Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

[marcoalza]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

Still, I will not use one. If you use common sense, you won't need to use it...

My friend, accidents can happen no matter how careful you are. I'm sure you are a careful boater but unfortunately, there are others that aren't and they use the same waters as all of us.
As I metioned above, I only used mine in rough seas but after reading the story above I will use it all the time - not just for my sake but for the family and anyone else who is within reach of that nasty, nasty twirly thing.

 

[Steve Marsh]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

Still, I will not use one. If you use common sense, you won't need to use it... IE. When I go to the bow or on the swimstep of my boat, I put the engine in neutral.

Let's hope these are not famous last words. You are relying on other people to have common sense.... very risky.

 

[WastinGas]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

Yikes def sad to see. i wasnt aware of folks being air lifed for non life threatening causes?!?!?

 

[emilsr]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

I don't come up on plane without the kill switch lanyard any more. Have seen too many incidents that were preventable. The jet ski guys have a velcro strap that goes around your wrist and attaches to the lanyard cable; that's a good option if you don't have a d ring to attach the lanyard to.

Now if I can just train myself to put the PFD on before planing I'll be good to go.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

Not to stir the pot, but why is a kill switch only on an outboard and not an I/O? As others mentioned, the prop blade is turning...regardless whether it's an I/O, OB or IB.

It isn't only on outboards. My current boat has two.

My 24' Chris Craft (V-P 5.7) had one, too. Spent the first season clipping it to my belt when conditions were rough. In the off-season, I needed to remove the ignition switch to fix a connection- that's when I found out the kill switch wasn't connected to anything. :redface:

 

[jrs_diesel]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

In the off-season, I needed to remove the ignition switch to fix a connection- that's when I found out the kill switch wasn't connected to anything. :redface:

Wouldn't be a bad idea to test them occasionally.

I have 3 outboards, but only one has a kill switch (they're small outboards). I have planned on installing a kill switch on the two that don't have one.

 

[DJ]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

I ALWAYS use it. It's like second nature, just as seat belts, in the car.

I've had people qustion me. My reply: "hey, do know where we are, do you know how to operate the boat, can you drag me into the boat???"

They understand, after that.

 

[DaNinja]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

I ALWAYS use it. It's like second nature, just as seat belts, in the car.

I've had people qustion me. My reply: "hey, do know where we are, do you know how to operate the boat, can you drag me into the boat???"

They understand, after that.

It's habit now. Like a seatbelt, I don't feel right without it. I also tell my passengers that if they see me at the helm without the lanyard attached, they are free to bring it to my attention. I think only the admiral has ever made that correction...once.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Guys, use your killswitch laynyard.

Wouldn't be a bad idea to test them occasionally.

I have 3 outboards, but only one has a kill switch (they're small outboards). I have planned on installing a kill switch on the two that don't have one.

It was a 'DUH ! ' moment for sure, what else can I say?