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Originally Posted by Southern Star  Cheechako is correct - it is undoubtedly still (if not especially) wise in catamarans, just as in monohulls, to board a life raft only after the boat has submerged or broken up. I have installed four Wichard 12,500 lb. breaking strength ubolts with rubber boots on the inner topsides of my cat; in the unlikely event of a capsize, I intend to use these in order to fasten down the liferaft to the bottom of the bridgedeck as a sort of 'survival pod', as well as for attaching transverse jacklines. Only if the overturned bridgedeck submerges (or the boat breaks up) do I intend to separate and board the liferaft.
Brad |
Brad,
I like the concept and have thought of doing the same but I am concerned that unless there was a lot of elasticity in the attachment lines that wave motion might create large forces that could damage the raft at the attachment points. Maybe a long painter or bridle that would allow you to lie in the lee of your boat would be less stress on the liferaft?
Mike