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Kill Switch

What does anyone think about a kill switch in boats used for pleasure only? We had a fatal accident up here over the week-end. A guy wrecked his Sanger pickle fork jet hydro making the last run for the day. I was thinking that it might be a good idea to have the boat shut down in the event the driver is pitched out.

Originally Posted by GAWnCA

What does anyone think about a kill switch in boats used for pleasure only? We had a fatal accident up here over the week-end. A guy wrecked his Sanger pickle fork jet hydro making the last run for the day. I was thinking that it might be a good idea to have the boat shut down in the event the driver is pitched out.

One more piece of built in safety cannot be bad..........

GT

So what's the best way to set it up and best source for the actual mechanisim.

It actually depends upon the boat in my opinion. A Sea Ray family cruiser might not benefit but those of us who have enough horsepower in slivers of fiberglass would be wise to have one attached to the driver at all times.

It's not only wise for our safety but for others as well.

Originally Posted by GAWnCA

So what's the best way to set it up and best source for the actual mechanisim.

Yeah I know it's spam but you did ask

I consider the Mercury Switches the best, but the T&H's are fine for a pleasure boat that is not real fast.

They are not hard to install... basic wiring. They simply wire into the ignition circuit and break the current flow should the switch deploy.

In the case of a magneto ignition (different switch) they ground the mag which kills it.

Any boat that the throttle will not return on it's own a kill switch is a must!

I'm thinking total shutdown.

I'm sold! I'll get the Merc switch ordered. Need other parts for the dash anyway.

Originally Posted by Rexone

Yeah I know it's spam but you did ask

I consider the Mercury Switches the best, but the T&H's are fine for a pleasure boat that is not real fast.

They are not hard to install... basic wiring. They simply wire into the ignition circuit and break the current flow should the switch deploy.

In the case of a magneto ignition (different switch) they ground the mag which kills it.

is the mercury switch a stronger style ? just curious why
you like them better

Originally Posted by Outlaw

is the mercury switch a stronger style? just curious why you like them better

I was wondering the same thing.

Hey Outlaw (use to be my trucker handle back in the day) you did a nice job on your Eliminator.

Originally Posted by GAWnCA

I was wondering the same thing.

Hey Outlaw (use to be my trucker handle back in the day) you did a nice job on your Eliminator.

Thats funny "trucker Handle" lol mine was Barracuda I drove a tanker for several years, still have my CDL.

thanks I wish it was on the water, but I'm not going to rush it now.

I hauled heavy equipment for about 15 years interstate. Most all were permit loads.

I hear you on taking your time on the boat. I plan on doing the same with my 16' Tahiti. I want it to alomst be show quailty when I get done. But it will be a river jet!