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Old 04-11-2008, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rookie
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.
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Originally Posted by Rookie
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!!!!
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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.
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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...
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I wore it clipped to my shorts in the Formual, and around my ankle in the Donzi.
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Originally Posted by ROTAX454
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.
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In poker runs and or rough water it's a must IMO
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Old 04-11-2008, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kidnova
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.
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Originally Posted by ROTAX454
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!
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Old 04-11-2008, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 4mulafastech
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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