Electronic “Flares” for Cruisers
February 15, 2019
The United States Coast Guard requires that all boats operating in coastal waters or on the high seas carry a selection of visual distress signals.
The United States Coast Guard requires that all boats operating in coastal waters or on the high seas carry a selection of visual distress signals.
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