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Valise is easier for storage but these are MANUALLY deployed. I don't know if they are USCG approved for comm fishing. If you are thinking about tuna fishing you need an approved raft. I suggest you go to LRSE and talk to them. They know all the regs and have something like 28 rafts to choose from and they know all the details of each one. Also they need to be serviced every year and it is pricey. Generally the first year they let you skip but after that it is every year.
calling on my boat...funny you say that.... I am looking at moving up..I have 3 boats on my visit list this fall and once I decide I am going to sell her. I think it is time to go bigger but I don't want to go too big as I want to be able to run her by myself and I want very good economy with decent speed and loooong range. (36'ers mostly)
Also if you want the inside track my buddy is selling his mirage (2004). (he bought a new 38' custom pilot house rig that is insane! and will be ready this spring) and as such his mirage will be going on the block shortly.(like a couple weeks) His is L O A D E D. I mean really loaded. I have done numerous canyon trips in his rig. Has a lot more hours than mine but is packed with quality gear. ( big furuno ff, simrad everything else, several sat tv's, very good electronics ,offshore proven. full safety gear. Can run to hydro and back for an overnighter @ 28 and troll for 2 full days and burn < 110 gal. I know he has over 250K+ into it and will prob be looking for about 1/2 that. If you want I will let you know when it is officially for sale.
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