Plastimo Cruiser Standard Life Raft 4 Person

Plastimo Cruiser Standard 4-Person Life Raft is purpose-built for recreational sailors and powerboaters who navigate coastal waters and moderate conditions. Whether you're cruising the Atlantic coast off Nova Scotia, exploring the Gulf Islands in British Columbia, or making passages along the Great Lakes, having a properly equipped life raft aboard is a critical part of your safety plan. The Cruiser Standard delivers proven Plastimo engineering in a compact, manageable package that stows easily aboard vessels of all sizes.

Plastimo's Double Inflation Chamber Technology

At the heart of the Cruiser Standard is Plastimo's exclusive double inflation chamber design, which places an air chamber within a protective outer envelope. The outer envelope is constructed from 1100 Decitex PVC, selected for its extreme resistance to abrasion. The inner chamber uses a polyurethane sheet that provides absolute water and airtightness, with a stretching capacity of 500%. The upper and lower buoyancy tubes are totally independent, meaning that even if one tube is compromised, the other maintains buoyancy — a critical safety margin in an emergency.

Patented Firing Head for Reliable Deployment

Plastimo's patented firing head is engineered so that only 10% of the actuation force comes from the user's hand pull, with 90% of the work done by gas pressure. This means that even a child or an incapacitated person can successfully deploy the life raft. In a real emergency, when adrenaline is high and conditions may be deteriorating rapidly, this ease of deployment can make all the difference.

Canopy, Boarding, and Visibility Features

Once inflated, the Cruiser Standard's fluorescent orange canopy erects automatically via an arch tube that inflates simultaneously with the buoyancy tubes. The high-visibility canopy, combined with retro-reflecting stripes, helps search and rescue teams locate the raft in poor visibility conditions. A boarding ladder provides a means of entry from the water, and the raft includes large area drogue anchors to help maintain position and reduce drift.

Canister or Valise — Choose Your Storage Option

The Plastimo Cruiser Standard 4-Person Life Raft is available in two packaging configurations to suit different vessel layouts and storage preferences.

• Canister (Binnacle #41744) — Dimensions: 74 × 50 × 21 cm, Weight: 24.5 kg (54 lbs). Ideal for deck mounting in a cradle, the canister offers robust protection from the elements. Plastimo offers several cradle options sold separately.
• Valise (Binnacle #41822) — Dimensions: 65 × 43 × 25 cm, Weight: 21.5 kg (48 lbs). The valise is manufactured from highly resistant coated fabric impervious to UV rays, making it suitable for locker storage where space is at a premium.

Included Equipment

The Cruiser Standard pack includes essential survival equipment for coastal emergencies. While it is not as extensively outfitted as the ORC or TransOcean models, it provides the core items needed for short-duration coastal emergencies.

• 1 floating anchor (0.40 m² with 10 m line)
• 1 pump
• 1 paddle
• 1 floating knife
• 1 rescue quoit with 15 m line
• 1 bailer
• 1 sponge
• 1 repair kit
• Checkbook and life raft instructions manual
• Survival instructions and signal card
• 0.2 litres of water per person
• 1 waterproof torch

Servicing and Warranty

The Plastimo Cruiser Standard Life Raft features a 3-year service interval, meaning it requires professional inspection and repacking every three years at an authorised Plastimo service station. When serviced at the required intervals, the raft is covered by an 18-year warranty. Canadian boaters should plan ahead for servicing, particularly if they store their vessel over the winter months, to ensure the raft remains within its service window and ready for the next season.

Specifications

• Capacity: 4 persons
• Canister Dimensions: 74 × 50 × 21 cm
• Canister Weight: 24.5 kg (54 lbs)
• Valise Dimensions: 65 × 43 × 25 cm
• Valise Weight: 21.5 kg (48 lbs)
• Inflation Temperature Range: 0°C to +65°C
• Buoyancy Tube Diameter (4-Person): 2 × Ø 21 cm
• Outer Envelope Material: 1100 Decitex PVC
• Inner Chamber Material: Polyurethane sheet (500% stretching capacity)
• Floating Anchor Size: 1 × 0.40 m² with 10 m line
• Number of Ballast Pockets (4-Person): 3
• Ballast Pocket Capacity: 30 litres per pocket
• Retro-Reflecting Stripes: 300 cm²
• Floor Type: Single insulating floor
• Service Interval: 3 years
• Warranty: 18 years (when serviced at required intervals at an authorised service station)
• Canister MFG Part Number: 57042
• Valise MFG Part Number: 28822
• Water Provision: 0.2 litres per person

Key Features

• Exclusive double inflation chamber — independent upper and lower tubes maintain buoyancy even if one chamber is compromised
• Patented firing head — 90% gas-assisted actuation ensures reliable deployment even by a child or incapacitated person
• Automatically erecting canopy — fluorescent orange arch tube inflates simultaneously with buoyancy tubes for immediate shelter
• Large-capacity ballast pockets — three 30-litre pockets stabilise the raft and reduce drift in rough conditions
• Large area drogue anchors — help maintain position and slow drift while awaiting rescue
• Abrasion-resistant outer envelope — 1100 Decitex PVC protects the inner inflation chamber from damage
• Boarding ladder — facilitates entry from the water when crew may be fatigued or injured
• UV-resistant valise fabric — protects the packed raft during long-term storage in exposed locations
• Two packaging options — choose canister for deck mounting or valise for below-deck stowage
• 3-year service interval — less frequent servicing reduces ongoing maintenance costs compared to annual-service rafts