Can I wear the Deckvest LITE+ on an Atlantic crossing?

You could technically wear a Deckvest LITE+ on an Atlantic crossing because the Deckvest LITE+ is a 170N lifejacket with an integrated harness, however, it does not come fitted with any accessories. These accessories would be vital during an Atlantic crossing.

The following accessories are fitted as standard to our offshore lifejacket harness the Deckvest 6D; as well as a whole host of other features

  • Sprayhood
  • Pylon SOLAS-approved lifejacket light
  • Lume-On bladder illumination lights

The Deckvest 6D 170N and the Deckvest LITE+ both contain a 170N bladder and are tested to the same standards; CE Approved, ISO 12402-3 Lifejacket (170N) and ISO 12401 Deck Harness.


You can add the accessories to the Deckvest LITE+ but at which point this would cost the same as the 6D. You may also find the 6D more comfortable than the LITE+ when the accessories are added. We find offshore sailors prefer the rugged fit of the 6D as it has been designed for offshore sailing vs the LITE+ which was designed with inshore sailors in mind.


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