Switlik Life Rafts
product of the highest manufacturing standards
EXPERIENCE -In an industry demanding perfection,
SWITLIK has excelled for over 45 YEARS. The
company has produced more types. of survival
equipment than any other manufacturer, including
inflatable rafts & life preservers as used by the
commercial airlines & the military forces around the
world. All employees are experienced, carefully selected
people, thoroughly trained and completely aware of the
tremendous responsibility of their work.
RESEARCH & DESIGN -Pioneers in development,
SWITLIK, through constant research, has lead the
industry, year after year, with the introduction of new
materials, better construction, vital improvements in
existing products, and completely new products of
superior and advanced design.
MATERIALS -All the materials used in SWITLIK
products from the synthetic fabrics down to the smallest
accessory items utilize the finest quality materials
available in the world.
TESTING -Before shipment, all SWITLIK products are
subjected to a series of exhaustive and rigid tests each
carefully planned to reveal any and all possible flaws.
SPECIFICATIONS
U. S. COAST GUARD APPROVED
LIFE RAFT DIMENSIONS
Packed Dimensions with
Approval
Full Emergency Pack
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Raft
Number
Fiber Glass Pack Container
Cradle Sizes
Inflated
Inflated
Inflated
4-man raft
160.051/13/0
18 in. dia. x 39 in.
20 in. W. x 13 in. L x 9 in. radius
6 ft. 2 in.
6 ft. 2 in.
3 ft. 9 in.
8-man raft
160.051/15/0
21 in. dia. x 44 in.
23 in. W. x 141/2 in. L x 101/2 in. radius
9 ft. 0 in.
7 ft. 43/4 in.
3 ft. 11 in.
10-man raft
160.051/16/0
24 in. dia. x 49 in.
26 in. W. x 16 in. L x 12 in. radius
10 ft. 6 in.
7 ft. 53/4 in.
4 ft. 0 in.
15-man raft
160.051/18/0
24 in. dia. x 54 in.
26 in. W. x 16 in. L x 12 in. radius
12 ft. 53/8 in.
8 ft. 85/8 in.
4 ft. 05/8 in.
20-man raft
160.051/19/0
24 in. dia. x 59 in.
26 in. W. x 16 in. L x 12 in. radius
15 ft. 0 in.
9 ft 0 in.
4 ft. 65/8 in.
25-man raft
160.051/20/0
26 in. dia. x 59 in.
28 in. W. x 17 in. L. x 13 in. radius
17 ft 31/2 in.
9 ft. 103/4 in.
4 ft. 71/2 in.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
1. Insulated canopy
2. Insulated inflatable floor
3. Painter
4. CO2 cylinder and head
5. Sea Anchor
6. Towing bridles
7. Righting strap
8. Life lines
9. Heaving line
10. Paddles (2)
11. Automatic locator light
12. Automatic interior light
13. Rain water storage bags
14. Deflating and bilge pump
15. Leak stoppers
16. Repair kit
17. Floating knife and sheath
18. Survival Manual
19. Safety plugs
20. Rainwater catchments
LIMITED SERVICE EQUIPMENT -
All Standard Equipment Plus
21. Flashlight
22. Spare flashlight bulbs (2)
23. Spare flashlight batteries (3)
24. Sponge (1)
25. Bailer (1)
26. Jacknife
27. Parachute distress signal (1)
28. Hand smoke flare (2)
29. Container for above
OCEAN SERVICE EQUIPMENT -
All Standard & Limited Equipment Plus
30. Graduated drinking vessel
31. Signal mirrors
32. First aid kit
33. 3 Cans of water per person
34. 1 lb. of ration per person
35. Additional bailer
36. Additional sponge
37. Additional parachute flare
38. Red hand flare (6) (SOLAS)
SOLAS EQUIPMENT -
All Standard, Limited. & Ocean Service
Equipment Plus
39. Additional jacknife (in raft over
12 persons)
40. Additional can opener
41. Signaling whistle
42. Fishing kit
43. Anti-seasick pills