Manoverboard Mk9 vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

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The Pains Wessex Manoverboard Mk9 and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Light Intensity — Manoverboard Mk9 is 2 cd vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at >3 cd.

Manoverboard Mk9
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Specification comparison

Specification Manoverboard Mk9 SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Smoke Duration 900 s
Smoke Color Orange
Light Intensity 2 cd >3 cd
Weight 3.3 kg
Weight (with bracket) 3.85 kg
Dimensions 375 x 183 mm
Temperature Range +1 - +30 C
LED Bulbs 2 x 3.6V 2A
Lifebuoy Weight 4.0 kg
Drop Test 56 m
UN Number UN0507
Hazard Class 1.4S
Part Number 9537800
Visibility Range 2 nm
Beam Pattern 360 degrees
Battery Life (30C) >40 hours
Battery Life (-1C) >24 hours
Battery Type 2x AA Lithium (L91)
Drop Test Height 76 m
Activation Type Automatic (water-activated)
Material UV-resistant polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification Manoverboard Mk9 SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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Manoverboard Mk9
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