Switlik Life Raft - 6 man

[Seaker]

Switlick MD2 Valise ^ man raft. Produced in 06. Purchased from LSRE in RI and current list is $5,195.00 It weighs 84 pounds. Here's the spec's


Designed for offshore use, the MD-2 is Switlik's most popular life raft. Its inflation system, buoyancy chamber material, seam construction, and ballast system, are all identical to those in Switlik's USCG/SOLAS approved life rafts.
A rigid boarding step at the primary entrance, in addition to boarding ladders at both entrances, facilitates climbing up and into the raft from the water. Twin "Gull-Wing" doors make it easier to jump into the raft from higher freeboard vessels and the large triangular openings provide excellent ventilation with 360o lookout capability.

Extra large reinforced ballast pockets exceed the USCG/SOLAS volume requirements. Internal weights help them fill rapidly.

The MD-2 life raft meets current US Sailing ORC Regulations for Category 1 and 2 events. US Sailing recommends that life rafts be equipped with insulated floors for events that take place in waters of less than 68o F, (20oC).


STANDARD FEATURES:
TWO 4' TRIANGULAR CANOPY OPENINGS WITH HEAVY DUTY MARINE GRADE ZIPPERS
TOUGH, 16 oz. sq./yd., URETHANE COATED NYLON BUOYANCY CHAMBER FABRIC
HIGH VISIBILITY FLORESCENT ORANGE CANOPY WITH BLUE INNER COATING
ABRASION RESISTANT URETHANE COATED NYLON RAFT VALISE
WATER ACTIVATED BOARDING STATION LOCATOR LIGHT
AUTO-DEPLOYED MILITARY SPECIFICATION SEA ANCHOR
ABANDON SHIP BAG FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (MD-2)
LARGE VOLUME RECTANGULAR BALLAST POCKETS
30' - 2000 LB. TEST MOORING/INFLATION LANYARD
HEAVING RING AND FLOATING RETRIEVAL LINE
DOUBLE TAPED BUOYANCY CHAMBER SEAMS
MILITARY SPECIFICATION INFLATION SYSTEM
SOLAS GRADE RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE
HIGH PROOF TEST ATTACHMENT POINTS
DOUBLE WIDTH BOARDING LADDER
2 OVER-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
2 MANUAL TOPPING OFF VALVES
RAIN WATER CATCHER (MD-2)
HIGH HEADROOM ARCH TUBE
LIFE RAFT RIGHTING STRAP
FLOATING SAFETY KNIFE
INTERIOR GRASP LINES
EXTERIOR LIFE LINES
BOARDING HANDLES


Raft Equipment
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PLUGS 2
DRINKING WATER (OUNCES) 96
RAFT REPAIR KIT (CLAMPS) 3
SOLAS HAND-HELD FLARES 3
SEASICKNESS TABLETS 36
HAND INFLATION PUMP 1
PARACHUTE FLARES 2
SPARE BATTERIES 3
SIGNAL MIRROR 1
FLASH LIGHT 1
FIRST AID KIT 1
SPONGE/S 2
PADDLES 2
WHISTLE 1
BAILER 1

Size
Dimensions
W x L x H (Basic Pack)
Weight
6 Person Valise 34"x19"x16"
75 lbs
Ship Weight 87 lbs
6 Person Canister 31"x21"x14"
94 lbs
Ship Weight
114 lbs

Always stored indoors and brought inside all winter.

Asking $3,500.00 delivered within 100 miles of Buzzards Bay

Thanks

[Dads Dream]

BUMP TTT

Great bargain for someone here- raft would be perfect for a wide range of boats

[idigitu88]

How much is the repack?

[Dads Dream]

How much is the repack?

Vin must be sleeping...it's after 9pm...LOL

I remember a bunch of threads last spring (March/April 2008) where guys were chiming in about repack costs~

Can't remember but think it's like 500-900 bucks for a raft that size with all the extras

[JD5652]

Can't remember but think it's like 500-900 bucks for a raft that size with all the extras

That's right in the range with the $900 being if you need to replace a lot of the contents (water, food, etc.) AND a hydrostatic test of the bottle. Most rafts are on a 3-year inspection cycle unless you're commercial which the regs require a repack every year.