Abstract: The invention provides a salvage rail which connects to an object such as a sunken ship, a sinking ship, a seaworthy ship that wants to have protection so that it will not sink, or countless other objects that are in water. Rolled-up bags, or bladders, which can be inflated, are configured on the rail. The rail is easy to handle, even with rolled bags included.

Abstract: A flotation system for floating a vessel in the water is provided. The flotation system comprises a first flotation bladder and a second flotation bladder. A first edge material extends substantially along the length of the first flotation bladder and a second edge material extends substantially along the length of the second flotation bladder. A plurality of aligned apertures are spaced along the first edge material and the second edge material. A spacing device is receivable between corresponding aligned apertures of the first edge material and the second edge material for maintaining a spacing between the first flotation bladder and the second flotation bladder. An inflation mechanism inflates the first flotation bladder and the second flotation bladder.