Life Raft Service: DIY style

We have an old life raft on out yacht which is past its service date. I decided to take it apart and have ago at servicing it myself. I do NOT recommend this at home. In hid sight I should have left the life raft alone as its vacuumed bag was still sealed and dry. Only the accessories such as batteries and flares were in need of replacement. The major problem I had was re sealing the vacuumed bag that holds the life raft. But hopefully it will give you some idea of what is inside a life raft. Comments are really welcomed on this subject.