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11th Sep 2026
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Polybottles
Flare Polybottles
Polybottles provide a safe storage space your pyrotechnic flares and other emergency equipment. All of our distress flare packs come with these handy bottles.
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Determining which distress flare to purchase can be tricky, especially if you are new to the boating world. This can make it difficult to choose the appropriate product, especially with the number of choices that available, such as LED/Laser flares and pyrotechnic flares. That’s why we aim to offer the best range of flares the UK has to provide, only sourced from brands you can trust - with our specialist recommendations to help you make a solid investment in your boat maintenance products. If you have any questions, we're here to help. Call us on 01634 295 233, drop us an email or visit our Rochester store.