Real liferaft safety, finally within reach

Liferafts have always felt out of reach for the average small-boat owner. Ask anyone with family on board, though, and they’ll tell you they want that extra margin of safety — they just need it to be affordable.

That’s why we built the HAF Boatie Liferaft — or “The Boatie,” as it’s already being called around the office. It’s made from the same SOLAS-grade materials and fitted with the same ISO 9650-1 inflation system used across our certified commercial range, packed into a compact valise bag that’s easy to stow on a small boat. One universal size, rated for 4–6 people, at a price built for the leisure market rather than the commercial fleet.

This is an open-type liferaft built for leisure boaties — not a SOLAS or ISO-certified commercial raft. It’s built to give small-boat owners real added safety at a price that’s actually achievable, backed by HAF’s nationwide service and support.
Pre-order now. Stock arrives in November, ready for the start of the summer boating season.

Commercial-grade materials, leisure-market price

The HAF Boatie Liferaft is built with the same SOLAS-grade fabric and the same ISO 9650-1 inflation system we fit to every certified HAF liferaft in our range. What changes is the pack, the size and the price — one universal 4–6 person raft in a soft valise bag, designed for the recreational boatie rather than a surveyed commercial vessel.

Who is this raft for?

• Recreational boaties and small-boat owners
• Trailer boats, runabouts and small launches
• Family boating close to shore
• Anyone wanting real added safety on board without commercial-raft pricing

Important: this is an open-type liferaft for leisure use — it is not a SOLAS or ISO-certified liferaft. If your vessel carries paying passengers, operates under a commercial maritime certificate, or a surveyor has specified a certified raft, see our ISO liferaft range or our SOLAS liferaft range instead.

Construction and features

✓ SOLAS-grade materials — the same fabric used across our SOLAS & ISO fleet
✓ ISO 9650-1 inflation system — the proven system fitted to every certified HAF raft
✓ 4–6 person capacity — one universal size, open-type design
✓ Reflective SOLAS tape — for low-light spotting
✓ 55L ballast pockets — stabilise the raft in open water
✓ Righting strap — turn the raft upright if it inflates upside down
✓ Insulated floor — helps retain body heat in cold water
✓ Vacuum-sealed packing — compressed and sealed for long-term protection in storage
✓ Valise pack — soft-bag stowage, easy to fit on small craft

Specifications

◆ Capacity: 4–6 person (one universal size)
◆ Type: Open-type liferaft
◆ Materials: SOLAS-grade
◆ Inflation system: ISO 9650-1
◆ Packing: Valise bag (soft pack)
◆ Packed weight: 25.5kg
◆ Valise dimensions: 72cm (L) x 25cm (W) x 41cm (H)

Pre-order details

◆ Price: $1,250.00 inc GST, paid at the time of pre-order to secure your raft.
◆ Arrival: Stock is expected in November, ahead of the summer boating season.
◆ Dispatch: We’ll contact you directly to arrange delivery or pickup as soon as your raft arrives.
◆ Questions before you order? Contact us at mark@liferaftssouthpacific.co.nz or +64 9 275 4680.

Service and support

Backed by HAF’s nationwide New Zealand service and support network — the largest of any liferaft brand in the country — with your nearest retailer or service station on hand for fitting, advice, and servicing when it’s due. Our service and sales network also extends across the Pacific Islands.

NZ sales and service locations

Auckland: Hutchwilco, Wilco Marine, Denray Marine, Transport & Marine
Tauranga: Marine Safety
Nelson: Hutchwilco
Smart Marine (Sales Only) Manukau, Mt Wellington, Albany, Hamilton, Tauranga
HAF liferafts are also serviced worldwide — including across the Pacific Islands, Australia, and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as your SOLAS or ISO-certified liferafts?
It’s built using the same SOLAS-grade materials and ISO 9650-1 inflation system as our certified commercial rafts, but the HAF Boatie Liferaft is an open-type liferaft for leisure boaties — not a SOLAS or ISO-certified raft itself. If you need a fully certified commercial liferaft, see our SOLAS and ISO range.

When will my order arrive?
Stock is expected in November, in time for the start of summer. We’ll be in touch as soon as your raft is ready for delivery or pickup.

Where can I get it serviced?
Through any HAF service station in our nationwide New Zealand network — the largest of any liferaft brand in the country.

Questions? Call Mark direct.

+64 9 275 4680 | mark@liferaftssouthpacific.co.nz
Fast answers on which raft suits your boat, pre-order timing, and servicing.