The ultimate life raft for all types of yachting and the perfect choice for ocean sailing.
VIiking's RescYou Pro is the first self-righting life raft launched in the yachting market and has been hailed as the best life raft available by independent sources. The ultra fast (within seconds) and reliable self-righting feature has been transferred from Viking SOLAS life rafts and ensures that the life raft is ready for boarding within seconds.
The fluorescent yellow canopy enhances visibility from a distance, and is easier to spot in bad weather and foggy conditions. Viking chose flourescent yellow as it is a great contrast colour to grey and dark blue - the colours of the sea. The material is further certified according to the High Visibility Norm EN471 for traffic visibility.
Two windows with curtains provide a 360 degree view of the horizon which minimizes sea-sickness. Furthermore, these windows enhance the chance of survival as users can look out in search of potential rescuers without opening the 8-man life raft, which will reduce the warmth inside.
Key Features:
Additional entrance equipped with boarding ladder that allows direct access, as well as boat and helicopter evacuation from within.
Automatically self-righting life raft guarantees upright inflation within seconds.
Automatic SOLAS/USCG exterior strobe light and interior light.
Easy slide zips offer the ability to increase freeboard.
Five separate air chambers.
Highly visible inflatable boarding ramp with ladder providing ease of egress from water.
Includes a sea anchor, rescue quoit and buoyant knife.
Integral inflatable double floor for additional thermal protection.
Internal and external lifelines.
Internal bailing system that permits bailing from within without opening canopy.
Inflatable double floor that provides extra protection against hypothermia.
ISO 9650-1 certified, ISAF approved and third party verified by Bureau Veritas and Det Norske Veritas.
Rain water collector.
Self-righting - ready for boarding within seconds.
Spacious canopy that offers generous headroom and increased interior volume.
Two curtained windows provide view of horizon and ability to search for rescuers without opening canopy.
Two oversized entrances provide easy boarding and cross ventilation.
Dimensions:
Valise:
Size (mm): 870 x 490 x 430.
Weight (kg): 41.
Container:
Size (mm): 800 x 570 x 350.
Weight (kg): 53.
Specifications:
Approvals:
ISO 9650 Type I certified and meets ISAF requirements.
Third party approved by Det Norske Veritas.
Ballast Bags:
4 large quick filling bags, each containing 55 litres for maximum stability.
Colour:
Fluorescent yellow canopy and ballast bags for enhanced visibility from a greater distance.
Black buoyancy compartments.
Double blue canopy lining provides hypothermia protection and aides seasickness prevention.
Emergency Pack:
Fitted with Offshore E equipment pack.
Optional equipment packs (ISO 1, SOLAS B, ISO II) to meet requirements may be packed internally or externally in a waterproof grab bag at additional fee.
Lights:
Automatic exterior strobe light and interior light.
Materials:
Natural rubber and acrylic/silicon coated nylon.
Retro-reflective Tape:
Fitted with SOLAS high-visibility retro-reflective tape on canopy, sides, bottom and buoyancy compartments.
Sizes Available:
4, 6 and 8 persons.
Storage Options:
Packed in a compact water resistant valise or a low profile high gloss fiberglass container which may be deck or rail mounted.
Viking Life Raft Selection Guide:
Model | RescYou Pro | RescYou Ocean | RescYou Coastal |
About | The ultimate life raft for all types of sailing, where comfort and safety go hand in hand. | A traditional life raft for ocean cruising and short international voyages. | A smart solution for coastal sailing near rescue points. |
Capacity | 4, 6 or 8 | 4, 6 or 8 | 6 |
Approval | ISO 9650-1 & ISAF | ISO 9650-1 & ISAF | ISO 9650-2 |
Self-Righting | œ” | X | X |
Room (per person) | 0.4 m² | 0.372 m² | 0.25m² |
Buoyancy (per person) | 0.1 m3 | 0.096 m3 | 0.082 m3 |
Freeboard | 350mm | 250mm | 200mm |
Inflation Temperature Range | -15C to +65C | -15C to +65C | 0C to +65C |
No. Of Entrances | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings/Observation Slots | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Two Curtained Windows | œ” | X | X |
Blue Inner Lining (Calming Effect) | œ” | X | X |
Rain Collector On Canopy | œ” | œ” | X |
Insulated Floor | œ” | œ” | X |
Insulated & Inflatable Double Floor | œ” | X | X |
No. of 55L Ballast Bags | 4 | 4 | 4 |
SOLAS grade high-visibility retro-reflective tape | œ” | œ” | œ” |
Internal and External Automatic Light | œ” | œ” | œ” |
Emrgency Pack: Standard Coastal (ISO 9650-2) | X | X | œ” |
ISO Emergency Pack I | œ” | œ” | X |
ISO Emergency Pack II | œ” | œ” | X |
Recommended Service Interval | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |
- Margin:
- 30-35