Life raft (1) launched by davit (7) and comprising for this purpose
hanging means (4, 5) able to be held in a hook (6) suspended from the
davit (7), this raft (1) being fitted out with equipment comprising at
least one load (10.sub.2) that is heavy or heavier than the others, which
raft is characterized in that the heavy or heavier load (10.sub.2) is
attached to the aforesaid raft hanging means (4, 5), as a result of
which, when the raft is hoisted by the davit, the heavy load or at least
the heaviest load remains suspended from the raft hanging means without
touching the raft, and the raft, being much better balanced, occupies a
more horizontal position.