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Hal & Davidson HSL-68 7-Person Enclosed Lifeboat & Davit (UPDATED W/ PORT & STARBOARD BOATS)

- Introducing the HSL-68/A! -

- Inspiration from Kahrstrom & Olsen Marine, Gerunimo

- Use at will.

The Hal & Davidson HSL-68 is a fully enclosed and gravity launched SOLAS-compliant lifeboat and davit system equipped with everything to be desired, with a maximum capacity of seven persons (helmsman included.) Designed to provide the highest level of safety and reliability during emergency evacuations at sea, the HSL-68 boasts a top speed of over 14 knots, while also providing adequate equipment and sufficient supplies to sustain seven people for a full two weeks.

One of the key features of the HSL-68 is its innovative gravity launch system, which uses a specially designed davit to safely lower the lifeboat into the water without the need for external launching mechanisms. This not only makes the HSL-68 faster and more efficient to deploy, but also ensures that it is ready for action at a moment's notice.

The lifeboat is fully enclosed and self-righting, operable even in the most adverse conditions. It is also equipped with transponder & recovery systems, and a satellite-GPS computer. The HSL-68 is fully rated for arctic and sub-arctic conditions, with a climate-controlled interior.

The HSL-68 is recommended for use aboard the larger spectrum of commercial/construction vessels and offshore platforms. If you are in need of a reliable and efficient lifeboat/davit system, look no further than the HSL-68.

- Specifications -

Length - 5.8 meters

Beam - 2.25 meters

Draft - 1.25 meters unloaded

Weight - ~ 1,800 kg (Boat + gantry)

Price - $35,000


- Davit/Boat use Manual -

The boat is can be launched in two ways: from the inside, or from the davit control box. To launch from inside the boat, arm the hook switch, (located on the interior of the boat, by the rear hatch,) then wind the launch key (opposite the throttle.) The davit will then swing out, and the boat will be automatically launched and released. To launch via the davit control box. the safety pin (located by the ladder,) must be pulled. The boat will not be released automatically through this method, and the hooks must be manually released.