Packed in their containers all life rafts look the same, however you cannot always judge a book by its cover. By choosing a ZODIAC you will be opting for the experience and technical savior faire of one of the world’s leading life raft manufacturers both in the leisure and commercial fields. ZODIAC supplies its SOLAS* life rafts to the largest shipyards for use on commercial vessels, cruise ships, ferries and even military vessels.
Vacuum packed protection
More that 10 years ago ZODIAC came up with the idea of vacuum packing the
life raft in a partially evacuated plastic pocket. This keeps the life raft
at a constant level of humidity and protects it from damaging changing elements
of the environment and the corrosive, salty atmosphere. A long life expectancy
and increased protection of the vital safety equipment packed in the life
raft are direct benefits of this system.
Airtight compartments
On setting off the gas bottle the whole of the inflatable structure (buoyancy
tubes and canopy arch) is immediately inflated. The two buoyancy tubes are
totally independent of each other, ensuring that the life raft stays afloat
even if one of the tubes is punctured.
Thermobonding
This robotised hot assembly welding technique gives far superior seams compared
to the traditional hand gluing method still relied on by some manufacturers.
The seam becomes stronger than the materials it is joining and is extremely
airtight.
Stabilizing water ballast pockets
High volume, weighted water ballast pockets for immediate deployment give
stability when boarding and stabilize the life raft in high winds and heavy
seas.
Available in valise or cannister
All ZODIAC life rafts are available in either a valise or a cannister. Where
possible, a cannister is recommended to offer the best protection against
wear and tear and the elements. A cannister can be left on deck or mounted
in the stern of a yacht. A life raft in a valise should be protected from
the elements and care should be taken to keep it clear from sharp objects.
It will need to be stored in a location that permits it to be brought on deck
quickly and easily.
Cantainer or Valise Pack
|
TYPE
|
PERSONS |
VALISE
|
WGT. | CONTAINER | WGT. | |
| ZODIAC® COASTER LIFERAFT | ||||||
|
6
|
0.66x0.40x0.20m 2'2"x1'4"x8" |
25kg 55lbs |
0.71x0.41x0.23m 2'4"x1'4"x9" |
27kg 59lbs |
||
| ZODIAC® RACING LIFERAFT | ||||||
| MP4 |
4
|
0.70 x 0.45 x 0.26m 2'4" x 1'6" x 10" |
27kg/59lbs | 0.69 x 0.49 x 0.23m 2'2" x 1'6 1/2" x 9" |
29kg/64lbs | |
| MP6 |
6
|
0.70 x 0.47 x 0.29m 2'4" x 1'6 1/2" x 11 1/2" |
32kg/70lbs | 0.76 x 0.49 x 0.29m 2'6" x 1'7" x 11 1/2" |
34kg/75lbs | |
| MP8 |
8
|
0.78 x 0.48 x 0.29m 2'7" x 1'7" x 11 1/2" |
35kg/77lbs | 0.80 x 0.53 x 0.315m 2'8" x 1'9" x 1'00" |
37kg/81lbs | |
| MP10 |
10
|
0.78 x 0.48 x 0.29m 2'7" x 1'7" x 11 1/2" |
41kg/90lbs | 0.80 x 0.53 x 0.315m 2'8" x 1'9" x 1'00" |
46kg/101lbs | |
| ZODIAC® OPEN SEA LIFERAFT | ||||||
| MP6 |
6
|
0.78 x 0.48 x 0.29m 2'7" x 1'7" x 11 1/2 |
49kg 108lbs |
0.80 x 0.53 x 0.315m 2'8" x 1'9" x 1'00" |
50kg 110lbs |
|
| MP8 |
8
|
0.80 x 0.49 x 0.31m 2'8" x 1'7" x 1'00" |
60kg 132lbs |
0.90 x 0.52 x 0.33m 2'11" x 1'8" x 1'1" |
62kg 136lbs |
|
| MP10 |
10
|
0.92 x 0.52 x 0.34m 3' x 1'8" x 1'1" |
70kg 154lbs |
0.90 x 0.55 x 0.365m 2'11" x 1'10" x 1'2" |
72kg 158lbs |
|
| ZODIAC USCG approved LIFERAFT | ||||||
|
Raft Type & Size
|
Container Type
|
Length
|
Width
|
Height
|
Weight
|
|
|
4- A Pack
|
Flat
|
35
|
21
|
14
|
126
|
|
|
4- A Pack
|
Flat
|
35
|
21
|
14
|
102
|
|
|
6- A Pack
|
Flat
|
37
|
23
|
15
|
150
|
|
|
6- B Pack
|
Flat
|
37
|
23
|
15
|
114
|
|
|
8- A Pack
|
Flat
|
42
|
25
|
15
|
174
|
|
|
8- B Pack
|
Flat
|
37
|
23
|
15
|
133
|
|
|
10- A Pack
|
Flat
|
42
|
25
|
15
|
216
|
|
|
10- B Pack
|
Flat
|
42
|
25
|
15
|
150
|
|
|
12- A Pack
|
Flat
|
46
|
29
|
18
|
263
|
|
|
12- B Pack
|
Flat
|
46
|
29
|
15
|
207
|
|
|
16- A Pack
|
Flat
|
46
|
29
|
18
|
300
|
|
|
16- B Pack
|
Flat
|
46
|
29
|
15
|
207
|
|
|
6- A Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
21
|
150
|
|
|
6- B Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
21
|
114
|
|
|
8- A Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
21
|
174
|
|
|
8- A Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
21
|
133
|
|
|
10- A Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
23
|
216
|
|
|
10- B Pack
|
Round
|
45
|
22
|
21
|
150
|
|
|
12- A Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
26
|
24
|
263
|
|
|
12- B Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
24
|
23
|
207
|
|
|
16- A Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
26
|
24
|
300
|
|
|
16- B Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
24
|
23
|
207
|
|
|
20- A Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
31
|
30
|
337
|
|
|
20- B Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
26
|
24
|
229
|
|
|
25- A Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
31
|
30
|
392
|
|
|
25- B Pack
|
Round
|
50
|
26
|
24
|
258
|
|
|
50- A Pack
|
Round
|
61
|
38
|
37
|
825
|
|
|
50- B Pack
|
Round
|
61
|
34
|
33
|
750
|
|
| Zodiac's Coastal USCG | ||||||
|
4 Person
|
Flat
|
31
|
21
|
12
|
78
|
|
|
6 Person
|
Flat
|
31
|
21
|
12
|
80
|
|
|
8 Person
|
Flat
|
35
|
20
|
13
|
100
|
|
