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The RFD Transocean life raft meets both ISAF and Yachting Australia standards, being perfectly suited to Australian offshore racing conditions.

The RFD Transocean raft is a canister style raft designed to be deck mounted. There are 4 man, 6 man, 8 man, 10 man and 12 man models in the RFD Transocean raft range. This raft is one of the very few life rafts approved by an independent third party to meet Yachting Australia specifications.

As a life raft is used when a vessel has sunk or sinking is imminent, boaters need to be absolutely confident that their life raft is manufactured from the best materials and will perform under adverse conditions.

The RFD Transocean uses a 110Decitex PVC for the outer envelope as it offers extreme resistance to abrasion. The inner chamber is constructed from an exceptional polyurethane sheet which provides absolute water and air tightness. The material has an astonishing stretching capacity of 500%.

Under the most adverse conditions, the supplied floating anchor will provide more stability, with a generous area drogue and 30meters of line.

To aid in rescue, the RFD Transocean has a flouro orange tent with both retro reflective and radar reflecting stripes attached.

The arch tube automatically inflates, simultaneously with the tubes. An anti return valve guarantees sufficient buoyancy in the arch tube even in the unlikely event of a tube puncture. A lithium powered light is fitted to the top of the canopy, and after manual activation, the light can emit a beam for about 12 hours.

Finally, RFD has recognized that boarding a life raft from the ocean, often in a situation where crew may be exhausted or injured, can be exceptionally taxing. As an aid to boarding, the RFD Transocean has a unique boarding ramp, plus a rail inside the raft.

Designed for use in extreme conditions, the RFD Transocean has large capacity ballast pockets and a double insulating floor.

The RFD Transocean is one of the lightest rafts available for the racing market, and comes complete with a well stocked survival pack approved to YA specification.

RFD is a world leading supplier of marine safety products and inflatable watercraft marketed under a range of brand names. Some of these brands include, Plastimo boating equipment, ACR electronics and Comet pyrotechnics.

Beginning in 1920, RFD is primarily involved in the supply and service of marine, fire, life support and gas control equipment.

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For further information contact;

Mark Barker
Managing Director
RFD Pty. Ltd

Phone: +61 2 9330 7000
Fax: +61 2 9330 7098
Email: mark.barker@rfdaust.com.au
Web: www.rfd.com.au