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Appendix III
Static Testing Tables
Inflatable Harnesses
|
Harness Make/
Model |
Weight oz [gm] |
Adjust-able |
Price
Retail/
Street
|
Time to don
(sec)
|
Strap width
Inch [mm]
|
Crotch Strap |
SOLAS Tape |
Magnetic |
Pass/
Fail
|
|
Captain Al’s Model #1143 Inflatable |
37
[1051] |
Yes |
110.00 |
9 |
1.99
[51] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
|
Mustang MD3012 Inflatable |
41
[1165] |
Yes |
288.00
189.00 |
7 |
2.03
[51.4] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
|
SOSpenders 38MHAR-P Inflatable |
38
[1079] |
Yes |
175.00
116 |
8 |
2.04
[52] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
|
Stearns Model #1143 Inflatable |
37
[1051] |
Yes |
149.00
95.00 |
9 |
1.99
[51] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
|
Stormy Seas Jacket |
59
[1678] |
Yes |
N/A |
<5 |
1.78
[45.2] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass* |
|
Stormy Seas Vest |
42
[1194] |
Yes |
N/A |
<5 |
1.78
[45.2] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Not tested |
|
Survival Technologies #BO1330 Inflatable |
41
[1165] |
Yes |
149.00
149.00 |
7 |
1.51
[38.5] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
|
West Marine Manual Inflatable |
34
[966] |
Yes |
155.00 |
8 |
2.00
[51] |
No |
Yes |
No |
Pass |
*A prototype version failed due to shredded webbing,
while a production version passed
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