McMurdo Smartfind E5.
The New Generation
406MHz Satellite EPIRB.

Meeting the demands of both recreational boaters and deep sea ships, the new McMurdo Smartfind heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB Technology.

The GMDSS rules require all vessels over 300gt to carry a float free EPIRB. This has been extended by the South African Authorities to include fishing vessels and now also includes leisure craft and small commercial vessels in Category A which are licensed to operate more than 40 miles offshore. By July 2006 this would also have included craft in Category B & C which are licensed to operate between 5 and 40 miles offshore. However SAMSA has granted an extension until June 2007 for these classes of vessel, see News.

McMurdo’s EPIRB features a compact and functional design with a small mounting footprint.

• GMDSS compliant, EU wheelmark and SAMSA approved
• Satellite location, Global distress alerting
• Unique Carrysafe bracket for transportation of the
  manual unit
• Small and lightweight
• Fully enclosed housing for Float Free version
• 6-year shelf life on the battery
• Non-hazardous battery may be airfreighted.
• Protected from inadvertent operation while in its bracket

For GMDSS compliance, the E5a 406MHz Satellite EPIRB has a slimline fully enclosed float free housing. The McMurdo E5 EPIRB is also available with a quick release bulkhead mounting bracket for carry-off situations, type E5m. In both cases the unit will automatically operate if removed from the bracket and placed in sea water.

Smartfind E5 In Manual Bracket
R 4491

The E5 EPIRB may be fitted in either the manual release bracket or the automatic float free bracket. Therefore upgrading from manual to float free operation is straight forward.

See also the G5 version with integral 12 channel GPS.

*Prices subject to change. RSA Residents please add 14% VAT