Here is a run down of how much it costs to kit out an RNLI crew member...
Gloves​
£8​
Boots​
£42
Waterproof trousers (all-weather lifeboat crew)​
£168
Waterproof jacket (all-weather lifeboat crew)
£232​
Drysuit (inshore lifeboat crew)
£249​
Thermal undersuit (inshore lifeboat crew)
£160​
Lifejacket (all-weather lifeboat crew)
£350