MichaelB1969
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2016
- Messages
- 679
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Speedy Charlotte
- Vessel Make
- Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Hi all, my next to do item is to purchase and install a life raft in a hard canister. I'm going with the Viking RescYou coastal life raft. They sell a cradle for it. On my boat I have a dedicated area for it on the bridge just behind the stairway. See photo. This area has four D-shaped rings attached. Can anyone tell me how the cradle typically attaches to the D-rings? Or do I ditch the D-rings and just screw it in? The animated video from Viking shows bolts going straight through to the other side of the fiberglass with washers and nuts. Can't imagine this being ideal as on my boat you'd see the bolts on the underside of the overhang that covers the cockpit.
Also, do you recommend the hydrostatic release?
Lastly, I assume this is a pretty straightforward DIY project, but if there are any complexities I'm not thinking about, please do tell.
Thanks!
Mike
Also, do you recommend the hydrostatic release?
Lastly, I assume this is a pretty straightforward DIY project, but if there are any complexities I'm not thinking about, please do tell.
Thanks!
Mike