benlui
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Anyone know of where in the South of Ireland, or indeed anywhere in Ireland that I can hire a life raft for my summer trip to France?
life raft hire
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ghostlymoron
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I would suggest buying one. They are only £500 and you may pay more than that to hire if you are delayed or 'storm bound'. That's the conclusion I came to when I did a trip from Dartmouth to Wales. I'd estimated 4 days but the total trip was 3 months! Not all at sea I hasten to add.
AIDY
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agree.. for what you can pick a raft up for these day ! as long as your not crossing oceans, buy one, and even sell it afterwards if you want. £450 eill see you a good seago or plastimo raft.... it will cost you C.£200 to hire one for any length of time plus you will need to put a deposit on it.
If you look on the Ron Hale Marine webpage you can see average hire prices.
If you look on the Ron Hale Marine webpage you can see average hire prices.
benlui
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Valid points guys thanks. Thig is, I already have a 20 year old Dunlop, and im not sure if its even worth getting serviced as its prety old, and the thought of it not working when needed is scary. Will 450 really buy a good one? As my thought is, not to scrimp on such an item. I had thought about buying a new one, however, I was looking at ones in excess of 800 which is a lot but very little if it saves your life!
AIDY
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Will 450 really buy a good one?
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Depends what sort of sailing you intend to do ! if you want to cross the atlantic and could be in it for day's I suggest it's not a wise purchase. However if your just coastal hopping across the channel and between port's it may well suit your needs. Main difference is spec / material's used / and extras that are packed
Will 450 really buy a good one?
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Depends what sort of sailing you intend to do ! if you want to cross the atlantic and could be in it for day's I suggest it's not a wise purchase. However if your just coastal hopping across the channel and between port's it may well suit your needs. Main difference is spec / material's used / and extras that are packed
pathfinder
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If you decide to hire ''ch marine'' do a wide range might have to book it a few weeks in advance.The also sell seago rafts thinking of buying one myself.In the past I've always hired one for a few weeks if going foreign.However on local coastal trips I have found myself quite a distance offshore, it would be reassuring to have a liferaft permanently onboard in the event of an emergency.
Tidewaiter2
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Have to agree, it's a comfort blanket, and vital in case of fire or sudden sinking, but in Northern European waters and higher, unless picked up quickly, survivors won't last more than a day or two before hypothermia and exhaustion take their toll.
Coupled with an EPIRB, well worth having though
All the long term lifeboat/raft survivals were in warmer climes and waters.
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Coupled with an EPIRB, well worth having though
All the long term lifeboat/raft survivals were in warmer climes and waters.
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PeterGibbs
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Buy one now with UK's VAT at a mouthwatering 15% and help dig our Mr Brown out of his DIY hole!!
It's the communitaire thing to do...!
PWG
It's the communitaire thing to do...!
PWG
samwise
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The old adage " You get what you pay for" applies here in spades. First I think you should gracefully retire your 20 year old Dunlop. Second, if you are buying, check out all the options and pay close attention to servicing requirements especially distribution of service points.
Current hire charges I have for a four person raft are £114 for two weeks,£140 fo a month £210 for eight weeks and £369 for a year. A six person is £159 for a month and £280 for three months, £415 the year.
If you are going to buy I would suggest you buy the best that you can afford and take advice from a supplier / service point. I can recommend Suffolk Sailing (01473 833010). ( No connection with them)
Also, get yourself on a sea survival course before you choose. You get to practice climbing into rafts, capsizing etc and after that should have a clear idea of your requirements.
Current hire charges I have for a four person raft are £114 for two weeks,£140 fo a month £210 for eight weeks and £369 for a year. A six person is £159 for a month and £280 for three months, £415 the year.
If you are going to buy I would suggest you buy the best that you can afford and take advice from a supplier / service point. I can recommend Suffolk Sailing (01473 833010). ( No connection with them)
Also, get yourself on a sea survival course before you choose. You get to practice climbing into rafts, capsizing etc and after that should have a clear idea of your requirements.
