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Old 04-05-2021, 06:31 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by TiltonBB View Post
The first time many people become aware of the kill switch lanyard is when the clip falls off the switch and they can't figure out why the boat won't start.
Or when the boat shuts off unexpectedly and wont restart.

I have seen that more than once and in at least one situation where it was dangerous, in the Merrimack river and current was moving fast due to the tide change.

There is value to lanyard kill switches, but I dont agree they are always needed, and a seat switch (like on a lawn mower) would be a huge problem in some boats where you stand more than you sit during operation.

I dont see a perfect perfect solution to the concern some have about out of control boats.
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