Seago RAPID 190N Automatic Harness Life Jacket - Wipe Clean Cover

The Seago RAPID RP-190-OWC 190N Automatic Harness Lifejacket combines automatic inflation, an integrated soft D-ring harness point and an orange wipe-clean outer cover for boating, sailing and professional marine use. It features Seago’s S-Design lung, Rapid Buckle, Rapid Adjustment System, Cylinder Safe mechanism and dual leg straps. The adult fit accommodates chest sizes up to 56in / 142cm and uses a 38g CO₂ cylinder with the Seago Kit 7 automatic rearming kit.

Product Identification

• Brand: Seago
• Product range: RAPID
• Product category: Automatic inflatable marine lifejacket with integrated harness
• Model: RAPID 190N Wipe Clean Automatic Harness
• Manufacturer part number: RP-190-OWC
• Inflation type: Automatic
• Buoyancy: 190 Newtons
• Outer-cover type: Wipe-clean
• Outer-cover colour: Orange
• Harness: Integrated soft D-ring harness point
• Fastening: Rapid Buckle single-point fastening system
• Cover closure: Zip fastening
• Body adjustment: Rapid Adjustment System
• Leg restraint: Dual leg straps
• Inflatable bladder: S-Design lung
• Cylinder-retention system: Cylinder Safe
• CO₂ cylinder: 38g
• Maximum stated chest size: 56in / 142cm
• Conformity: ISO 12402; supplied 190N model data identifies ISO 12402-3
• Compatible automatic rearming kit: Seago Kit 7 / ARK-38
• Manufacturer’s stated warranty: 7 years, subject to Seago’s applicable terms

What Is Included?

• One Seago RAPID RP-190-OWC automatic inflatable lifejacket
• Orange wipe-clean outer cover
• 190N S-Design inflatable lung
• Automatic inflation mechanism
• 38g CO₂ cylinder specification
• Cylinder Safe locking system
• Integrated soft D-ring harness point
• Rapid Buckle fastening system
• Rapid Adjustment System
• Dual leg straps
• Zip-fastened outer cover

The replacement rearming kit is not a spare included with the jacket. After inflation, the lifejacket requires the correct Seago Kit 7 / ARK-38 automatic rearming kit before it can be returned to service.

What Is Not Included?

• Safety line or deck tether
• Spare Seago Kit 7 rearming kit
• Replacement 38g CO₂ cylinder
• Professional servicing
• Additional lifejacket accessories not specifically listed

The integrated D-ring provides the harness attachment point, but a compatible marine safety line must be selected separately.

What Is This Lifejacket Used For?

The Seago RAPID RP-190-OWC is intended for applications requiring a 190N automatic inflatable lifejacket with an integrated harness point and an outer cover that can be cleaned more easily than a conventional fabric cover.

Typical applications include:

• Leisure boating
• Coastal cruising
• Offshore sailing where a 190N automatic lifejacket is appropriate
• Yacht and motorboat deck work
• Workboats
• Fishing boats
• Marina and harbour operations
• Professional marine use
• Environments where the lifejacket may be exposed to regular surface dirt

The wearer must confirm that the buoyancy level, automatic inflation system, harness arrangement and fit are appropriate for the vessel, clothing and intended activity.

What Is Different About the Wipe-Clean Cover?

The RP-190-OWC replaces the standard RAPID fabric cover with an orange wipe-clean outer cover. Surface dirt can therefore be removed more easily, making this version practical for workboat, fishing, maintenance and professional deck environments.

The wipe-clean cover does not alter the principal RAPID safety features. The lifejacket retains:

• 190N buoyancy
• Automatic inflation
• S-Design lung
• Rapid Buckle
• Rapid Adjustment System
• Integrated harness point
• Cylinder Safe
• Dual leg straps

How Does the Rapid Buckle Work?

The Rapid Buckle is a guided, single-point fastening system. The two parts are designed to align as they are brought together, allowing the lifejacket to be secured with one connection rather than a multi-stage buckle arrangement.

Its design includes:

• Single-point fastening
• Guided buckle alignment
• Positive engagement
• Low-profile construction
• Reduced snagging around deck equipment
• An enlarged release tab
• Operation while wearing gloves or with cold hands
• Marine-grade materials intended for saltwater environments

The buckle must be fully engaged before use and checked as part of the wearer’s normal pre-departure inspection.

What Is the Rapid Adjustment System?

The Rapid Adjustment System uses an integrated strap arrangement intended to make the lifejacket faster to fit and adjust.

1. Place the lifejacket over the intended sailing or work clothing.
2. Close it using the Rapid Buckle.
3. Adjust it until it fits securely without twisting or excessive movement.
4. Check that both leg straps are correctly positioned.
5. Recheck the fit whenever clothing layers are changed.

Correct adjustment is essential. A lifejacket that is excessively loose may move out of position during inflation or water entry.

What Is the S-Design Lung?

The S-Design lung uses a shaped channel between the two inflatable buoyancy chambers. Once inflated, this channel is designed to direct water away from the central face and airway area.

The bladder design is intended to provide:

• 190N buoyancy
• Balanced buoyancy distribution
• Face-up support
• Improved water deflection around the mouth and nose
• Stability in choppy conditions
• Rapid deployment from the zipped outer cover

What Does the Cylinder Safe System Do?

