Life Raft Placement

[southernstar]

Presently have 08 Grady Express. Wanted to mount a life raft canister somewhere. Currently carry one in the cabin. Grady has indicated that the hardtop might crack if mounted there. Any help much appreciated.

 

[Boat Hound]

I would guess that only leaves the bow? Certainly plenty of room up there.

 

[southernstar]

Actually it is very tight up there. I may be able to fit it between the hatches. thanks,

 

[grady33]

We have a valise and just got it inspected in the Spring. They now vacum pack them so the inspection is good for 3 years. Said they couldn't due for if mounted in a case and would need to be inspected every year. I also like being able to take mine off the boat and also when fishing inshore.

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

I also have the six man valise type. What i like is that i take it to the boat only when i go offshore, but the most important is that keeps thieves away from my boat.
FWIW, when i had the 306 Bimini and then the 330 express i was told by Grady NOT to mount it on the hard top.

 

[southernstar]

I agree the valise is a good setup. When heading out in the winter for tuna, I thought that it would be nice in a canister so that if we ever had a bad event , it would deploy automatically. Never know what is going to happen offshore and the thought of trying to get to the valise in certain situations might be difficult. I noticed in the recent anchorline a fellow Alex Barth had one mounted on the hardtop. I have heard they recommend not putting it there, but I guess you could modify the top some. I think for the present I will go with the valise till I come up with a better solution. I recently called around to repack my raft and the cost was so much , I think I will buy a new one. Appreciate the help.

 

[georgemjr]

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