This is exactly what my boat came with new - love it!

Autotether wireless i saw it at the boat show as alittle expensive but was pretty cool

Great responses! Thank you, I like the one from Brad. I will order one right away. I can't believe the "stock" models are so cheap. I always wear mine and I like it on my wrist. In Havasu usually it is so hot that I only have shorts on. It is good to know that so many of you use a safety lanyard. Many boaters do not. Thank you for all of the great suggestions!

I do the same

I wrap mine around my thigh, it's low so never gets in the way, but it only took one time forgetting and stepped too far and slamming everyone forward from the kill. I never notice mine is there anymore. I tried the wrist one, but just got hung up all the time, cords, lines, ropes, or any linear flexible object is my enemy, it will wrap around something just on it's own to mess with me!

Surprised nobody has mentioned an Autotether?
http://www.autotether.com/at/marine-...reless-lanyard

The problem with an auto system is the requirement to verify the remote device is properly attached or worn.

If the key fob or similar is left in a drink holder or attached to another life jacket it will remain on the boat.

While not purely passive the lanyard/wrist/ is vivid and static promoting wear and linking the operator to the actual switch.

True passive systems have been attempted but so far nothing has worked well enough to demonstrate reliability.

Keep it simple is my motto

thanks again for the posts and responses. I agree entirely with Brad's logic. I ordered up a blue one to match my boat.

Another possible problem is if the wearer is knocked out and remains in the boat. At least with a lanyard there is the likely chance the wearer will fall away pulling it.


I use a wrist lanyard religiously in all situations.

Like everything else with boats, theres always trade off!