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						quality of construction
				 
				
							
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						compliance with U.S.C.G. Navigation Rules for "vessels under oars"
				 
							
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						loss-proof, impact resistant fastening system
				 
							
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						ease of attachment/detachment
				 
							
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						battery life (100+ hours)
				 
							
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						lamp: 2-LED bright white
				 
							
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						lamp life (10,000 hours)
				 
							
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						buoyancy: floats if dropped overboard
				 
							
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						submersible to 1000 feet (300 meters)
				 
			
						
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						body and Lexan lens capable of sustaining direct impact
				 
								
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						resistance to UV (sunlight) and salt corrosion
				 
							
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						reconfigurable: lenses, LED modules, extension kit
				 
							
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						replacement parts available separately: lens, LED module, body, base, cable/clip
				 
							
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						user-replaceable standard batteries (AA) included
				 
							
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						portability: compactness of size/weight
				 
							
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						high visibility (both diffuse and direct line of sight to LED point light source)
				 
							
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						alternative uses on water: deck light, anchor light, electric torch, flashlight
				 
								
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						freestanding: alternative use onshore include tent/table light
				 
									
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						compliance with international navigational lighting standards
				 
								
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						compliance with SOLAS and USA inland regs
				 
							
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						Company reputation and track record