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When you’re out trolling for fish, this safety kit will be there for you in case of an accident. The Angler Aid Safety Kit provides anglers and boaters a combination of fishing first aid and safety products with the must-have gear every fisherman needs while on the water. The kit includes: Angler Aid Signature First Aid Spray; outdoor first aid supplies; a multi-tool; fuse kits; hose clamps; and a flashlight. The items can all be stored inside a waterproof marine box. $89.99 AT ANGLERAID.COM

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly yet invisible threat for boaters. This battery-operated CO alarm keeps boaters safe with its “Time Weighted Average” (TWA) process, which constantly monitors CO concentration, temperature and time to calculate levels of Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb).

The monitor’s modern design, available in black and white color options, blends in well inside any boat’s cabin. Comes with a wall mount bracket. $117.99 AT DEFENDER.COM

Be prepared in the event of a man overboard accident with the MOB+ system, your very own personal lifeguard. The MOB+ wirelessly stops the engine should you or a passenger fall overboard. The system complies with the mandatory engine cut-off/kill switch requirements in some states. The MOB+ xFOB can be placed inside an xBAND or xTAG (sold separately); if someone wearing an xFOB falls overboard, the engine is shut down within 1 second. Connect up to four people (one captain and three passengers) to the xHUB at the same time. Recommended for boats 25 feet or less.

$219.99 (MOB+ BASEPACK MULTIFOB), PLUS $21.99 (XBAND) AT FELLMARINE.COM

Floating Whistle

When you need rescue most, having a far-reaching whistle can offer peace of mind. Capable of producing 122 decibels to alert attention at long distances, the JetScream Floating Whistle can be heard over most natural and man-made noises. The pea-less construction ensures the whistle won’t clog or freeze, so it can be used in all weather conditions. The compact, flat and buoyant design stores away easily in a pocket, PFD or on a keychain and can be retrieved easily in case it’s dropped in water. $7.99 AT WESTMARINE.COM

Here is one boating safety item you don’t want to pass up on. The new ACR GlobalFix V5 EPIRB combines 406 MHz satellite connectivity with Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality. This means that when the EPIRB is activated it transmits your emergency signal to the global Cospas Sarsat satellite rescue system and also broadcasts an AIS safety message to any AIS-equipped vessel nearby. Another new feature is Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows users to monitor their EPIRB using a smartphone app. $799.95 AT ACRARTEX.COM