Introducing Our NEW Search and Rescue Life Raft. The introduction of the Mark-II version of our search and rescue life raft continues the Switlik tradition of providing the most advanced designs available anywhere to recreational yachtsmen. The SAR-6-MKII is the marine version of the air-droppable life raft (Model LRU-20) we design for the United States coast guard's helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
It combines three major features from our earlier designs:
- The convertible canopy of our coastal-MKI life raft.
- The Toroidal stability device ( TSD ) off our original search and rescue-MKI life raft.
- The twin-tube boat-shaped hul l o f our USCG approved SOLAS-6-MKI life raft.
... into what is absolutely the world's best blue water-offshore life raft.
We build the sar-6-MKII using 16-oz./sq.yd. Nylon fabric coated inside and out with puncture and abraslon resistant Urethane.Any surviva l o r other life raft equipment that can be Coast Guard approved, is. It is constructed with the same pride and to the same high quality control standards as all SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY life-saving equipment.
STANDARD FEATURES
- Toroidal Stability Device ( TSD ) Ballast System
- Twin Heavy Duty (840 denier) Nylon Buoyancy Tubes Coated on Both Sides with Abrasion Resistant Urethane
- Over-Lapped Seams Taped Inside and Out
- Raft Use Instructions Silk Screened on Buoyancy Tubes
- High Visibility Fluorescent Orange Canopy with Opaque Blue Inner Coating
- Two 4 feet Wide Canopy Doors and Convertible Canopy Top with Heavy Duty Marine Grade Zippers
- Storm Flaps with 2" wide Velcro Closures over Canopy Zippers
- Twin Independent Canopy Support Arch Tubes
- 3 square feet of SOLAS Grade Retro-Reflective Tape on Life Raft Bottom
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) / Nitrogen (N2) Inflation System ( Operating Range of -22 degrees F to pluse 150 degrees F.)
- 30 feet of 2000lb. Test Inflation/ Mooring Lanyard
- USCG Approved Life Raft Interior Light with On/ Off Switch
- USCG Approved Life Raft Exterior Locator Light with On/Off Switch
- Gel-Coated Hand-Laid Fiberglass Container or Abrasion Resistant Urethane Coated Cordura Soft Valise
- Auto Deployed Military Specification Sea Anchor with 50 feet of 1,000 pound test Rode
- Heaving Ringe and 100 feet of Floating Retrieval Line
- Life Raft Righting Strap
- High Proof-Test Attachment Points
- Rigid Boarding Step
- Boarding Ladder
- Boarding Hand-Holds
- 6ea. Over-Pressure Relief Valves
- 4ea. Manual Topping-Off Valves
- Rain Water Catcher
- Floating Life Raft Safety Knife
- Interior Grasp Lines
- Exterior Life Lines
OPTIONAL FEATURES
- Marine Grade (6463-T55) Anodized Aluminum Deck Mounting Cradle for Hard Container
- USCG Approved Hydrostatic Release
- Independent "Drop-Stitch" Inflatable Floor
- Independent Heat Sealed Inflatable Floor
- SWITLIK Abandon Ship Outlet Bag
- ACR "Mini-B" EPIRB
- Recovery Engineering "06" Water Maker
RAFT EQUIPMENT
- Raft Repair Clamp Kit (1sm 1 med. & 1 lg.) 3ea.
- Hand Inflation Pump with 5" Extension 1ea.
- Pressure Relief Valve Plugs 6ea.
- Spare Military Specification Sea Anchor (w/50' Rode) 1ea.
- Bailing Bucket 1ea.
- Sponges 2ea.
- Paddles 2ea.
- Water Proof Equipment Bag (Large) 1ea.
- Equipment Bag (Small) 1ea.
SURVIVAL
- Survival Manual 1ea.
- Immediate Action Placard Hanging from Arch Tube 1ea.
- USCG Approved folding Utility Knife 1ea.
- USCG Approved First Aid Kit 1ea.
- USCG Approved Fishing Kit 1ea.
- USCG Approved Food Rations 60,000kJ.
- USCG Approved Drinking Water 66oz.
- Water Bag 3ea.
- Drinking Cup 1ea.
- Compass (Lensatic, Liquid Filled-#468) 1ea.
- Sea Sickness Tablets 36ea.
- SPF 25 Waterproof Sun Screen 4oz.
- Can Opener 1ea.
SIGNALING
- USCG Approved/ SOLAS Parachute Flares 2
- USCG Approved/SOLAS Hand-Held Flares 3
- USCG Approved Signal Mirror 1
- USCG Approved Flash Light 1
- Spare Batteries 2
- Spare Bulb 1
- Dye Marker (Military Specification /Mil-S-17980) 1
- Whistle 1
MODEL NUMBERS
SAR-6H-TSD-MKII...Search and Rescue, 6 Person Capacity Life Raft, in Hard Figerglass Container, with Torodial Stability Device (TSD).
SAR-6S-TSD-MKII...Search and Rescue, 6 Person Capacity Life Raft, in Soft Fabric Valise, with Torodial Stability Device (TSD).
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Capacity |
6 Person |
Overload Capacity |
9 Person |
Weight - Hard Container* |
135 135 lbs. |
Shipping Weight*> |
164 lbs. |
Weight - Soft Valise* |
116 lbs. |
Shipping Weight*>> |
131 lbs. |
Hard Container Dimensions** |
36.50 in. L x 24.00 in. W x 13.50 in. H |
Shipping Container Dimensions |
38.25 in. L x 27.50 in. W x 19.75 in. H |
Soft Valise Dimensions*** |
36.00 in. L x 24.00 in. W x 14.50 in. H |
Shipping Container Dimensions |
38.25 in. L x 27.50 in. W x 19.75 in. H |
Buoyancy Tube Diameter |
10.25 in. |
Freeboard |
20.50 in. |
Raft Inflated Dimensions |
99.00 in. L x 69.00 in. W x 48.50 in. H |
Floor Area (total) |
24.50 ft.² |
Floor Area (per person) |
4.00 ft.² |
Total Buoycany in Fresh Water |
1,500 lbs. |
Per Person |
250 lbs. |
Total Buoyancy in Salt Water |
1,540 lbs. |
Per Person |
257 lbs. |
Operating Pressure |
2 p.s.i. |
Operating Temperature Range |
-22°F to +150°F |
Life Raft Hard Container Material |
Gel Coated Hand-Laid Fiberglass |
Life Raft Soft Valise Material |
1,000 denier Cordura™ |
Aluminum Cradle Material |
Anodized AL-6463-T55 |
Buoycancy Chamber Material |
USCG Approved 16 oz./sq. yd.
Urethane Coated Nylon Base Cloth
(Exceeds MIL-C-17415-16AA) |
Inflation System |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) & Nitrogen (N2) Gaas Mixture |
NOTE:
* Weight may vary depending upon options
*> Weight includes Cradle, Hydrostatic Release, and Inflatable Floor.
*>> Weight includes Inflatable Floor.
** Optional Cradle will extend the overall installed height and width dimensions of the Hard Container by approximately two inches.
***Soft Valise dimensions may vary from those indicated depending upon options
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