Every year, 60% of lightning related accidents occur near water. Whether you’re out on the water working hard or boating for pleasure, safety isn’t negotiable. From pleasure crafts to boat building, it’s essential to stay aware when dangerous lightning is in striking range as strikes can occur from up to 25 miles away.
The chance of a boat being struck by lightning is 1 in 1,000! With odds like that, it’s essential to protect life and property. Lightning can cause severe damage to some of the most expensive parts of a boat, including electronics. Knowing lightning is imminent can provide precious time to batten down & seek safety.
Recently, lightning caused four pontoon boats to catch fire in St. Lucie County. While it happened overnight and no one was injured, it’s an ominous reminder to stay aware when lightning is in the area.
The TALOS® portable lightning detector comes with a mount for easy mounting onto your boat. You can also take it with you as the detector is portable. Take it with you anywhere you are on the water!
**When you first activate the unit, it will start out in “normal mode,” which means the device is actively listening for any storm activity. When you press the ON button twice, this will put the device into auto-sleep mode, and when motion is detected, it will turn on. If no motion is detected for 30 minutes, the unit goes back to sleep.
The device should be kept at least three feet away from any other devices emitting electrical noise. This ensures that you won’t receive any false positive signals, and if you see the devices flash through all three colors, this means that the unit is detecting interference. This system is easy to read and interpret, which makes lightning detection for boating a breeze.
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Whether you’re on a cruiser, yacht, or pontoon, our boating lightning safety system is your advanced, versatile solution for increasing lightning awareness on your watercraft. * While mainly designed for OEMS, customers can also buy and easily install the unit themselves. Contact us at 727-532-6144 or sales@taloslightningdetectors.com to get started today!
Wakeboard Boats
Water Ski Boats
Bass Boats
Kayaks
Pontoon Boats
Center Console Boats
Deck Boats
Dinghy/Tenders
Luxury Yachts
Sport Fishing Yachts
Cruisers
& Many More…
TALOS®️ Advanced Features | Other Lightning Detectors |
The Brightest LEDs for Lightning Detection Devices on the Market |
Contains 1 LED |
The Loudest Device – Audible in Noisy Environments |
May be Difficult to Hear in Noisy Environments |
Continual Flashing & Beeping (up to 15 Minutes, or Danger is over 25 mi) |
Lower Frequency of Alerts |
Waterproof – Built to Weather the Storm |
NOT Waterproof |
Designed for Outdoor Use |
Indoor Use Only |
Stand Alone Device – Needs No Data Connection |
Phones Need Data Connection |
Automatic Brightness Control | No Automatic Brightening or Dimming |
Real Time Alerts Based on Your Location | Alerts May Be Delayed or Come From Tower Location |
Easy to Understand Alerts | May Be Difficult to Read or Hear |
False Signal Rejection Technology | More False Positives Detected |