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Last year in V-bay, I got pulled over and checked by LDWF. I passed across the board with the exception of I didn't have 2011 flares.......


So, I went through my safety checklist the other day to get ready for an upcoming trip. My extinguisher has lost its "juice". never seen that happen before?? but besides that, all my other stuff was in order.

I had flares from every year except last year, and didnt think they expired. I had a total of 18 on the boat, so i decided to try them out.

starting with the oldest first, I got it ready, closed my eyes, and pulled the chain.........Nothin

Out of the 18 flares I had on board, NOT A SINGLE ONE WORKED!!!!!

All of htem were the hand held Orion flares. So, just a heads up. Buy some good flares Folks, it may save you one day.....

I went to west marine to have a look at what they had....They range from 60 to 200 bucks!! All different name brands and models....I think im going to try the 12ga pistol style this time around, and you can bet I'm going to try them out before I hit the water!!!!