Backup Kill Switch Keys and Lanyards

[HangOutdoors]

I just purchased a couple extra Kill Switch Keys and Lanyards. I was thinking about it, and if the person wearing the one I have now goes overboard and the boat drifts away a bit and the person can't get back, who ever is in the boat won't be able to start the engines and get back to me. Also since I carry backups on everything, figured it best to have extra for the time a person thinks its funny to grab my kill switch while I am docked somewhere away from the boat. I have heard that happening before, whether true or not I am unsure. I got the multi one with many keys, in case I possibly could lend assistance to another watercraft in the rare chance they have lost theirs. Will just mark the one with tape that works on our boats.

Pretty sure some where in a thread here someone mentioned this and got me thinking. I swear I thought I did this last year but cannot find an order or them in the boat cabinet.

Amazon.com : DTLgear Universal Outboard Kill Switch Keys - 11 Keys & Lanyard - 60" Long : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Quad]

I did the same thing - stays attached to the keys, but not engaged on the kills witch.

 

[Quad]

I'm still on the fence about getting a wireless MOB system.

 

[svana]

Not sure if the newer boats have the same clip type, but I picked one up that looked identical to my lanyard from the Bezos Shopping Network for like $8 - no janitors keychain worth of clips needed. Looks like it’s not available, but there’s this 4 pack available if you wanted to store one on the boat, one in your nightstand and still have a few left over to hand out as Christmas gifts lol

 

[RobbieO]

I just purchased a couple extra Kill Switch Keys and Lanyards. I was thinking about it, and if the person wearing the one I have now goes overboard and the boat drifts away a bit and the person can't get back, who ever is in the boat won't be able to start the engines and get back to me. Also since I carry backups on everything, figured it best to have extra for the time a person thinks its funny to grab my kill switch while I am docked somewhere away from the boat. I have heard that happening before, whether true or not I am unsure. I got the multi one with many keys, in case I possibly could lend assistance to another watercraft in the rare chance they have lost theirs. Will just mark the one with tape that works on our boats.

Pretty sure some where in a thread here someone mentioned this and got me thinking. I swear I thought I did this last year but cannot find an order or them in the boat cabinet.

Amazon.com : DTLgear Universal Outboard Kill Switch Keys - 11 Keys & Lanyard - 60" Long : Sports & Outdoors

I have doubles of everything, including extra hitch pin, hold downs etc. Still need to get an extra plug.

 

[Quad]

This is the one I ordered extras of:
Yamaha 682-82556-00-00 Emergency Stop Lanyard; 682825560000 Made by Yamaha

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

I just purchased a couple extra Kill Switch Keys and Lanyards. I was thinking about it, and if the person wearing the one I have now goes overboard and the boat drifts away a bit and the person can't get back, who ever is in the boat won't be able to start the engines and get back to me. Also since I carry backups on everything, figured it best to have extra for the time a person thinks its funny to grab my kill switch while I am docked somewhere away from the boat. I have heard that happening before, whether true or not I am unsure. I got the multi one with many keys, in case I possibly could lend assistance to another watercraft in the rare chance they have lost theirs. Will just mark the one with tape that works on our boats.

Pretty sure some where in a thread here someone mentioned this and got me thinking. I swear I thought I did this last year but cannot find an order or them in the boat cabinet.

Amazon.com : DTLgear Universal Outboard Kill Switch Keys - 11 Keys & Lanyard - 60" Long : Sports & Outdoors

Did the same a while back for the reasons you listed...

 

[knoxboatin]

With the new laws regarding lanyard use, I am wondering if anyone has found a better way to attach it to themselves than the hard metal clip that comes on the factory lanyard. In shorts and a t-shirt it's not very easy to attach it to anything on me.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Wrist strap velcro like jet ski. I bought a couple of each. Just to have. MAKE SURE, that when you put the wrist strap on that it cannot slip over your hand and come off.

Amazon.com: Yamaha Superjet SJ Waverunner GP XL VX VXR Raider LX SHO New Wrist Band Lanyard: Health & Personal Care

Amazon.com: Atlantis Pro Floating Wrist Strap: Automotive

 

[RobbieO]

Amazon.com: Superjet SJ Waverunner GP XL VX VXR Raider LX SHO New Wrist Band : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Superjet SJ Waverunner GP XL VX VXR Raider LX SHO New Wrist Band : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[RobbieO]

With the new laws regarding lanyard use, I am wondering if anyone has found a better way to attach it to themselves than the hard metal clip that comes on the factory lanyard. In shorts and a t-shirt it's not very easy to attach it to anything on me.

