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GAWnCA

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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.
 
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GAWnCA said:
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.
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One more piece of built in safety cannot be bad..........;)

GT :)hand
 
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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.
 
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GAWnCA

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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!
 
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Kill switch

I like the Mercury Switch, their heavy duty, easy to mount and I use a universal Jet Ski Lanyard, the type that comes with all of the most popular kill switch keys, I cut off all keys, attach a stainless steel ring to the Mercury switch key and use the supplied wristlet. Works for me.
 
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Low-performance kill

I also bought the Mercury kill switch, based in part by the comments here. I'm going to use it for remote-kill on 18' Lund Alaskan. Although my cruise speed is low compared to y'all (around 25 mph), I can get bounced around in the semi-open water of the San Juans when the wind kicks up. Haven't been kicked out of my seat yet, but I can imagine a roque wave (or wake!) taking me over the edge.

cheers, GB
 
sleekcrafter

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Merc style switch works great! It will pull off from angle, had a two ball switch prior. Was not happy with the two ball after a while, corrosion set in, causing ignition woes.
 
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Rexone said:
Yeah I know it's spam but you did ask :p

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.
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X2. I have the Merc as well and really like it. Most race boats seem to run them as well. Good enough for my pig
 
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