Zodiac liferafts are structurally state of the art in terms of security and materials, and comply with the requirements of the ISO 9650 international lifeboat design standards.
The Open Sea ISO 9650 rafts are produced with equipment for less than or more than 24 hours. In order to meet the needs of your sailing programme (long distances, trips, etc.), the under-24 hours version can be transformed with the greatest of ease into the over-24 hours version with the addition of a grab bag. Buoyant and watertight, it contains the supplementary equipment necessary when you have to wait longer to be rescued, and is equipped with an attachment system for increased safety.
The Open Sea ISO 9650 is available in 4 models, accomodating 4 to 10 people, and are packed in a container or a valise. Our 4 models are:
Compact and lightweight, the Coaster ISO 9650 belong to the Type 2* category, ie they are suitable for coastal sailing, in moderate sea conditions. They are designed to inflate correctly at an ambient temperature of between 0° and 65°C.
*The ISO 9650 standard is intended to improve and harmonise design standards for Liferafts. It distinguishes 2 categories of rafts: “Type 1” for ocean navigation and “Type 2” for coastal navigation (the ISO 9650 standard does not impose any limit between coastal and open sea sailing).