Best current price£97.99from eBay
Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers
eBay£97.99Visit shop Dennett 165 Newton Auto/Manual Lifejacket with Harness UML - Boat Fishing Safety
Visit shop2 offers from £97.99
View price history by clicking the chart icon.
The Dennett 165 Newton lifejacket is an essential safety device for offshore sailors, cruisers, and commercial mariners who require reliable buoyancy and hands-free operation. Its primary strength lies in its 165N of automatic buoyancy that ensures a stable, head-above-water position, though users must be diligent about checking the CO2 cylinder expiry date and rearming the mechanism after any water immersion.
| Model Part Number | 165 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dennett |
It refers to the amount of buoyancy provided. 165N is generally suitable for offshore use, providing enough lift to support an adult's head and shoulders even while wearing heavy foul-weather clothing.
Yes, the automatic water-contact activation will trigger the inflation, and the jacket is designed to turn most users into a face-up position.
You should perform a visual inspection before every outing and a thorough service inspection at the start of every season.
Yes, but you should remove the automatic firing bobbin first to prevent accidental inflation, and wipe down the outer cover with a damp cloth.
The harness allows you to attach a safety tether, keeping you secured to the boat while moving across the deck in high seas or stormy weather.
No, once the CO2 cylinder has been fired, it is empty and must be replaced with a new 33g cylinder.
The sensor is likely expended or the cylinder is empty. Replace the CO2 cylinder and the automatic firing cartridge immediately.
Ensure the waist belt is cinched tightly against your body and verify that the crotch strap is securely fastened.
Do not use the jacket. Purchase a compatible 33g rearming kit and replace the cylinder to ensure reliability.
Before each voyage, perform a visual inspection of the CO2 cylinder to ensure it is tightly screwed into the mechanism and that the date of expiration has not passed. Check that the indicator light or visual tab on the UML mechanism shows green, indicating it is armed and ready. To maintain the lifejacket, rinse it with fresh water after exposure to salt spray and store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Avoid storing it in direct sunlight or where it may be subject to high heat, as this can degrade the bladder material. If the jacket is deployed, the 33g CO2 cylinder must be replaced, and the paper bobbin in the automatic sensor needs a fresh rearming kit.
