life raft reuseable?
 

Hi, I have German configured Sailboat that is equiped with a Walden SY/3 life raft canister that I deployed for inspection on dry land. After I pulled the activator, she immediately inflated as planned, and then sprong a leak after a few minutes. I'm glad I did, she was last inspected in 1995.
Other than the leak, it appeared to be in good shape. Anybody know how to cantact the manufacture to repack and repair, or does anyone know how I can salvage it without more replacement expense?

Thanks

life raft reuseable?
 

"EASI54" wrote in message
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Hi, I have German configured Sailboat that is equiped with a Walden SY/3
life raft canister that I deployed for inspection on dry land. After I
pulled the activator, she immediately inflated as planned, and then
sprong a leak after a few minutes. I'm glad I did, she was last
inspected in 1995.
Other than the leak, it appeared to be in good shape. Anybody know how
to cantact the manufacture to repack and repair, or does anyone know
how I can salvage it without more replacement expense?

Thanks




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EASI54

If in the USA there are certified life raft repackers. Contact the USCG for
one in your area.

life raft reuseable?
 

On Mon, 7 Aug 2006 00:00:41 +0100, EASI54
wrote:

I have German configured Sailboat that is equiped with a Walden SY/3
life raft canister that I deployed for inspection on dry land. After I
pulled the activator, she immediately inflated as planned, and then
sprong a leak after a few minutes.

It was overdue for inspection of course but auto inflating on dry land
is not a good idea in any case, too easy for over pressure to develop
when not in the water to cool it down.