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Old 25th Jan 2023, 1:16 pm   #2
Iangebbie
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Posts: 88
Default Re: Poor VSWR on Fibre glass construction boats

And now its big brother / holds about 100 people, same issues as before with VSWR, same solution applied, this is called a free fall life boat, unlike its smaller brother that has to be lowered, this just takes off into the sea.
When inside you sit backwards and attach a head strap to your head, to stop any movement when it hits the water.
Original trials asked for volunteers stating you would pay a fortune on any entertainment park to do a similar thing!
One other thing the boats (New) have to go through re certification every 5 years, one of the tests is to prove that life can survive, Photos attached of the start of the test with a bag inserted, the final outcome of the test is revealed at the end (This was the start of the Internet and these photos spread like wildfire, the company concerned was slated by 1000s of companies and individuals)
Enjoy regards Ian Gebbie

Note Will attempt to reduce the size of the Free fall photo
Attached Files
File Type: pdf Start of test.pdf (160.2 KB, 73 views)
File Type: pdf Test underway.pdf (180.1 KB, 68 views)
File Type: pdf Out of the Bag.pdf (197.6 KB, 86 views)
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