Clear Your Jet Ski Glove Box: The Sirius Signal C-1004 Safety Kit

The Sunset Trap: Why Jet Skiers Need a Portable Emergency Light

Most jet skiers never plan to be on the water after dark. You leave the dock at 5:00 PM for a quick run, expecting to be back well before sunset. But what happens if the engine stops, you hit a sandbar, or you run out of fuel?

In August 2025, a couple in Lower New York Bay experienced this exact nightmare. Their PWC became disabled around 8:00 PM. As the sun went down, they were left drifting in the dark, invisible to passing boat traffic. They spent 12 hours in the water before being rescued the next morning. When you are sitting low in the waves on a disabled jet ski, you are virtually impossible to see without a dedicated distress signal.

The End of Pyrotechnic Flares

As of April 2026, the USCG has officially retired traditional flares on its own vessels. For PWC riders, this is the best move for your safety as well. Traditional flares burn at 3,000 degrees and can easily melt through a plastic PWC hatch or a life vest. The Sirius Signal C-1004 replaces those fire hazards with a high-intensity LED and Infrared (IR) strobe that runs for hours, not seconds.

Engineered for the Jet Ski “Sweat Zone”

Jet ski hulls are a nightmare for electronics. It is a hot, salt-air environment where standard “water-resistant” gear goes to die.

• IP69 Waterproof Rating: Most marine gear is rated IP67. The Sirius Signal C-1004 is IP69-rated — the highest possible level of protection. It is built to handle high-pressure water jets and total submersion.
• Hatch Sweat Protection: We packaged the C-1004 into the SB-3L soft-sided bag. Unlike hard plastic cases that rattle and crack, this bag molds to your storage bin and adds a layer of protection against the persistent condensation found in PWC hatches.

The “Glove Box” Fit: Sea-Doo & Yamaha Specs

We designed the PWC SB-3L safety kit to solve the storage war on flagship models:

• Sea-Doo FishPro Owners: Your glove box is exactly 0.8 gallons. That is the precise footprint of the SB-3L kit. It is the only full-compliance safety system that fits in the one compartment you can reach without leaving your seat.
• Yamaha FX Owners: You have a massive 35-gallon front hatch, but it is a notorious “sweat zone.” The SB-3L keeps your kit organized at the top of the hatch instead of sliding to the bottom where you can’t reach it.

Advanced Visibility: The IR Advantage

If you are stranded at night, the Coast Guard will likely be searching for you using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). The C-1004 features a Non-Visible Infrared (IR) strobe that alternates with the white SOS signal. To a rescue helicopter, this IR strobe makes you glow like a beacon on their sensors, cutting through the visual clutter of the waves.

Secure Your Gear with 12’ Paracord

In a PWC emergency, losing your gear to the current is a real risk. We’ve included 12 feet of high-strength paracord in the 3L-SB Dry Bag Kit for added security.

• Tie it down: Use the paracord to tether the 3L bag to an internal mounting point or your seat handle.
• Stay connected: If you have to abandon ship, use the cord to attach the electronic flare to your person. The C-1004 floats, and by tethering it to your shoulder, you stay visible to rescue crews while keeping your hands free.

One-Time Investment, Years of Security

Stop the 3-year cycle of buying and disposing of hazardous chemical flares. The Sirius Signal C-1004 uses lithium batteries designed for a long shelf life and years of reliable standby power. It is a one-time purchase that makes sure you helps rescuers find you if your “quick ride” lasts longer than the sun.

Clear your hatch. Upgrade your safety. Ride with the gear the pros use.