Survival System

 

The Portland Pudgy's Survival System consists of the following components:

Exposure Canopy.  (CO2 Inflatable) three-section canopy.  Exposure canopy transforms the Portland Pudgy into a  4-person, hard bottom, unsinkable, pro-active (when used with sailing rig or oars) life raft.  Includes:

□  Two 6-diameter support and flotation tubes (bow and stern)

□  Inflated by two CO2 cylinders, by hand pump (supplied), or    orally

□  Zip-in center section (with two  inflatable flotation pods) 

□  Three windows (one in bow and two in center section)

□  Valves and CO2 inflation cylinders pproved by US Navy for their single man

     life rafts).

□  One inflation system for each support tube

□  Canopy material USCG recommended orange outside, blue inside (anti-nausea)

□  Canopy secured to dinghy with 12 stainless steel pad eyes.

Boat cover.  The boat cover can be used alone, or in conjunction with the exposure canopy.  It holds the pre-canopy in place when not inflated.  We offer three models: the basic boat cover as detailed below,  a cover with a drain in the center for use if you store the Pudgy upside down); a cover with covered holes for davit lines.  The boat cover includes:

□  Lt gray, Odyssey III, 6.5 oz./sq. yd,  coated polyester.  Custom colors
     and Sunbrella available at extra charge

□  Bungee fastener around perimeter plus two 1-wide web straps w/snap
     buckles

□  Two grommet holes for draining. Four grommet holes for tie-down access.

Sea Anchor and Rode. Designed by Fiorentino, specifically for Portland Pudgy  multifunction dinghy (a must for offshore cruising, together with exposure canopy).

Safety Harness Eyes. Four stainless steel eyes with backing plates are used for lifting the dinghy onto davits, and as a strong attachment point for safety harnesses.

Sailing System. You can use the Sailing System with the exposure canopy in place, so you can  head for shipping lanes or land while protected from the elements.