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Powerboat Flare Pack – Complete Marine Distress Flare Kit (SOLAS Approved)

$119.90
Tax included.

Essential Safety Flare Kit for NZ Powerboats & Trailer Boats

The Powerboat Flare Pack is a complete marine distress signalling kit designed to meet the safety needs of coastal and offshore powerboaters in New Zealand. Containing a combination of close-range, and daytime distress signals, this SOLAS-approved flare pack ensures you are fully equipped to attract attention and guide rescuers in any emergency.

A must-have marine safety kit for trailer boats, launches, and recreational powerboats — when it matters most, be seen fast.


What’s Included

  • 2 x Red Hand Flare(s) – Bright close-range emergency signal (approx. 60s burn)
  • 1 x Orange Hand Smoke Flare(s) – Daytime pinpoint location marker (approx. 60s smoke)

 


Key Features

  • Complete SOLAS-Approved Flare Kit – International marine safety standard

  • Full Distress Signalling Coverage – Offshore, close-range & daytime signals

  • High Visibility Emergency Signals – Seen from long distances by vessels & aircraft

  • Essential Marine Safety Equipment – Recommended for NZ boating

  • Compact Grab-Bag Ready Pack – Easy onboard storage

  • Reliable in Harsh Marine Conditions – Built for real emergencies

  • Trusted Worldwide – Used by commercial & recreational vessels


Why Every NZ Powerboat Should Carry a Flare Pack

A complete flare kit gives you multiple signalling options, dramatically improving your chances of being located quickly in an emergency.

Ideal for:

  • Trailer boats & powerboats

  • Coastal & offshore boating

  • Recreational & commercial vessels

  • Grab bags & emergency safety kits

  • Liferafts & abandon-ship packs

Using a combination of hand flare (close range), and smoke flare (daytime) ensures maximum visibility in all conditions.


How The Signals Work Together

  • Hand Flare – Guides rescuers to your exact location
  • Hand Smoke – Marks position clearly in daylight

Together they form a complete marine distress signalling system.


Technical Overview

  • Product: Powerboat Flare Pack

  • Approval: SOLAS compliant components

  • Signal Types: Hand Flare, Hand Smoke

  • Use: Offshore, close-range & daytime distress signalling

  • Storage: Keep dry, accessible, and within expiry date


NZ Shipping & Safety Information

⚠️ Important:

  • Classified as Dangerous Goods

  • Shipping to business address or Mainfreight depot only

  • Cannot be delivered to residential addresses

  • Use only in genuine emergencies

  • Dispose of expired flares via approved NZ programmes

Note: flares can only be delivered to a business address or marked for Mainfreight depot pickup. They cannot be delivered to a residential address