Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit - Flare & Smoke
Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit - Flare & Smoke — Product description
The Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit puts three ways to call for help in one compact pack: an orange handheld smoke signal for daylight, a 950-candela eco-friendly red handheld flare for night, and a safety whistle on a lanyard. One kit, around-the-clock coverage for lakes and inland water.
The Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit is a small, grab-and-go safety pack built for boaters who spend their time on lakes and inland water. It puts three ways to call for help in one place: an orange handheld smoke signal, an eco-friendly red handheld flare rated at 950 candela, and a safety whistle on a lanyard. One kit covers you around the clock, which is the whole point of a day/night signal.
Here's the simple logic behind it. Smoke and light get seen differently depending on the time of day. In daylight, a bright orange plume of smoke stands out against the water and sky far better than a flame does, so that's what you reach for. After dark, or under heavy overcast, the 950-candela red handheld flare is what carries. Red reads as distress to anyone who sees it, and the brightness gives searchers a point to steer toward. Carry both and you're covered whenever trouble finds you.
The safety whistle rounds out the kit for close-range signaling. When another boat, a paddler, or someone on shore is within earshot but hasn't spotted you, a few sharp blasts cut through wind and engine noise in a way your voice can't. It rides on the included lanyard, so it's always within reach, clipped to a PFD or stowed in a console pocket.
This is the kind of gear you buy once and hope you never open. Keep it somewhere dry and easy to grab, tell your crew where it lives, and check the dates on the pyrotechnic signals as they come up so everything's ready when it counts. It's a sensible starter set for a small runabout, a jon boat, a kayak, or a pontoon that stays on inland lakes, and it's compact enough that there's no excuse to leave it at the dock.
Orion has been making emergency flares and signaling gear for close to a century, so you're getting signals from a name boaters and first responders already trust. If you're building a safety kit for the season or replacing signals that have aged out, this covers the basics without overthinking it.
Key Features
- 950-candela eco-friendly red handheld flare for night and low-light distress signaling
- Orange handheld smoke signal for high-visibility daytime signaling against water and sky
- Safety whistle for close-range audible signaling over wind and engine noise
- Included lanyard keeps the whistle and signals within reach on a PFD or in a console
- Day and night coverage in one compact grab-and-go kit
- Sized for lakes and inland waters, ideal for runabouts, jon boats, kayaks, and pontoons
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Orion reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit |
|---|---|
| Brand | Orion |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 236 |
| UPC | 077403102365 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Orange Handheld Smoke Signal, 1 Eco-Friendly Red Handheld Flare, 1 Safety Whistle, 1 Lanyard |
| Red Flare Brightness | 950 Candela |
| Flare Type | Eco-Friendly Red Handheld Flare |
| Smoke Signal Type | Orange Handheld Smoke Signal |
| Audible Signal | Safety Whistle |
| Signaling Conditions | Day and Night |
| Recommended Use | Lake and Inland Boating |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Orion Lake Boat Day/Night Signal Kit?
The kit includes one orange handheld smoke signal, one eco-friendly red handheld flare, one safety whistle, and a lanyard. That covers both daytime and nighttime signaling in a single pack.
What's the difference between the smoke signal and the flare?
They're built for different light. The orange smoke signal is your daytime tool, since a plume of colored smoke shows up against water and sky better than a flame does in sunlight. The red handheld flare is for night and low light, where its bright light carries and reads as distress.
How bright is the red flare?
The eco-friendly red handheld flare is rated at 950 candela. That brightness gives searchers a clear point of light to steer toward after dark or under heavy overcast.
Is this kit meant for lakes and inland water?
Yes. It's set up as a lake boat day-night signal kit, so it's a sensible fit for runabouts, jon boats, kayaks, and pontoons that stay on inland lakes and calmer water.
What's the safety whistle for?
Close-range signaling. When another boat, a paddler, or someone on shore is within earshot but hasn't spotted you, a few sharp blasts cut through wind and engine noise better than your voice. The lanyard keeps it clipped to a PFD or stowed where you can grab it fast.
Do the flare and smoke signal expire?
Pyrotechnic signals carry printed dates, so check them as they come up and replace anything that has aged out. Store the kit somewhere dry and easy to reach, and make sure your crew knows where it lives.
