Corsair Marine F-31 Specifications download pdf (Page 29)

storage lockers.

You now have a large, relatively comfortable life raft, and

well stocked with provisions. Much better off than in a small

liferaft with minimal provisions. In fact the record for the

longest survival time adrift at sea is now held by the crew of

a trimaran capsized off New Zealand in 1990. They were in

such good condition when rescued that their story was first

believed to be a hoax. The same year an offshore racing

monohull disappeared off Australia, taking 6 lives. Had they

been on an unsinkable trimaran, the crew may have sur-

vived. Modern satellite position indicating systems now offer

very quick and easy location for a floating, but disabled

multihull, whereas a sunken monohull has no such option.

RIGHTING

Righting at sea, unless outside help is available, is

probably not a feasible option as yet. Probably better to leave

the craft as it is, where the crew are safe, and await rescue.

When the opportunity arises, and outside assistance is

available, the most successful system for any multihull, is to

tow the capsized boat fore and aft, the tow line going to the

aft end, in the form of a bridle. Which end depends on the

boat, but the general rule is to choose the end that is floating

neath if capsized), with lanyards attached, and in watertight

bags:

EPIRB unit Cutting Tools

Extra wrenches & tools Bolt Cutters

Spare Beam Bolt Wrench Ropes

VHF Hand Held Radio Pliers

Copy of Righting instructions Flares

Surge is the major enemy inside the boat, and the first

priority should be to seal all hatches, vents etc. and try to

keep the boat dry as possible. Pop-top will remain in place as

this will try to float upwards. Main battery switch should be

turned off and all loose objects stored in the cabin settees,

these now being above water. Surge will otherwise remove

everything. Water level while inverted is around the bottom

of the beams - float decks are only just immersed.

If possible, the battery should be removed as it will

discharge under water. It should be a sealed unit thereby

eliminating the danger of acid or gas.

If offshore, the crew outside can use the recommended

re-entry hatch to shelter inside, or if not fitted, obtain a cutting

tool from the safety compartment, (accessible while in-

verted) and cut an access hole into the hull under the cockpit

Push it too far and this is what may happen - a capsized F-27 - note how high it is floating, the water level being around the

bottom of the beams. Even in this position it remains a relatively easy and safe boat to move around on.

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