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Vol 2 - Issue 6
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March 1998
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They're not the highest and brightest on the market, but they are very portable and
confortably carried. This was a high priority for us when shopping for signal flares.
Let's face it, if you are on a small catamaran, and need a flare, you are not going
to be grabbing a gun from the rack in the downstairs galley. You'll most likely be
in the water, and will need one that's available on YOU.
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This small flare is 1" in diameter, and just under 5" when not extended. Once extended,
a gasket equipped cap unscrews to reveal the pull chain ignition. The flare will
launch up to 500 ft, give a 10 second burn, and is visible to 28 miles. A package of
3 fits nicely in our "fanny packs" when we are ocean sailing, and they will float if
dropped.
Available in packages of 3 for $15.49 at West Marine.
Bill Mattson
mattson@earthlink.net
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