Do I still have to carry Flare on my boat?

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.

What is the operation time?

Operational life of +20 hours at 75 candelas.

Can its batteries be replaced easily?

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

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

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

Product ID: 334787625

Details

Colour
High Yellow
Finish Type
Unfinished
Light Source Type
Light Emitting
Material
Plastic
Shape
Round

⏳20+ hours continuous runtime

🌊self-righting & floating design

💡360° ultra-bright LED strobe

Description

🚨 Light up your safety game with the future of distress signaling!

EFFORTLESS WATER SURVIVAL TECH - Automatically rights itself and floats—no extra flotation gear needed, so you’re always ready on water.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT READY TO GO - Streamlined design fits anywhere, weighs less than a pound, and eliminates flare expiration worries.
LONG LASTING POWER FOR EXTENDED SAFETY - Over 20 hours of peak brightness—3x longer than USCG minimum—powered by easy-to-replace C-cell batteries.
360 VISIBILITY THAT COMMANDS ATTENTION - Be seen from over 6 miles with a high-intensity LED strobe that ensures no rescue goes unnoticed.
USCG CERTIFIED NIGHT DAY DISTRESS SIGNALS - Carry confidence with Coast Guard-approved electronic flare and distress flag combo—ditch pyrotechnics for good.

The ACR ResQFlare is a USCG-approved electronic distress flare paired with a certified daytime distress flag, offering 360° visibility up to 6 miles and an operational life exceeding 20 hours. Its self-righting, floating design and user-replaceable batteries provide a durable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional pyrotechnic flares, ensuring reliable signaling for both day and night emergencies.

Specifications

ASIN	B08FBJJBQ5
Are Batteries Included	No
Battery Description	Alkaline
Beam Angle	360 Degrees
Best Sellers Rank	#258,626 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ) #44 in Strobe & Safety Lights
Brand	acr
Bulb Shape Size	B11
Colour	High Visibility Yellow
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 725 Reviews
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Finish Type	Unfinished
Finish Types	Unfinished
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.6L x 7W x 21H Centimeters
Item Weight	0.68 Pounds
Light Source Special Features	High Intensity LED Strobe, Morse Code S-O-S Flash, Long Duration
Light Source Type	Light Emitting Diode
Manufacturer	ACR Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	3966
Material	Plastic
Model number	3966
Mounting Type	Floating
Number of Batteries	2 C batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Lights	1
Number of Packs	1
Power Source	Battery Powered
Shade Material	Plastic
Shape	Round
Specification Met	USCG 161.013, USCG 160.072
Style	compact
UPC	791659039663
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Wattage	5 Watts

Reviews

V**R

Great product!

Works as expected. Feel much safer on the water.

6.08.2025

G**Z

Good quality

Perfectly as described Works well

12.05.2026

B**N

Good Product

Just what I need. This would work and there would be no flare burning in the boat. I believe this is a better option.

22.08.2026

A**E

Great safety device

The ACR ResQFlare met my expectations. It is light weight and very bright.

11.12.2023

R**E

Perfect

I was tired of having to replace expired flares on the boat. This doesn’t expire and meets USCG Regs.

13.10.2024

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