<p> 23203</p><p>FOR BLUE WATER, A MAN-OVERBOARD ALARM IS A MUST</p><p>Blue water cruisers, sailors and megayacht deckhands understand the seriousness of a man-overboard situation. When every second matters, the key to a successful recovery is a quick response by crew. Emerald Marine Products' ALERT418™ Man-Overboard System is a water-activated transmitter that instantly sets off a cabin or helm alarm when submerged, without the delay common with systems that rely on satellite signals.</p><p>The ALERT418 Transmitter is a small, lightweight device that's attached to a PFD or harness. It runs on two CR123 lithium batteries and has six flashing LED lights for increased visibility. A red LED flashes when power is low. For wet conditions, a Spray </p><p>Tight Pouch is available.</p><p>When immersed, it sends an instantaneous signal to the ALERT Man-Overboard </p><p>Receiver that automatically triggers a piercing 95dB alarm and bright red flashing light on the display. It can be wired to set a waypoint on a compatible GPS chartplotter, activate external strobes and speakers, and/or stop engines. It's ideal for shorthanded mariners— even if tethered—when alone on watch while others are sleeping.</p><p>Unlike devices that rely on AIS—either by manual activation or equipment such as an auto-inflating PFD—the ALERT418 Man-Overboard System responds immediately. </p><p>There is no satellite lag.</p><p>Some newer man-overboard systems utilize Bluetooth that trigger a smartphone app alarm if the transponder is immersed. Others rely on</p><p>-more-</p><p>-2- proprietary wireless signals that shut down engines if they get beyond a set geofence. </p><p>While adequate for inland and near-shore boaters, offshore mariners need the proven technology that the ALERT418 system provides.</p><p>Widely in use by commercial marine professionals around the world, the ALERT418</p><p>Man-Overboard System comes with a transmitter, receiver, 15" flexible whip antenna, 25' of coaxial cable and mounting hardware. </p><p>Emerald Marine Products' ALERT418 Man-Overboard System starts at $1,088.</p><p>Contact Emerald Marine Products, 6206 1st Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. 800-426-</p><p>4201. [email protected]; www.emeraldmarineproducts.com.</p>