Hi,
You may recall the discussion on the list back in February regarding the new
Revere RescueMax. I was initially pleased with the device, but discover a
major manufacturing DEFECT with it this weekend. I purchased the RescueMax in
February, but did not install it on my stern rail until the end of March. I
have discover that after about 4 months of daily sun exposure, the mounting and
secure strap webbings are disintegrating to dust. So when the rescueMax is
deployed, its rope is secured to a ring inside the bag with the mounting and
secure webbing holding the bag to the boat.
This is a potential life treating DEFECT! If anyone has a RescueSling,
check your mounting webbing.
I called Revere this morning, and they told me that they no longer sell the new
RescueMax. I then asked if it was recalled, and they told me that they don't
do that on discontinued items. I then kindly told them how silly that
statement was, and I was then told that if I wanted to return it, I should
contact the place where I purchased it. I am not that worried about my lost
investment, but I am extremely concerned for someone who may rely on this item
for a rescue and by the lack of concern at Revere.
-
Paul E.
s/v Johanna Rose
Carrabelle, FL
> {Stus-List} a $40 life sling?
>
> Colin Kilgour charliekilo552 at gmail.com
> Wed Feb 1 19:54:24 EST 2012
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> Never heard of it, but Revere is a reputable name in PFD's so I would
> think it's probably fine.
>
> Shoot, how wrong can you go for $40? Buy one, look at it when it
> arrives. If it looks ok, put it on the rail. (And let us all know).
> If not send it back to Defender.
>
> Also, at that price, who cares if it's discontinued? The replacement
> cover for a lifesling is the same price - but doesn't include the
> lifesling!
>
> (Or if you're feeling flush, get yourself a MOM8 for about 20x the price)
>
> Cheers
> Colin
>
>
> On 2/1/12, Paul Eugenio <dreuge at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Has anyone seen or tested RevereRescueMax Inflatable ManOverBoard Rescue
> > System?
> >
> > I just came across a link (http://www.defender.com/activecaptain.jsp) where
> > you can get this item for $40. It claims to list for $130, but at $40 I am
> > concerned that sale is too good to be true (i.e., the item is discontinued
> > and/or has problems).
> >
> >
> >
> > -
> > Paul E.
> > s/v Johanna Rose
> > Carrabelle, FL
> >
> >
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