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The Innovation Awards, organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and judged by Boating Writers International, recognize innovative products that benefit the marine industry or consumer. The products must be "practical, cost-effective and available to the consumer within 60 days of award receipt."

Ideal for coastal boaters, the Revere Coastal Compact™ liferaft bridges the gap betweenthe lifejacket and a full-feature liferaft. Starting at $999.00, the lightweight, compact and affordably priced Revere Coastal Compact fits and fills an important need. This high-visibility yellow polyurethane coated nylon liferaft adds ballast pockets for stability, a water activated locator light, a sea anchor and a top-off pump. The CO2 inflation system quickly deploys the raft with pull-ring ease in about 25 seconds.

According to Andrew Kaufmann, President of Revere Survival Products, the Coastal Compact was designed to accommodate boats under 25’ or so with its compact size and low weight of 16 lbs. for the 4 person. It is also a cross-over product for general aviation FAA Part 91 aircraft. The Coastal Compact 2-person raft is also available.