Although most recreational boats are small runabouts used for fishing or water skiing in the bay. Anyone who ventures offshore or who operates in remote areas should be advised to invest in a inflatable life raft. If your vessel were to sink, either due to Mother Nature of mechanical problem a life rafts could save literally save your life. The first and major benefit is that most rafts are mounted with pressure released mounts. If the boat sinks the raft will automatically deploy. Entering a raft save mariners from hypothermia from. A body submerged in water losses heat 25 times faster than in air. The main benefit of a raft is to stay out of the water until you can be rescued. Paired with an EPIRB which also self deploys and transmit your position and emergency situation to the coast guard the raft becomes one of the most important features aboard any vessel. Life rafts come in two basic configurations offshore or inshore. Choose the one that fits your type of boating. The offshore units have double flotation rings, a double floor and are equipped with water, supplies, a paddle, mirror etc.

On this page you will find a variety of links for Life Raft manufacturers. Pick one, mount it properly so it will float free and activate if the vessel sinks and maintain it as with any other required safety equipment.