MOM8-A | MOM9

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MOM8-A MAN OVERBOARD MODULES

MOM-8 is a vital aid in the recovery of a person overboard.

The MOM8-A is a completely self-contained system.

It consists of the canister (complete universal mounting hardware is included) with an inflatable horseshoe shaped buoyant device, inflatable locator pylon, a self-opening sea anchor, packed in the canister and ready for instant deployment.

The MOM8-A unit is mounted on the stern pulpit either directly over the stern or on the port or starboard quarter depending on the boat's configuration.

Located on the top of the canister is a Deployment Handle which when pulled opens the bottom of the canister and allows the inflatable devices to automatically inflate while falling into the water.

The canister is positioned on the stern pulpit in a way which allows free-fall into the water.
Both inflatable devices are fully deployed and inflated within 7 to 10 seconds after deployment.

When inflated, the ballasted Locator Pylon has a 6-foot waterline height.
Located on top of the Pylon is a water-activated, Lithium-powered, steady-state light with 8 years of life. The light can be seen nearly a nautical mile under normal night conditions.
The Pylon has 2 SOLAS reflective panels to aid the boat's search.
The Pylon is tethered to the inflatable horseshoe-shaped buoyant device capable of supporting a 250 lb. person with high freeboard.
Freeboard is measured by the distance of the victim's mouth above the water while afloat in the horseshoe.
The horseshoe is placed under the arms and there is a quick-connect adjustable belt for full encirclement. Attached to the horseshoe are two Lifting Straps with stainless steel 1" D- Rings. The Lifting Straps enable the person to be lifted aboard while re-maining in the horseshoe.
Also, tethered to the horseshoe is a 16" diameter, ballasted, self-opening Sea Anchor to reduce downwind drift.

The MOM8-A is a rugged and reliable system which, when properly maintained and serviced will provide sailors with the most advanced aid in the recovery of a person overboard.

Canister Dimensions
14.5"H x 11"L x 4.25"W Weight 22 lbs. Material Molded Polypropylene -- Colour White

Horseshoe Inflation Device:
Material - 420D Urethane-coated Nylon
Buoyancy 40 lbs. Inflated International Orange
CO2 Cylinders 38gr.
3/8"thread Epoxy-coated for anti-corrosion

Lifting Straps
1" wide nylon webbing with 2 SS D-rings

Locator Pylon

Waterline Height 6' height
Material - 200D orange urethane-coated nylon Int'l Orange
Reflective Panels - 72 sq.inches Auto Light - 8-hr. steady state
Ballast - 8 lbs
Inflation 29gr. CO2 cylinder

Sea Anchor
16" diameter

Tethers:
3/8 Floating line

NOTE: This unit requires Inspection and Service every two years by an Authorized Service Center

MOM- 9 MAN OVERBOARD MODULE
This is the most advanced Man Overboard Recovery System available.

The MOM-9 is a completely self-contained system consisting of a rugged molded container and a complete universal mounting hardware assembly.

Whereas the Mom-8 is a horse shoe life ring, the Mom-9 is a one-man ballasted rescue raft, with a locator pylon and two anti-drift sea anchors.

The MOM-9 is designed to be mounted on the stern pulpit of sailboats, either over the transom or on the port or starboard quarters.

A key feature of the MOM-9 is its ability to be deployed rapidly by a single pull of the Deployment Handle on top of the case. In any person-overboard situation the most important task is to get the person a good flotation device as quickly as possible.

Secondly, a means to locate the person must also be deployed.

All STG Man Overboard Modules are designed to deploy the entire system with one simple action: no confusion and no wasted time!

The one-man rescue raft provides a means to get the person out of the water and vastly helps to reduce the threat of rapid hypothermia.

The raft has been redesigned to provide greater freeboard and enhanced stability with water ballast pockets.

The raft now is equipped with self-contained lifting straps which permit the raft and the survivor to be lifted aboard together by means of a mast halyard.

This is particularly beneficial if the person has been injured.

Attached to the raft are two self-opening sea anchors which serve multiple purposes.

They reduce downwind drift, provide bow quartering in heavy seas and the use of two, one on each end,help prevent the raft from being lifted off the water.

The locator pylon is a ballasted device with a lithium-powered, water activated,steady state light.

It has an 8-hour life and an average sighting distance of .8 of a nautical mile under normal night conditions.

The primary purpose of the light is for the person in the water to locate the system under night time conditions.

There are two 16" long SOLAS light-reflective panels on the pylon. The inflatable units are tethered to one another with 1/4"wide braided floating line.

The Pylon:

Waterline Height - 6'
Material - 200D urethane coated nylon
Color - Orange
Reflective Panels: 72 sq.inches
Auto Light: 8 hr. steady state
Ballast: 81bs.

MOM-9 OneMan Rescue Raft:

The platform is constructed of coated nylon, heavy duty, 400D, high frequency welded by the latest technology.
Inflation is through four patented breakaway CO2 valves, using 60 gram disposable cylinders.
In addition to the regular oral valve for topping off, they have added a quick deflation gas plug.
The MOM-9 mounts to the boat's stern rail on four points with mounting hardware (all included).
The MOM-9 can be fully deployed in just seconds after the call, "Man Overboard!"

Specifications

Canister: 21"H x 17"L x 7"W
Weight - 32 Ibs. packed Material - Molded Polyethylene
Color - White
Raft inside canister

Material 420K Urethane-coated Nylon
Buoyancy: 2401bs. Inflated
Color: Bright Yellow
Capacity: 800 Ibs. bodyweight

Lifting Straps: 2" wide nylon webbing with 2 SS D-rings.

Inflation:Disposable CO2 cylinders

Sea Anchors: (2) 16" diameter

Tethers: 3/8" floating line

NOTE: This unit requires Inspection and Service every two years by an Authorized Service Center.