Economics of liferafts

[Plum]

It has been suggested that if you have a large raft in comparison to the number of people eg 3 - 4 people in an 8 person raft - that it it is easier for it to capsize.

So what size liferaft should a single hander have?

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[Kelpie]

It has been suggested that if you have a large raft in comparison to the number of people eg 3 - 4 people in an 8 person raft - that it it is easier for it to capsize.

Also more risk of being thrown around inside, and harder to maintain warmth.