1. Have you ever used a life raft in an abandonment? Yes   No

(If yes, we would appreciate hearing more from you with as much detail about your experience relating to the life raft's performance and equipment as you care to provide. Please use the space below. If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

2. Do you own a life raft? Yes   No    (If no, please click here to skip to the next relevant question.)

3. Who manufactured your life raft?

Avon	BFA	Bombard	Crewsaver	DBC Marine(Dunlop-Beaufort)
EAM	Elliot	Givens	Plastimo	Revere
RFD	RPR	SMR	Survival Products	Switlik
Viking	West Marine	Winslow	Zodiac	Don't Know
Other:

4. What type of life raft is it? Rescue Platform    Coastal   Offshore   Don't Know
                                               Model, if known:

5. What size is the life raft (rated standard capacity)?
4-person   6-person   8-person   10-person   11+-person   Don't Know  

6. What survival equipment pack is included?
Standard   Coastal   Offshore   SOLAS-A   SOLAS-B   Custom   Don't Know  

7. What options, if any, did you select for your life raft?

8. How is your life raft packed? Valise   Canister/hard container

9. Where is your life raft stored on your boat? Below   On Deck   In Cockpit

10. What influenced the selection of this life raft?
(select all that are applicable (N/A = Not Applicable) and rank from drop-down menu in order of importance -- with most important as #1):

N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Didn't buy - came with boat
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Bought 2nd-hand to save money
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Cost
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Value
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Reputation
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Features
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Standard Equipment
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Optional Equipment
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Size (packed)
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Weight
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Advertising
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Salesperson
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Customer Service
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Prior Experience
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Recommendation
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Magazine Article
N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15   Other:

11. Would you buy this life raft again? Yes   No    (If no, please tell us why below. If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

12. How old is your life raft (years)?   Less than 1 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10+ years Don't know

19. Were repairs required? Yes   No
(If yes, please tell us what repairs were performed. If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

20. How long did it take to be serviced, excluding shipping?   Days

21. How would you rate the quality of the service provided?
Poor   Fair   Good   Very Good   Excellent  

22. How did the actual cost compare to that quoted?
Lot Less   Less   Same   More   Lot More  

22a. Actual Cost (Broken Out if known):

$  Service
$  Repairs
$  Replacement of life-limited supplies
$  Additions
$  TOTAL

23. Would you use this service center again? Yes   No    (If no, please tell us why below. If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

24. Have you ever had formal training in marine/water survival and use of a life raft? Yes   No   

If yes:

When?  
Where or by Whom?  

25. Have you ever seen your model life raft actually deployed in a demonstration or done so yourself? Yes, in demo  Yes, done so myself  No

26. Have you run an abandon ship drill on your boat with your current crew within the previous 12 months? Yes   No

27. What type boat do you operate? Sail   Power

27a. What size is the boat? (in feet)
less than 20    20-26    27-30    31-36    37-41    Greater than 42

28. Do you have a 406 MHz EPIRB on board? Yes   No

28a. If Yes, have you registered your 406 EPIRB?  Yes   No

29. Do you have an Abandon Ship Bag (AKA: grab bag, ditch bag, ditch kit, flee bag) on board? Yes   No

30. FOR NON-LIFE RAFT OWNERS ONLY: I have not purchased a life raft because (check all that apply):

  Plan to purchase a life raft within 12 months
  Don't feel I need a life raft for the boating I do.
           Where or What is that?  
  Too expensive to purchase
  Too expensive to maintain
  Not enough room on boat
  Too heavy
  Have 406 EPIRB
  Have 121.5 EPIRB
  Have VHF Radio
  Plan to use my dingy
  Plan to use my RIB
  Plan to use my Tinker
  Other  

30a. If you plan to use your dingy, RIB, or Tinker as your survival craft, what options or added equipment, if any, have you included? (If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

31. Please use the space below to provide any additional comments regarding your experience using, buying, owning, and maintaining life rafts. (If you need additional space or would prefer, please email to raftsurvey@equipped.org.)

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