Does anyone actually "Use" their lanyard?

[tracerrx]

I'm just curious if anyone actually clips their "kill switch" lanyard to themselves/life jacket?

Mine has always just been attached to my keys, which i understand does nothing.... I'm assuming these kill switches are a layover from the PWC line.

I have sort of gotten use to it being there, and sort of like the fact that it makes it more difficult for people unfamiliar with our boats to start them (you don't have to worry so much about some idiot friend grabbing your keys and giving it a go without you).

Thoughts?

 

[Master-Spud]

Nope... But here's a link to a topic talking about the same

https://jetboaters.net/threads/do-you-use-your-boats-kill-switch-lanyard.3210/page-2#post-53544

 

[The Wanderer2]

Nope.

 

[Matt Phillips]

My lanyard hangs there with nothing to do but hang on and enjoy the ride.

 

[Noko]

I don't but after reading the other thread I'll use it when I'm driving the boat alone.

 

[Craig]

I don't but probably should the way these boats corner. I know it's not even remotely the same thing but came across this video on YouTube. The guy piloting the boat is an idiot, but it definitely proves the worth of the lanyard. Crash begins around 1:22.

 

[Noko]

I thought for sure he was going to smack one of the telephone pole channel markers. Stupid is as stupid does.

I always felt the lanyard was to prevent the boat from continuing to run and be a danger to others and to not strand you in the middle of nowhere. I don't think the lanyard really made much difference to the guy in the video.

 

[KXCam22]

I used it on Saturday. I always use it if there are inexperienced people in the boat who potentially could not stop the boat if I fell out. cam.

 

[tracerrx]

I don't but after reading the other thread I'll use it when I'm driving the boat alone.

I totally agree... Especially when I have the kids and were going for a quick "Joy Ride".

 

[Craig]

I thought for sure he was going to smack one of the telephone pole channel markers. Stupid is as stupid does.

I always felt the lanyard was to prevent the boat from continuing to run and be a danger to others and to not strand you in the middle of nowhere. I don't think the lanyard really made much difference to the guy in the video.

I don't know, when he went airborne I'd guess the lanyard pulled and killed the outboard. Seems like it could have been much worse with the outboard still under power.

 

[latitudeadjuster]

I use it....like a seat belt. My oldest just got his boating certification so I need to be a good example.

Hit a wake and bump your head on the corner of the windshield at any speed I guess the docks will stop your boat.

We have all seen this.....imagine how long the boat would travel even at half speed if you were unconscious. I taught my kids what to do if that was to happen to me for some reason and lanyard break or not kill engines.

 

[Craig]

Yeah, until the other day I had not watched the full length video on that one. What happens (or doesn't) after the crash was pretty ridiculous. Full length below..

 

[latitudeadjuster]

That's why I wear the lanyard. It wont stop this type of accident from occurring but it def would mitigate more damage. These people or others in the water were saved by the blonde woman accidently falling on the throttle pushing it up to slow it to a stop.


Wear your lanyard.....just wrap it around your wrist at least....

 

[Evil Sports]

I'm bad. No lanyrd or vest

 

[Noko]

I use it....like a seat belt. My oldest just got his boating certification so I need to be a good example.

Hit a wake and bump your head on the corner of the windshield at any speed I guess the docks will stop your boat.

We have all seen this.....imagine how long the boat would travel even at half speed if you were unconscious. I taught my kids what to do if that was to happen to me for some reason and lanyard break or not kill engines.

I like the throttle technique by the driver. I think that blonde stole the drivers wallet at the end.

 

[tracerrx]

I like the throttle technique by the driver. I think that blonde stole the drivers wallet at the end.

The water looks pretty smooth, otherwise I would say he was attempting to slow down as he crossed other wakes/waves, just very badly!

 

[davel501]

I like the throttle technique by the driver. I think that blonde stole the drivers wallet at the end.

You chop the throttle when you airborne to prevent engine damage on those boats. If I had to guess the boat was slightly over-trimmed up for a super fast run for the cameras and found intersecting wakes leading to chine walk.

 

[Britboater]

Wouldn't it be kinda foolish not to use it if it's there?

 

[albett3]

I have never used the lanyard. I have (thankfully) never been in a situation where I felt like I may fall out of the seat.

 

[Englewoodcowboy]

I never use mine, never have on any boat other than a jet ski but then again I don't drive like an idiot... That being said, I may move my lanyard all together this winter when I try to free up some real estate for my radio remote and ballast switches...