Life Raft FAQs

How often do I need to service my life raft?

• Most life rafts need to be serviced annually. There should be a placard or label on your raft listing the month and year it needs to be serviced.

What kind of rafts do you service?

• The odds are we can take care of your raft, no matter what brand or type it is. Give us a call and we'll gladly let you know!

What is your service turn-around time?

• It depends on the brand of your life raft, but typically we guarantee a week or less!

How do I know if I need a life raft?

• If your vessel travels more than 3 miles offshore, you are required to have a life raft aboard.

• Give Shawn a call and he'll let you know which raft works best for you!

what is my Raft Size/Capacity?

• This should be easily found on the raft's placards.

  • Example: "4 PERSON" indicates 4-man capacity, "6 PERSON" indicates 6-man, etc.

do you rent life rafts?

• Need a life raft for a couple weeks? Give us a call or stop by our facility and we will be happy to set you up with a life raft rental.

how can i find the raft brand or manufacturer?

• This can be identified by brand name stickers on the raft. Check out those logo graphics below for reference.

HOW DO I SET UP MY HYDROSTATIC RELEASE?

• Click here for a detailed diagram.

• This is crucial to proper raft function. Please do not hesitate to call us - one of our technicians can walk you through the process.

• Please note that your EPIRB's hydrostatic release will not be set up this way. Refer to our EPIRB FAQ for more information.

For additional questions about Life Rafts, give us a call!