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Ok guys, I am considering a purchasing a life raft. I have a Marlin. We make trips to the East edge of the gulf stream regularly, it is about 120 mile run each way. I already have an EPIRB and ditch kit. I am wondering what to get and if any of you have one on your boat.
Thanks for the info.
 

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Yes I have a Revere Coastal Commander 6 person in a valise in the aft fish box. Fits fine and still has some room in there for other things.
 

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I just bought a new 6 man valise for 1250. Up in new England.. .
 

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I have the same. Keep it in the mid berth. GW says the hardtops are not rigid enough for a hard mount (which is what I wanted).
 

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Thanks for the replies guys. Where did you buy that 6 man raft Harpoon? That is significantly cheaper than the ones I am looking at.
Thanks.