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Ok ...... so, what am I talking about ...... well, today in the mail, I received for $14.50, shipping included, from ebay.com ..... a C-Strobe Emergency Signaling Strobe.

It resembles a small, yellowish-green flashlight with a bulbous lens, and is powered by two AA batteries. It is waterproof, does not float, easy to switch on by twisting the top, and produces a very bright 45-lumen white, flashing light.

It comes with a six inch nylon lanyard, as well as two 1 3/4" clip/slots for attaching to a pfd webbing strap.

It looks somewhat like military swimmer equipment.

It is made in China by Xiamen Lonako Industry.

For $1.00 you can buy three AA alkaline Sunbeam batteries at the Meredith Family Dollar which work great to power up this very bright, emergency flasher light.

Whether your vessel is a 10'6" stand up paddle board, or a 47' Fountain go fast-be loud with three roaring engines, this little $14.50 flasher could help make a big emergency difference for boating in the dark.

Highly recommended as a Christmas stocking gift to yourself.