Cylinder Safe secures the CO₂ cylinder within the inflation assembly. A reinforced retaining band helps prevent the cylinder from loosening through vibration, movement or repeated handling.

The system is intended to:

• Hold the cylinder securely in the firing mechanism
• Reduce the risk of accidental cylinder loosening
• Support reliable inflation-system assembly
• Provide visual confirmation that the cylinder is installed
• Simplify routine pre-use checks

Cylinder Safe does not replace regular inspection. The cylinder, firing mechanism and condition indicators must still be checked in accordance with the owner’s instructions.

Does the Lifejacket Include a Harness?

Yes. The Seago RAPID RP-190-OWC includes an integrated soft D-ring harness point.

The D-ring allows the wearer to connect a compatible safety line or tether when required for:

• Deck work
• Night passages
• Short-handed or solo sailing
• Rough-weather operation
• Situations where remaining attached to the vessel is necessary

The soft D-ring is designed to remain flexible during normal movement while providing a dedicated tether attachment point. The safety line itself is not included.

What Size Does It Fit?

The RAPID 190N is listed for chest sizes up to:

• 56in
• 142cm

The lifejacket should be tested over the clothing normally worn on board. Confirm that:

• The Rapid Buckle closes correctly
• The waist adjustment can be tightened securely
• Both leg straps can be correctly fitted
• The lifejacket does not ride excessively high
• The jacket does not restrict normal movement
• The integrated D-ring remains accessible when required

Which Rearming Kit Is Required?

The correct replacement kit for this automatic 190N model is:

• Rearming-kit type: Automatic
• Seago kit number: Kit 7
• Rearming-kit part number: ARK-38
• Cylinder size: 38g

After the jacket has inflated:

1. Remove it from service.
2. Inspect the bladder and inflation system for damage.
3. Fit the specified automatic rearming components.
4. Repack the bladder in accordance with the Seago instructions.
5. Confirm that all safety indicators show the correct condition before use.

Standards, Warranty and Servicing

• Buoyancy: 190N
• RAPID range conformity: ISO 12402
• Supplied 190N model standard: ISO 12402-3
• Manufacturer’s stated warranty: 7 years, subject to applicable terms
• Recommended professional service: Annually
• User inspection: Regularly and before use

Inspection and Care

Before each use, inspect:

• The wipe-clean outer cover
• Zip closure
• Rapid Buckle
• Adjustment straps
• Dual leg straps
• Soft D-ring harness point
• CO₂ cylinder
• Cylinder Safe retaining system
• Automatic firing mechanism
• Inflation-status indicators
• Bladder packing and general condition

Remove the lifejacket from service where components are damaged, corroded, missing, expired or incorrectly assembled. Clean the outer cover in accordance with the Seago care instructions and allow the jacket to dry fully before storage.

Do not return an inflated lifejacket to service until it has been inspected, correctly rearmed and repacked.

Key Features

• Seago RAPID 190N automatic inflatable lifejacket
• Wipe-clean model part number RP-190-OWC
• Orange wipe-clean outer cover
• Intended for leisure and professional marine applications
• 190 Newton buoyancy
• Automatic inflation system
• Integrated soft D-ring harness point
• Rapid Buckle single-point fastening
• Guided buckle alignment
• Enlarged buckle release tab
• Rapid Adjustment System
• S-Design inflatable lung
• Cylinder Safe CO₂ cylinder retention
• Dual leg straps
• Zip-fastened outer cover
• 38g CO₂ cylinder specification
• Fits chest sizes up to 56in / 142cm
• ISO 12402 conformity
• 190N model data lists ISO 12402-3
• Seven-year manufacturer’s stated warranty, subject to terms
• Uses Seago Kit 7 / ARK-38 automatic rearming kit
• Safety line and spare rearming kit not included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the wipe-clean RAPID model? Yes. This listing is for the orange wipe-clean version, manufacturer part number RP-190-OWC.

Is RP-190-OWC the same as RP-190-AH? No. RP-190-AH identifies the standard automatic harness model. RP-190-OWC identifies the automatic harness version with the orange wipe-clean cover.

Does the lifejacket inflate automatically? Yes. This is the automatic-inflation RAPID 190N model.

Does it include a harness? Yes. It has an integrated soft D-ring harness point for connecting a compatible marine safety line.

Is the safety line included? No. A suitable safety line or tether must be purchased separately.

How much buoyancy does it provide? The inflatable bladder is rated at 190 Newtons.

What chest size does it fit? It is listed for chest sizes up to 56in / 142cm.

What size CO₂ cylinder does it use? It uses a 38g CO₂ cylinder.

Which rearming kit is required? Use the Seago Kit 7 automatic rearming kit, part number ARK-38.

Can Seago Kit 6 be used? Kit 6 / MRK-38 is the manual rearming kit and is not the correct complete kit for this automatic model.

Does the jacket have leg straps? Yes. The RAPID range is supplied with dual leg straps.

What standard does it meet? Seago lists RAPID range conformity to ISO 12402, while the supplied 190N model data identifies ISO 12402-3.

How often should it be serviced? Seago recommends professional servicing every year together with regular user checks.