I had hoped the wristbands would fit around my shin. They do not. Have to wear on your wrist.

 

[Babin Farms]

I have a small aluminum carabiner that I just clip to the waistband of my trunks. Holds well enough that I often forget about it and kill the engines on my way to the bow or swimdeck.

 

[Elliott]

I installed the Fell Marine MOB system; it was easy. I bought a neck lanyard for the FOB, and I bought another FOB and wrist holder. Everything was under $300. With the planned enforcement of the new lanyard law by the USCG and others, the total cost is probably equal to a ticket. Also, you can move about the boat as needed (dealing with tubers, tow lines and etc.), and you will not forget to reconnect.

MOB+ Basepack Multifob

Intelligent Man Over Board System! In a world where electronics surrounds us it’s almost incredible that the corded cut-off switch still exists: MOB+ is an electronically controlled, wireless cut-off switch which can be used on all boats. It has finally arrived, the cut-off switch which gives...

buy.fellmarine.com

 

[RobbieO]

I installed the Fell Marine MOB system; it was easy. I bought a neck lanyard for the FOB, and I bought another FOB and wrist holder. Everything was under $300. With the planned enforcement of the new lanyard law by the USCG and others, the total cost is probably equal to a ticket. Also, you can move about the boat as needed (dealing with tubers, tow lines and etc.), and you will not forget to reconnect.

MOB+ Basepack Multifob

Intelligent Man Over Board System! In a world where electronics surrounds us it’s almost incredible that the corded cut-off switch still exists: MOB+ is an electronically controlled, wireless cut-off switch which can be used on all boats. It has finally arrived, the cut-off switch which gives...

buy.fellmarine.com

Is this system recognized by the USCG?

 

[Quad]

Is this system recognized by the USCG?

Some reading indicates that wireless is approved? I'm still hunting down an official statement from the USCG though.
Coast Guard Announces New Law Requiring Use of Engine Cut-off Switches | Coast Guard News

 

[HangOutdoors]

I like it, at least the concept. But waht about proximity. With a lanyard, a few feet away and it is going to pull and stop the engines. What happens when somethings happens with the MOB on and you bump your head or go down out of the chair in the cockpit? Or fall while you are driving while standing in heavy chop? Technically you are still in the boat. Those engines need to be stopped immediately. The lanyard will make it happen.

I have seen people in no wake waliking up to the bow of their boat to grab something while still moving. Lanyard kind of prevents that, although you could just take it off

Unless i am wrong, the MOB doesnt force you to be in reach of throttles and steering wheel.

If it did i would have no problem cutting another hole in the boat and installing

 

[VaMarine]

I like it, at least the concept. But waht about proximity. With a lanyard, a few feet away and it is going to pull and stop the engines. What happens when somethings happens with the MOB on and you bump your head or go down out of the chair in the cockpit? Or fall while you are driving while standing in heavy chop? Technically you are still in the boat. Those engines need to be stopped immediately. The lanyard will make it happen.

I have seen people in no wake waliking up to the bow of their boat to grab something while still moving. Lanyard kind of prevents that, although you could just take it off

Unless i am wrong, the MOB doesnt force you to be in reach of throttles and steering wheel.

If it did i would have no problem cutting another hole in the boat and installing

The lanyard (at least on a 242) would also not activate the kill switch for the situations listed above, besides the walking to the front and coming back.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I dont see how it wouldn't is it not in the same place as mine? If you fell out of your chair and went down in the cockpit, unless you have a very long lanyard, I am not sure how it wouldn't pull out. Whether it is on your wrist or attached to you. I have pulled mine out on my wrist by raising up my arm while standing and waiving at someone.

I believe this is a 242.

 

[Maineiac]

Some reading indicates that wireless is approved? I'm still hunting down an official statement from the USCG though.
Coast Guard Announces New Law Requiring Use of Engine Cut-off Switches | Coast Guard News

Wireless systems are authorized, yes.

 

[Maineiac]

I have seen people in no wake waliking up to the bow of their boat to grab something while still moving. Lanyard kind of prevents that, although you could just take it off

The new law exempts docking operations and and no wake speeds from needing to wear one. Doesn’t mean it’s the safest thing to do, though. lol