Beachbummer
Jetboaters Admiral
- Messages
- 3,963
- Reaction score
- 2,881
- Points
- 332
- Location
- Houston TX
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2008
- Boat Model
- SX
- Boat Length
- 23
So, My kill switch failed for the second time. I was able to revive it last time it failed, but, alas, all things come to an end, and it was the end of the end.
I was highly intrigued by the FELL option, but the higher cost, larger hole required and a few bad reviews of reliability issues after some time (2-3 years of use) I decided to look at more low tech options. I purchased a Saf-T-Stop, like this one.
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These things are very large and also require a very significant hole on the boat. It turns out I also bough the wrong model wired in reverse of what I needed, and I could not turn the switch around. So I 3d printed a replacement that allowed me to screw on the toggle switch from underneath, meaning no giant hole required, and I did not need to return the Saf-T-stop. It turns out the Saf-T-stop is just a 2 pole single throw switch with a fancy plastic shroud to trip it when you pull the lanyard.
It turns out this is a bit taller than I like, and I can rub against it when in full reverse...so I was toying with the idea of making my own replacement for the kill switch, in a similar design to the original. I think I have a decent prototype, will try to install over the weekend. I'll keep you posted.
I was highly intrigued by the FELL option, but the higher cost, larger hole required and a few bad reviews of reliability issues after some time (2-3 years of use) I decided to look at more low tech options. I purchased a Saf-T-Stop, like this one.
T-H Marine Plumbing and Drain Saf-T-Stop Ignition Kill Switch | Academy
Stay safe while you're out on the water with the T-H Marine Plumbing and Drain Saf-T-Stop Ignition Kill Switch. Designed for single outboard engines, this quick-rel...
These things are very large and also require a very significant hole on the boat. It turns out I also bough the wrong model wired in reverse of what I needed, and I could not turn the switch around. So I 3d printed a replacement that allowed me to screw on the toggle switch from underneath, meaning no giant hole required, and I did not need to return the Saf-T-stop. It turns out the Saf-T-stop is just a 2 pole single throw switch with a fancy plastic shroud to trip it when you pull the lanyard.
It turns out this is a bit taller than I like, and I can rub against it when in full reverse...so I was toying with the idea of making my own replacement for the kill switch, in a similar design to the original. I think I have a decent prototype, will try to install over the weekend. I'll keep you posted.
