seaGO ISO 9650 1 TYPE 2 Sea Cruiser Plus Life Rafts User Manual

: June 2, 2024
: seago

Table of Contents

seaGO ISO 9650 1 TYPE 2 Sea Cruiser Plus Life Rafts
LIFERAFT LAYOUT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
Serving schedule
Boarding the liferaft
Specification
Service schedule and record
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seaGO ISO 9650 1 TYPE 2 Sea Cruiser Plus Life Rafts

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PRODUCT

OWNERS OPERATING HANDBOOK & SERVICE LOG

Model Sea Cruiser-Pus ISO 9650-1 TYPE 2
Survival pack: ISO 9650-1 TYPE 2
Capacity options: 4,6,8,10 person
Specification: Canister / Valise

First steps

Scan your QR code to register your liferaft. Alternatively visit: seagoyachting.co.uk/register
Affix service due date using stickers provided (1st service due 3 years from the purchase date)
Familiarise yourself with the liferaft before stowing.
Read the owner manual and operating handbook

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LIFERAFT LAYOUT

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

Thank you for choosing a SEAGO liferaft- it is important that you familiarise yourself with these instructions in order to ensure correct deployment and maximum safety in the event of abandoned ship becoming necessary.
You must register your liferaft with Seago to activate the 18-year warranty.
Register at: www.seagoyachting.co.uk/register
You must strictly follow the 3-year servicing intervals as specified by Seago Yachting.
Note : if you are sailing outside of UK-controlled waters you should check with the relevant authorities to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
It is possible that more frequent servicing is required by some countries and authorities.
The manufacturer’s (Seago yachting) requirements for servicing do not override the need for compliance with local laws and regulations outside of UK waters.

Important
This liferaft must be serviced and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to follow the user instructions may result in serious injury or failure of the equipment to operate correctly. Failure to have your liferaft serviced at an approved Seago service station and at the correct service intervals may result in failure of the equipment to operate correctly and will invalidate your warranty.

Serving schedule

From Date of purchase (at new)

1st service after year 3 (validity 3 years)
2nd service after year 6 (validity 3 years)
3rd service after year 9 (validity 3 years)
4th service after year 12 (validity 1 year)
5th service after year 13 (validity 1 year)
6th service after year 14 (validity 1 year)
7th service after year 15 (validity 1 year)
8th service after year 16 (validity 1 year)
9th service after year 17 (validity 1 year)

At the end of year 17 the raft must be decommissioned and taken out of service. NO EXCEPTIONS

Installation on Board

If you have any doubts as to the correct fitting or stowage of this liferaft you should seek professional advice or installation from a qualified person.
Note : Incorrect installation may result in a critical failure of the liferaft to operate correctly.
Never tie any cord, rope or webbing around the valise or canister as this will restrict or prevent the raft from inflating correctly.
Valise type: Painter line must be attached to a strong point before deployment.
Canister type: Painter line must be attached to a strong point at all times.

Valise

The Valise Liferaft should be stowed in such a place clearly marked so it can be accessed quickly and easily in an emergency. If you stow in a locker the valise must have sufficient space around it to allow for any loss of vacuum to the packed raft, if a loss of vacuum occurs the packed raft will expand considerably from the original packed dimensions. Additionally the raft should be suitably stowed within the locker so as to prevent any movement of the raft caused by wave motion. Failure to prevent this movement may over time cause abrasion to the valise and possible damage to the raft.

Do not store the valise raft near any hot pipes or allow the raft to come into contact with any chemicals such as petrol, diesel, oil or other.
Do not stow in a locker where it might become inaccessible.
Do not stow the valise in sunlight.

The valise is security sealed at the zipper and should never be opened by any person other than a trained / approved Seago service technician. If the security seal is not present or damaged when you purchase the raft you should not use the raft and immediately inform the retailer.
If the security seal is removed or missing between servicing intervals the warranty will be void, and you should immediately stop using the raft and return it to a qualified Seago service centre for checking.

Canister

Ensure that in the case of deck mounting, the top is facing uppermost and the drainage hole facing down.
In the case of pushpit mounting, ensure that the label is facing outboard and the side drainage hole is facing down. The raft canister has drainage holes in the base and 2 sides; you must only mount the raft with the drainage holes facing down.
Note : Do not block the drainage holes.
The canister is security sealed at one of the weak link closures, these are covered by Velcro on the black webbing, the canister should never be opened by any person other than a trained and approved Seago service technician. If the security seal is not present or damaged when you purchase the raft you should not use the raft and immediately inform the retailer.
If the security seal is removed or missing between servicing the warranty will be void, you should stop using the raft and return it to a qualified Seago service centre for checking.

Important

Do not remove or cut the black webbing harness before deployment, when the canister is deployed the weak link cords securing the black webbing harness will break and allow the raft to deploy.
Be careful not to pull the painter line as this will activate the liferaft. Do not lift the canister using the black webbing harness, as this will cause the weak link cord to break. If the weak link cord is damaged for any reason the raft will need to be returned to a Seago-approved service centre for checking.
If you wish to use this raft in conjunction with a hydrostatic release mechanism you must seek professional installation by a qualified technician, incorrect installation may cause a failure of the raft to deploy or inflate correctly.

Deployment for valise (IMPORTANT)
Do not unzip or remove from the valise bag prior to deployment. Attach the painter to a secure strong point on the boat. The total overall length of the painter is 8 meters. A red mark will be shown on the painter line when there is approximately 1 meter of painter line remaining before activation. When you have reached the end of the painter line give a firm sharp tug to start inflation.

