McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB with Auto-Housing | 4Boats

Rugged, commercial‑grade G8 406 MHz EPIRB with built‑in AIS and multi‑GNSS (including Galileo), optimised for MEOSAR search and rescue.

• 406 MHz MEOSAR‑compatible distress beacon (with 121.5 MHz homing)
• Built‑in AIS for nearby vessel alerting
• Multi‑GNSS receiver including Galileo for rapid, accurate fixes
• 360° high‑intensity strobe for night visibility
• Accidental activation protection to prevent false alerts
• Sealed electronic and battery units; rugged construction for commercial use
• 10‑year battery life
• Float‑free auto housing with hydrostatic release; fits existing mounting holes; magnet deactivates sea contacts

The unit is supplied in an auto‑housing with a hydrostatic release unit that frees the beacon if the vessel is submerged; includes safety/float‑free bracket and hands‑free carry strap for easy deployment.