Re: Safety question ....
Good answer .
Mine are getting old , even though the gauges read fine .
$12 each is cheap insurance , and , I'll keep the old ones for backup / spares .
FYI , dry chem extinguishers should be shaken every so often , as the dry chem can cake in the bottom and render it virtually useless .
NOT the thing you want to have happen when you have a need for it to work .
Don't just glance at the gauge before every trip , take it off of the mount , turn it upside down and give it a good shaking for 30 seconds to a minute .
It could very well save your rig , maybe your life .
For the small waters I boat on , flares are not a great concern , although I do carry them .
They make GREAT fire starters should you happen to need one in an emergency , like capsizing or sinking in cold weather .
I also carry a dry bag with survival gear(multi-tool , folding saw , fire starter , couple of trash bags , headlamp , first-aid kit , and , a change of dry clothes).
The bag is never tied down or stuffed in a compartment , it is left on the deck so it has minimal chance of getting trapped in the hull if I do sink or capsize.
Also , it is a bright yellow color , so , it is easily visible in low light conditions , and , it has 2 pack straps so it is easily used as a back pack .
Yes , it floats . I checked that TWICE , lol .
Chance favors the prepared mind .
