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ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966

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About this item

  • ResQFlare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic flares (U.S.A. only) | Waterproof (IP67)
  • Bright light in all directions (360° visibility) | Light weight and compact in size | Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
  • Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary) | Visible over 6 miles | Includes Distress Flag (Certified under USCG 160.072 as Daytime Visual Distress Signal)
  • User Replaceable C-Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not Included) | High intensity LED strobe maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 20 hours or greater (room temperature)
  • Operational life of 20 hours is over 3 times longer than USCG requirement for maintaining peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd | Durable design


Product Description

ResQFlare light

USCG-Approved Flare for Boat Distress

Safe, Reliable, Friendly Alternative to Pyrotechnic Flares

The ResQFlare is a USCG-approved electronic flare kit that boosts boating safety. It emits SOS in Morse Code for 20+ hours—three times longer than pyrotechnic flares. Family-safe with no flame, it uses replaceable 2 C batteries, providing reliable, long-lasting performance.

ResQFlare Specifications

Battery C Cell Alkaline Batteries (x2) (Not Included)
Battery Replacement Replace Batteries Annually
Light Source High Efficiency 0.5W LED (x7)
Light Color White
Operation Time ≥20 hrs over 75 cd (room temperature)
Activation Manual
One-time purchase

High intensity LED strobe

  • No expiration date
  • Family safe (no burning flame)
  • Easy to operate (so even your kids and first-time boaters can operate it in the event of an emergency)
  • No issues with the existing stringent mandatory disposal requirements for pyrotechnic flares (legally considered as hazardous materials)
  • Waterproof and Buoyant
ResQFlare light
ResQFlare displaying batteries

  • Carrying the ResQFlare and Distress Flag allows U.S. boaters to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares on vessels up to 65' on the Great Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on waters with a passage to the sea at least two miles wide.

  • Operational life of +20 hours at 75 candelas.

  • Yes, the light requires two C Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not included)

ResQFlare light

ResQFlare

  • ResQFlare is a high-intensity LED Electronic Distress Boat Flare.
  • C Cell Alkaline Batteries (x2) (Batteries not included)
  • High Efficiency LED (x7)
  • White Light LED
  • Signaling Daytime Distress Flag
ResQFlare PRO

ResQFlare PRO

  • ResQFlare PRO introduces cutting edge SOS distress signaling technology.
  • 123 Lithium Batteries (x8) (Batteries not included)
  • High Efficiency LEDs (x17)
  • Red Orange (x8 2 Watt LEDs) / Cyan (x8 3 Watt LEDs)
  • Signaling Daytime Distress Flag

Having the ResQFlare and Distress Flag kit together allows boaters to forego the requirement for traditional pyrotechnic flares when on vessels up to 65’ in length, boating on the Great Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on any body of water with a passageway to the sea at least two miles wide. Vessels less than 16’ are not required to carry a Day Visual Distress Signal but must still carry a Night Visual Distress Signal. This makes the ResQFlare a more than viable alternative to pyrotechnic flares for vessels of this size as well.


jean campeau
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2025
works well but is only a flasshing light
C Withers
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
Great alternative to buying flares for boat every 2 years because they expired.
Ed M
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
Great replacement for costly, and quick to expire flares.
Dewitt Jones
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Just what I’ve been needing. User friendly and great for nonflammable use on the boat. Fast shipping
prabbit
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
Easy to use. Takes 2 C batteries. It's a bit pricey for what it as, as they all are for a coast guard approved SOS light. I picked this one from the others as it's more sized like a flashlight. The others were much more bulky. I made a "coast guard" package for the boat with all the requirements in like a small lunch bag which fit everything perfectly.
Adrian Dewick
Reviewed in Australia on February 6, 2024
Very hand and I don’t have to buy flares so saves money in the long run 👍Was cheaper to buy on Amazon and ship in from the USA than buy from BCFGo figure
Vanderson
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
I bought this for my boat as an additional safety device. Works as advertised.
Roger Goldstone
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2024
I was tired of having to replace expired flares on the boat. This doesn’t expire and meets USCG Regs.
Arthur T.
Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2024
latest technology
Andrew McAuliffe
Reviewed in Australia on December 11, 2023
The ACR ResQFlare met my expectations. It is light weight and very bright.
Dave
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
I have other ACR devises and they are all well build and perform exceptionally well. I expect nothing less from this SOS Strobe. Much smaller in size than competitive units with a longer battery life. While I did not test the water resistance of this unit, it appears to have a good water tight seal. It's exactly as advertised.
Cape Dory Sailor
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
Another brand is the Amazon recommended for this type of USGS approved pyrotechnic replacement. While I haven't owned any other brand, most of the reviews of the commonly recommended device mention that it's pretty dim, and it's also usually more expensive than the ACR ResQFlare.The ACR "flare" is super bright; blindingly so. I have no question it would be able to be seen for miles.The flag (day signal) is also a lot nicer than any of the others that I've had; it even came with ties, ready to hoist.It seems well made, and is intuitive enough to use. It might be a little hard to twist on for someone with weak hands, but that's my only complaint.It's still an expensive bit of gear for what it is, but I am sure part of that is paying for the certification process. It's not often that I feel like I got an okay value when talking about a specialized bit of boat gear, but this might be an exception.
Terrillja
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
I purchased this for inshore kayaking as part of my emergency kit. Is it required by state or USCG? No. But it’s a small, relatively inexpensive thing to have. Of note, this comes with a distress flag, but no batteries. I would love to see lithium batteries available for this as alkaline batteries all leak with time so I’m a bit nervous about that, perhaps in he future a lithium ion version will be available. I was hoping this would fit in a pelican 1060 dry box, unfortunately it’s just a bit too large in diameter but I’ll make it work. I also have an ACR strobe on my PFD, glad a major manufacturer is making these now. Switch is easy enough to turn but also takes a deliberate effort, which reduces risk of accidental use and not being available when needed.