Davis Emergency Radar Reflector

The Davis Emergency Radar Reflector (Model 151) is a compact, lightweight safety device engineered for small boats and recreational watercraft that operate in areas with commercial traffic or during low-visibility conditions. This radar reflector deploys instantly when needed and stores flat for convenient onboard stowage—critical for boaters who need emergency visibility without sacrificing deck space.

The unit expands to 11.5 inches in diameter when deployed and features three perpendicular reflecting planes that bounce radar signals back to vessel traffic control systems and commercial shipping radar from all directions. This geometric design ensures effective radar return regardless of the angle of approach—critical for collision avoidance in busy shipping lanes or during offshore operations. The reflector is constructed from a special plastic-metal foil laminate that resists corrosion and peeling, addressing the primary durability challenge in marine environments where salt spray and constant moisture exposure degrade standard materials over time.

Weekend fishermen operating in areas with commercial vessel traffic, offshore anglers transiting shipping lanes, and boat owners who cruise coastal waters or in crowded anchorages benefit most from this reflector. Installation takes seconds with no tools required, and the assembly-disassembly design means the reflector can be deployed only when offshore or in mixed-traffic areas, then stowed below deck during in-port operations. At 1 pound, it adds negligible weight to the vessel while providing a reliable second layer of collision avoidance alongside electronic positioning systems and navigation lights.