Solas B Life-raft Hire

[Ceejay]

For 9 seasons now, I've owned an Ocean Safety Solas B life-raft, the servicing of which seems to be a licence to print money, especially since the life span of the enclosed Cat C first aid kit has reduced service intervals by six months from the original 3 years.

Can't say that I've had great service from Ocean Safety either, as on one occasion my life-raft went missing for several months when sent for servicing, and at other times they've been exceptionally slow, leaving me wondering if it was going to be returned in time for the start of the season.

Now looking at hiring a 6 man Solas B life-raft, and disposing of the old one.
Any recommendations for a company offering this would be appreciated.
CJ

 

[savageseadog]

We always use Norwest Marine in Liverpool

http://norwestmarine.co.uk/

 

[Daydream believer]

Now looking at hiring a 6 man Solas B life-raft, and disposing of the old one.
Any recommendations for a company offering this would be appreciated.
CJ

Premium Liferafts in Burnham on Crouch
Also do servicing of Ocean Liferafts so may be worth making inquiries before dumping the existing one
Friendly, helpful.

 

[matthewriches]

Suffolk Marine Safety does short or long term hire.

 

[Gwylan]

http://www.adecmarine.co.uk/

We have used ADEC for several seasons, very convenient and economic. Easy to deal with - well that was our expereince. They are based in Croydon, that might be a bit far for you to pick up

Expect to use them for the coming season.

 

[Ceejay]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll fire off a few enquiries and see where it goes from there.
I would probably use a carrier to deliver and collect, so finding a company local to me is not a requirement.
CJ

 

[ex-Gladys]

I've used Premium Liferafts before, quite reasonable, and depots all over the place...

Head office, Burnham on Crouch
Chichester
Eastbourne
Falmouth
Glasgow
Gillingham
Hamble
Hartlepool
Kyle of Lochalsh
Levington
Lymington
Morpeth
Neyland
Oban
Plymouth
Poole
Scarborough
Walton-on the-Naze
West Mersea
Weymouth
Whitby
Isle of Man
Northern Ireland
Sweden