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Croozin2 04-11-2008 07:22 AM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 2521325)
I lost one of my tether caps anyone know where I can find more? Standard Merc (Kiekaffer sp?)

Any merc dealer.

AK, if you want some more insight on the lanyard issue, do a quick search for "lanyard" and see what pops up. We had a lengthy discussion some months back on this topic. Some great testimonials from people that have been involved in unforeseen "situations" where a lanyard either saved their life or prevented catastrophic damage.

t500hps 04-11-2008 08:06 AM


Originally Posted by Rookie (Post 2521325)
I lost one of my tether caps anyone know where I can find more? Standard Merc (Kiekaffer sp?)

I bought a spare lanyard at Boaters World for less than $10 a couple years ago....it stays in the boat along with 200 lbs of other spare crap!!!!

ROTAX454 04-11-2008 08:27 AM

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I have been tossed out at 65. Was by myself and the boat came to a stop within a short distance. The tether kill saved my butt from swimming a looooooooong distance.
Please, not only install a tether kill, but more important---wear it!!!!!! See the Tres Martin web site for some neat wrist tether cords.

freckles 04-11-2008 10:01 AM

I keep an extra set on the boat in the glove box. My kids (frequent passengers) were told where to plug them in and how to start the boat so they can idle over and get me, should I be thrown out. Without the kill switches plugged in, you can't restart the boat...

cuda 04-11-2008 10:13 AM

I wore it clipped to my shorts in the Formual, and around my ankle in the Donzi.

carter38 04-11-2008 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by ROTAX454 (Post 2521545)
I have been tossed out at 65. Was by myself and the boat came to a stop within a short distance. The tether kill saved my butt from swimming a looooooooong distance.
Please, not only install a tether kill, but more important---wear it!!!!!! See the Tres Martin web site for some neat wrist tether cords.

Those are nice.

Kidnova 04-11-2008 12:48 PM

In poker runs and or rough water it's a must IMO

Croozin2 04-11-2008 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by Kidnova (Post 2521836)
In poker runs and or rough water it's a must IMO

Negative Ghost Rider, it's a must all the time. You can't plan when an accident is going to happen. If my engines are running the lanyards are hooked.

4mulafastech 04-11-2008 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by ROTAX454 (Post 2521545)
See the Tres Martin web site for some neat wrist tether cords.

I went to his site and could not find them. Do you have a link? Thanks!

Croozin2 04-11-2008 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by 4mulafastech (Post 2521876)
I went to his site and could not find them. Do you have a link? Thanks!


Look under the "boat sales" heading. $14.95 ea plus $6.00 S&H


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