I got an email from Boat US stating that a new Federal law requires the use of the engine kill switch lanyard.
Theres a link to the Coast Guard website explaining the requirements, which are a little confusing.
It states:
"All operators of recreational boats less than 26’ in length that have an Engine Cut-Off Device installed."
Then it states:
"Boats less than 26 feet in length that generate more than 115lbs of static thrust (~ 2-3hp) and were built beginning in January 2020. If the boats’ primary helm is inside an enclosed cabin it is not required to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch."
So, what is it? All boats under 26 feet or all boats under 26 feet that were built beginning in January 2020?
If my boat is older than 2020, am I required to use the lanyard?
Here's the USCG page:
Theres a link to the Coast Guard website explaining the requirements, which are a little confusing.
It states:
"All operators of recreational boats less than 26’ in length that have an Engine Cut-Off Device installed."
Then it states:
"Boats less than 26 feet in length that generate more than 115lbs of static thrust (~ 2-3hp) and were built beginning in January 2020. If the boats’ primary helm is inside an enclosed cabin it is not required to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch."
So, what is it? All boats under 26 feet or all boats under 26 feet that were built beginning in January 2020?
If my boat is older than 2020, am I required to use the lanyard?
Here's the USCG page: