SOSeFLARE 5 NIGHT/DAY COMPLETE COMPLIANCE KIT
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TEKTITE® SOSeFLARE® 5, 2-color LED Electronic boat flare.
Boaters SOS eVDS, USCG compliant Electronic Flare Night Distress Light and/or Night/Day/Audible signal kit
Latest version: 5th generation of USCG compliant electronic flare SOS light, utilizing the latest, brightest LED. Manufactured by the MOST experienced company; Over 100,000 USCG flare replacement lights manufactured & sold. Based upon our Military and diving strobe designs in service for 30 years. The only one currently Made in the USA.
- This is the NIGHT/DAY COMPLETE COMPLIANCE KIT".
- Made in USA (the ONLY one currently!)(complies with the "Buy American Act", may contain imported components).
- Includes Night Visual Distress Signal for Boats. Complies with U.S. Coast Guard Requirements in 46 CFR 161.013 Certified to replace flares, and SOLAS/COLREGS Annex IV (1:d) compliant as a distress signal. FLASHES S-O-S IN MORSE CODE (... --- ...)
- Includes user replaceable CR123 Lithium Batteries (20-year shelf life), Operating temp. range of 85°C/185°F to -40°C/-40°F (can’t do that with Alkaline). Install all batteries positive (+) end up.
- Includes White and IR LEDs, and thermal signature, for extra visibility for search aircraft with night vision equipment.
- Includes A Float Plan APP for your phone, download free from Google Play and Apple store.
- Kit Includes Daytime USCG/SOLAS* compliant CLOTH DAYTIME distress flag (Made in the US), 36”x36”
- Kit Includes Marine USCG/SOLAS compliant audible whistle signal.
- Kit Includes easy to install storage clip, keeps your distress signal within easy reach.
- The smallest and easiest to store, hold, fly, and carry of all the competition.
- No bulky fragile foam floats, automatically rights itself and floats upright in the water.
- Maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 6 hours, and runs 36 hours or more, hundreds of times longer than flares, 6 times USCG requirements.
- 360° visibility for miles.
- Waterproof IP68 500ft/152m submersion, double O-ring sealed.
- ResQ Orange fluorescent housing for excellent visibility.
- Reliable, simple, self-cleaning twist-on switch.
- Completely serviceable/repairable.
- No issues with stringent mandatory disposal requirements for expired pyrotechnic flares
- CE (European Union compliant), RoHS Compliant
- Materials: ABS and LEXAN®
- Size: 7.5" x 2"/ 19cm x 5cm (flare only)
- Weight with batteries: 10 oz./284g (flare only)
- USCG Compliance Letter
- Operating Instructions
The Tektite SOSeFlare is a compliant Night electronic Visual Distress Signal, or eVDS, meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 161.013 (Electric Distress Light for Boats). In addition, the KIT package includes a Distress Flag that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 160.072, providing an approved Day Visual Distress Signal, as well as a SOLAS/USCG compliant whistle that fulfills the audible signal carriage requirement. Eliminate flares on recreational vessels, and unispected fishing and passenger vessels.
Legal replacement for night signal use in USA, Tasmania, Western Australia, Finland. Other areas, please check local regulations. SOLAS/COLREGS Annex IV (1:d) compliant as a distress signal (does not replace flares).
The KIT included Distress Flag is for signaling during daylight hours. It can be attached to the mast, antenna, or hoisted to the highest point on the vessel. Alternatively, it can be waved by hand, tied to a boat hook, paddle, or fishing rod, or laid flat on the deck to attract the attention of aircraft. To display the flag correctly, show with the black square over the black circle.
*SOLAS stands for Safety Of Life At Sea international rules.
P/N 2C-1005K © Tektite Industries, Inc. 2023
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