Life Raft options on 330 Express

[Squid1962]

Has anyone mounted a life raft on the hardtop aft of the radar?

 

[everwhom]

I have a Revere 6-man Coastal Commander in valise down in the cabin. I decided against a hard top mount because I think it would be way too hard to reach in rough seas, and because the boat has positive floatation, there's no guarantee that the raft would auto-deploy (assuming you get the hydrostatic release).

I'm thinking of replacing my valise with a Viking canister raft mounted vertically on the port-side transom, IF it will fit there without interfering with the motors -- I haven't measured it out yet. That would be an ideal place for a raft because when you actually need it, you might be able to deploy it and then get into it!

 

[Squid1962]

Very helpful. Curious how it will work out for you. Keep us posted.

 

[grady33]

I keep my Revere 6 man under the area to the right of the fridge. Gets it out of the way but probably not the best place in an emergency.

 

[Squid1962]

Great idea!

 

[MA208]

Aft fish box for me on my 300. I’ll use the livewell for ice and fish when ground fishing.

 

[kirk a]

I went with a Viking valise 6 man also. No way to fit it anywhere that it is not in the way somewhat. Generally store it on the bench in cabin. The bag is ~40" long.