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Weems & Plath is selling a battery powered light that meets Coast Guard requirements for night signals. With this and a distress flag for day time use you could meet all USCG requirements.
Will you continue to carry pyrotechnics or will this replace your flares?
"THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL FLARES
The SOS Distress Light is the first and ONLY LED Visual Distress Signal Device that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements to completely replace traditional pyrotechnic flares. Unlike traditional flares, this electronic flare never expires which solves the challenge of flare disposal. This floating electronic flare can be hand-held, tethered, or hoisted aloft. It runs up to 60 hours, unlike traditional flares which last minutes or less."
The above is from the Weems & Plath website.
It currently sells for $100.
Will you continue to carry pyrotechnics or will this replace your flares?
"THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL FLARES
The SOS Distress Light is the first and ONLY LED Visual Distress Signal Device that meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements to completely replace traditional pyrotechnic flares. Unlike traditional flares, this electronic flare never expires which solves the challenge of flare disposal. This floating electronic flare can be hand-held, tethered, or hoisted aloft. It runs up to 60 hours, unlike traditional flares which last minutes or less."
The above is from the Weems & Plath website.
It currently sells for $100.