Avon inflatables... has a long and distinguished history in the design and manufacture of liferafts, with more successful rescues to there credit than any other brand, including the longest liferaft survival in history - an amazing 117 days.
When you invest in an Avon liferaft, you invest in the finest quality and safety money can buy. The choice of an Avon Liferaft is now even better than ever!
12-years Guarantee
The Avon Ocean Range carries a 12-year Guarantee- a testimony to their outstanding fabric design, quality manufacture and rigorous testing.
Manufactured to the highest standards - Avon liferafts meet top international standards, including ORC, IOR, USYRU, CCA and AAA.
Avon liferafts can be inspected at over 300 Approved Service Stations around the world, More than most other liferaft manufactures.
After your purchase of a AVON liferaft your firsts inspection should be done within 2 years of date of manufacture, then annually (USA)
Check your local regulations concerning servicing requirements:

The buoyancy tubes are made of tough heavy-duty nylon, calendered with a specially formulated neoprene, for maximum air retention and resistance to weathering. Each of the two independent buoyancy tubes is capable of supporting the full complement the raft has been designed for, whilst retaining the full floor area. The standard inflatable double floor helps to retain body heat in cold waters.


Features include:

Inflation CO2 cylinder on the side of the buoyancy tube + 39' painter/firing lanyard and securing patch for painter line
New boarding system: weighted boarding ladder + webbing bridle inside to ease entry into raft
Bright red high visibility self-erecting canopy with retro reflective tapes
Outside lifelines
Automatically activated lighting: inside and on canopy arch, with battery-save feature
Entrance flap with tie taps and touch and close fastening
Ventilation chute/observation port and rainwater collection
Inside bracing lines
New large weighted stabilizing pockets
Upper and lower independent Neoprene/Nylon buoyancy tube
Rescue quoit and line
Standard inflatable double floor for heat retention

YM(E) Pack

1 Safety knife - to cut painter
1 First aid pack
Drinking water - 1 pint (0.5 litre) per person
1 Signaling torch (flashlight)
2 Spare batteries and bulb
2 Paddles
2 Parachute flares
3 Hand flares
1 Sun signaling mirror
1 Distress signal table
1 Bailer
2 Sponges
1 Sea anchor - 100' (30 m) line
1 Rescue quoit on 100' (30 m) line
1 Bellows
1 Repair kit incl. leak stoppers for rapid repairs
6 Anti-sea sickness pills per person
1 Whistle
1 Fishing kit
Advice on immediate emergency procedures


LIFE SAVING DESIGN FEATURES
Proven CO2 firing mechanism.
Inflation sequence starts within 10 seconds.
Buoyancy of 3.4 cu. ft. and floor area of 4 sq. ft. per person conform to IMO SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) requirements.
Self-erecting canopies on all models, for immediate protection.
Ballast system operates within 30 seconds, and is fully effective after 60 seconds.
Sea anchors are conical and based on British DoT recommendations.
Observation/ventilation port and rain water collector.
Auto-switch activated dry cell light system. Battery save feature.
Pressure relief/topping up valves.
Choice of canister or valise, incorporating easy carry handles.
Space saving edge-on stowage for canisters

 

AVON OCEAN
Avon's unique ballance system used on Ocean or Coastline rafts has a very positive effect on stability. It allows airflow beneath the raft, reducing the risk of capsizing, and provides a smooter, more comfortable ride
YM(E) Pack
VACUUM SEALED - All Avon Ocean Liferafts are now vacuum sealed in a special plastic envelope, before being packed in a valise or canister.
VALISE - Manufactured from waterproof material with special lacing that breaks when the CO2 cylinder is fired.
CANISTER - Tough, fiberglass, waterproof canister for deck mounting. Stainless steel straps break open when the CO2 cylinder is fired.
Stainless steel cradle for mounting the Avon canister.
Liferaft
Persons
Dimensions
Weight
Offshore 4-Valise
4
27.5"x14"x12"
66
Offshore 4-Canister
4
29"x19.5"x12"
79
Offshore 6-Canister
6
29"x15.5"x12"
86
Offshore 6-Canister
6
31"x24"x11.5"
101
Offshore 8-Valise
8
31.5"x17"x12"
104
Offshore 8-Canister
8
31"x24"x13.5"
121
COAST LINE MODEL
Designed for use close to the shore, the emergency pack still complies with the standards required by the Offshore Racing Committee and the Royal Ocean Racing Club
RORC Pack

1 Safety knife - to cut painter
1 Signalling torch
2 Paddles
3 Hand flares
1 Distress signal table
1 Bailer
2 Sponges
1 Sea anchor - 100' (30 m) line
1 Rescue quoit on 100' (30 m) line
1 Bellows
1 Repair kit
6 Anti-sea sickness pills per person
Advice on immediate emergency procedures

RORC Pack
6 Person
WeightValise56lbs--26kg
 Container70lbs--32kg
LengthValise26"----66cm
 Container29"----73cm
WidthValise12"----31cm
 Container 19.5"--49cm
HeightValise15"----38cm
 Container12"----31cm