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Mr. Sandman · 03-09-2013, 07:49 AM

I think my complaint is really more of a question. Yeah I don't like shelling out upwards of a grand every year on a raft inspection but my real point is how come they can't extend the inspection to 3 years. Some rafts are now vacuumed packed and they go for a 3 year inspection instead of the non-vacuumed packed rafts that require every year. These vacuumed packed rafts do not seem to be approved for comm fishing. (at least I can not find one).
What do you think the reason behind that is? I thought it was the SOLAS packs but you can get both A&B in the vacuumed packed ones now... but still no comm rating. I would think vacuumed packing would be a good thing for all rafts as they would stay pristine condition.

03-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#9
Mr. Sandman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 7,649	I think my complaint is really more of a question. Yeah I don't like shelling out upwards of a grand every year on a raft inspection but my real point is how come they can't extend the inspection to 3 years. Some rafts are now vacuumed packed and they go for a 3 year inspection instead of the non-vacuumed packed rafts that require every year. These vacuumed packed rafts do not seem to be approved for comm fishing. (at least I can not find one). What do you think the reason behind that is? I thought it was the SOLAS packs but you can get both A&B in the vacuumed packed ones now... but still no comm rating. I would think vacuumed packing would be a good thing for all rafts as they would stay pristine condition. Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 03-09-2013 at 11:22 AM..