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Powerboat Flare Pack – Complete Marine Distress Flare Kit (SOLAS Approved)
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)
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1 x Orange Hand Smoke Flare(s) – Daytime pinpoint location marker (approx. 60s smoke)
Key Features
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Complete SOLAS-Approved Flare Kit – International marine safety standard
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Full Distress Signalling Coverage – Offshore, close-range & daytime signals
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High Visibility Emergency Signals – Seen from long distances by vessels & aircraft
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Essential Marine Safety Equipment – Recommended for NZ boating
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Compact Grab-Bag Ready Pack – Easy onboard storage
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Reliable in Harsh Marine Conditions – Built for real emergencies
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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:
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Trailer boats & powerboats
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Coastal & offshore boating
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Recreational & commercial vessels
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Grab bags & emergency safety kits
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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
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Hand Smoke – Marks position clearly in daylight
Together they form a complete marine distress signalling system.
Technical Overview
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Product: Powerboat Flare Pack
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Approval: SOLAS compliant components
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Signal Types: Hand Flare, Hand Smoke
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Use: Offshore, close-range & daytime distress signalling
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Storage: Keep dry, accessible, and within expiry date
NZ Shipping & Safety Information
⚠️ Important:
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Classified as Dangerous Goods
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Shipping to business address or Mainfreight depot only
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Cannot be delivered to residential addresses
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Use only in genuine emergencies
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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