InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsTue, 21 Apr 2026 11:48:21 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4211.aspxThanks Dick, much appreciated. It's very useful for me to hear your view re: repacking, and perhaps I will just make things easier for myself by buying a liferaft. At least then I will know exactly what I am getting.Sat, 30 Dec 2017 03:14:10 GMTEdward.Simmondshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4209.aspxHi Edward, For that length of time, you might consider buying and then selling your raft when you return. I am not sure I trust re-packing that I have not observed, in fact, I am pretty sure I do not trust re-packing that I have not observed. The other consideration is that, once out there, many do not return---at least not as expected---and that is a good thing. If you own, your options are open. Have a great trip, Dick Stevenson, s/v AlchemyThu, 28 Dec 2017 17:47:26 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4207.aspxDoes anybody have any recommendations for liferaft hire? I know that a few companies offer this service but it is not always clear exactly what models are being offered. We are planning a 12m trip taking in the ARC and the Pacific. Any suggestions, or warnings of those to avoid, much appreciated. Many thanks.Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:14:05 GMTEdward.Simmonds