I know from another thread you are planning to carry an inflated dinghy on your swim step. My opinion is that is adequate as an emergency raft for coastal cruising. Spend your money on electronics to call for help. An Epirb in a float free bracket and a PLB in a ditch bag with plenty of flares or one of the new electric flares, or both. I'd also have a hand held vhf in the bag and keep your cell phone in a waterproof case. A zip lock bag works well for this.
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Parks Masterson
Retired from Hopkins-Carter Marine Supply
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