Thread: dual use locator beacon question

Hi everyone, this is my first post on the forum.
I have just bought a 5m boat and want to get a locator beacon for safety. Im based in Invercargill and i plan to mainly blat round lake wakatipu, teanau etc. I have no intention of heading out to sea. I also am looking into heading into the hills a bit further as I get more experienced hunting. So… i wondered if guys have any suggestions for a locator beacon that is small enough to take in my pack yet the right type to get me and my family rescued if the boat goes south. Is there such a thing? hoping not to have to buy 2 specific ones.
Suggestions please..