Magnum
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Hydrostatic releases generally have a weak link built in. Strong enough to allow inflation when the boat is sinking but weak enough to break rather than allow the raft to be dragged to the depths.
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Wiggo
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Agreed, but it still requires the boat to sink in water deeper than the painter's length before the raft goes off automatically...
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Magnum
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Agreed. But depth is one thing you're never short of in the med.
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Wiggo
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More of an issue in Christchurch Bay where you could sink, stand on the radar arch and still breathe...
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Magnum
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In that case who needs a liferaft? 
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Magnum
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I'm struggling to find a 6-man Avon Ocean Valise in stock anywhere. If anyone knows where I can find one soon please let me know 
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