm survey reading of containers, painters, and honest offshore readiness claims.
ما هذا
A life raft is a packed inflatable survival craft designed for abandon-ship use, usually in a canister or valise, with buoyancy tubes, canopy, and a survival pack sized to a stated capacity.
Anchor
Coastal Baltic boats may carry valise rafts; offshore passages need clearer launch access. FairHelm checks mounting, hydrostatic or manual release, painter lead, and whether the service date is current.
FairHelm judgment
FairHelm judgment: an out-of-date raft is not "almost fine". Service windows and a clear throw path beat a larger capacity number buried under cockpit lockers. Ask where it lives and how two people launch it in a hurry.
Limits
We do not invent legal carriage rules per flag here. Category, area of operation, and charter rules vary. Confirm with your surveyor and insurer for that voyage.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Q: Is a life raft required on every yacht?
A: Depends on flag, area, and use. FairHelm treats it as essential for serious offshore plans even when coastal rules are softer.
Q: Valise or canister?
A: Valise is lighter and cabin-stowed; canister is deck-mounted and often easier to launch. Access beats fashion.
Q: Can I service a raft myself?
A: No. Pack and inflate checks belong to an authorised station on the maker schedule.