Deployment for canister (IMPORTANT)

Do not remove the webbing or open canister prior to deployment. The painter line should already be attached to a secure strong point on the boat. Release from the liferaft cradle/deck mount and allow liferaft to be deployed into the water. The total overall length of the painter is 10 meters. A red mark will be shown on the painter line when there is approximately 1 meter of painter line remaining before activation. When you have reached the end of the painter line give a firm sharp tug to start inflation.
Your SEAGO liferaft will inflate fully within approximately 2 minutes depending on conditions and temperature.

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Ensure painter is secured to a strong fixed point i.e. a cleat. Throw the complete raft whether in Valise or Canister into water.
Give the painter a firm sharp tug to inflate.
Board raft.
Cut painter with knife on liferaft.
Paddle away from vessel

Boarding the liferaft

If possible, try and avoid getting wet by entering the liferaft directly from the vessel. In the event the liferaft inflates floating upside down, you will be able to see a webbing strap on the upturned floor. Use this webbing strap to right the liferaft. To do this from the water move around the liferaft to the point marked ‘RIGHT HERE’, pull on the webbing strap from this point to turn the liferaft over and climb into the raft using the boarding ladder.
Only attempt to right the liferaft from the “RIGHT HERE” location to avoid the heavy gas cylinder from hitting you during this process.
If any other crew member then fails to enter the liferaft from the vessel directly or falls from the liferaft, use the floating quoit and rescue line to pull them close.
Once everyone is on board, remove the knife which is stowed in a pocket near the canopy entrance and cut the painter line. Take great care not to damage the raft buoyancy tubes when cutting the painter line.
Remove the paddles from the safety kit and paddle away from the vessel as quickly as possible

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Manoeuvring the Liferaft

The paddles supplied in your safety kit are only suitable for small manoeuvres; this is due to the water ballast pockets causing essential drag. The raft can be stabilized using the drogue which is stowed near the canopy entrance; this prevents the liferaft from drifting too quickly. When the liferaft is taken in tow, remember to retrieve the drogue and stow on board.
Repair and Maintenance of the Liferaft in the event of deployment.
In the event your liferaft starts to deflate, use the pump to stem the flow and keep the tubes firmly inflated.
Should the liferaft get a puncture, use the conical bungs provided to affect a repair.

How to Signal your location

Your liferaft is fitted with a canopy mounted light, three red hand flares, 2 parachute rocket flares and a torch.
During daylight hours the canopy light should be switched off at the battery housed on the top canopy tube.
During the hours of darkness switch the light back on. When letting the red hand flares off (which are used to pinpoint your location), only do so when the rescue vessel is in sight. However, extreme caution must be exercised when letting them off: – follow these rules carefully:
Pyrotechnic flares are highly dangerous. Fully read and understand the instructions marked on the flare before use. Extreme care should be taken when using a flare.
Ensure the flare trajectory is pointing away from you.
- Always point away from the raft
- Always aim upwards
- Always lean out of the raft through the canopy exit
- Always hold at arm’s length
- Warning flares are highly dangerous and can cause serious burns if used incorrectly.
- Do not touch the flare or allow it to come into contact with the raft during or after it has extingui
The torch can be used for signalling Morse code using the flash button supplied. The international signal for help is S.O.S.

Important tips

Always ensure your liferaft servicing is up to date
Stow your liferaft in an easily accessible position
If possible, prepare a waterproof grab bag with additional survival equipment, which should be stowed in a position close to the liferaft. Some items that could be considered:

Spare spectacles
Spare water sachets
Spare lifejacket
Additional flares
Additional seasickness tablets
EPIRB
Biscuit rations
Comprehensive survival manual
First Aid Kit

APPENDIX 1
Principal SEAGO Liferaft Features

Twin chamber hull
Nylon waterproof canopy
Rainwater collection system
Canopy mounted light
Thermo insulated floor
Full survival pack (see appendix 2)
4 water stabilising pockets
Rescue quoit and line
Sea anchor drogue
Vacuum packed for 3 years servicing intervals (excluding coded vessels)
18 year warranty (subject to conditions)

APPENDIX 2
Contents of Survival Pack

3 x Red hand flares
2 x Parachute rocket flares
1 x Torch with facility to send a Morse code signal
1 x Bailer
2 x Sponges
1 x Whistle
1 x Card depicting life-saving signals
1 x Hand pump
2 x Repair clamps
2 x Paddles
1 x Floating rescue quoit and line
1 x Knife
6 x Sea sickness tablets per person or sea sickness patches **

Supplied either in the raft survival pack or a separate grab bag.

APPENDIX 3
How to use bung

Instructions on how to keep servicing records

Every liferaft has two service log booklets:
One to be put in the liferaft next to the equipment;
One to be kept on board the vessel. The two booklets must be kept up to date at every service interval.
The service log booklets of a liferaft always stay with the liferaft to which they were issued.
The liferaft is delivered complete with the regulation equipment and signalling equipment. This equipment should always be kept with the liferaft.
The periodic service schedule operations to be carried out are laid down in the corresponding notes for each type of liferaft. They must be completed only by authorised Seago service stations, the list of which may be obtained by request to Seago Yachting ltd. or at www.seagoyachting.co.uk Seago Yachting is not liable for any servicing operation carried out by an unauthorised service station.
In case of loss, theft, or change of ownership a copy of the booklet (in duplicate) must be requested from Seago Yachting ltd. who will send a new copy (this will be chargeable).