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Historical deal record
Checked August 31, 2026: West Marine still displays a $6.24 sale price (reduced from $24.99), but the retailer marks this item Out Of Stock and offers back-in-stock notification instead of a purchasable listing.
West Marine lists the Panther Vision Flateye 500-lumen rechargeable flashlight for $6.24, down from $24.99—a 75% discount. It was listed in stock when checked on August 29, 2026.
This West Marine listing is currently out of stock.
This is a genuinely useful low-cost add-on for a boat’s dry box, tool bag or trailer kit. It is compact, rechargeable and bright enough for ordinary inspection and cleanup jobs. The catch: it is splash-resistant, not submersible, and it uses an older Micro-USB charging cable.
Deal snapshot
| Product | Panther Vision Flateye 500 Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $6.24 |
| Displayed previous price | $24.99 |
| Displayed savings | $18.75, or 75% |
| Availability | Listed in stock when checked August 29, 2026 |
| West Marine SKU | 21122999 |
Why this one made the Deal Dock
At full price, the Flateye competes with many compact rechargeable lights. At $6.24, it becomes an inexpensive backup light that can earn its place aboard without pretending to replace purpose-built navigation or emergency equipment.
The flattened body is easier to store than a rolling cylindrical flashlight, and the product includes its charging cable. According to the product information supplied through West Marine, its three output levels are approximately:
- High: 510 lumens for about 2 hours
- Medium: 257 lumens for about 4 hours
- Low: 13 lumens for about 46 hours
The listing also describes IPX4 water resistance and shock resistance up to 3 meters. IPX4 means splash resistance; it does not mean the light can be submerged.
Good uses on a boat
- Checking a bilge, battery compartment or trailer connection
- Finding gear in a dark locker
- Keeping a rechargeable backup in a dry box
- Using the low mode for longer-duration close work
- Adding an inexpensive light to a boat-cleaning or maintenance kit
A flashlight is useful after dark, but it does not replace learning the markers and chart symbols in our beginner boat-navigation guide.
Reasons to skip it
- You need a submersible light: this listing is IPX4, not a dive or overboard-recovery light.
- You want USB-C: the included charging connection is Micro-USB.
- You are buying only one low-cost item online: shipping can erase the value of a $6.24 deal, so check the cart total or store-pickup option.
- You need required safety equipment: a general flashlight is not a substitute for U.S. Coast Guard-required lights, approved distress signals or other mandated gear.
New owners should work through the full U.S. beginner boating-safety equipment checklist before spending money on convenience accessories.
Our verdict
Worth considering at $6.24. Panther Vision is an established lighting brand, the product is standalone and useful, and the 75% discount is large enough to matter. Treat it as a compact task or backup light, keep it dry, charge it periodically and do not confuse its high lumen number with an approved navigation or distress-light rating.
Purchase link removed because the item is currently out of stock at West Marine.
Price and stock checked August 29, 2026. Deal Dock posts are snapshots, not guarantees; verify the final item, price, pickup availability and shipping charge before ordering.
Fuel-vapor safety: We have not verified an ignition-protection rating for this flashlight. Do not operate it in a bilge, battery compartment or other space containing gasoline vapor or flammable gases; waterproof does not mean ignition-protected.