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ak 04-10-2008 08:05 PM

tether or kill switchs
 
does anyone use a thether or kill switch around your wrist or somewhere?i know it sounds all jet skiish but i have heard of it.

hunster 04-10-2008 08:14 PM

You better !!!!!!!!

ak 04-10-2008 08:21 PM

tether or kill switch
 
i just might need it someday no?

hunster 04-10-2008 08:58 PM

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See mine right next to the keys. A must !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool-smiley-011:

Chris Sunkin 04-10-2008 08:58 PM

Just like a jet ski, your boat can be very dangerous if it continues at speed without someone steering it. If there's even the slightest possibility of you getting tossed out, you should have a lanyard setup. There are pics on this site of boats that kept going sans driver- it makes a mess. It also may come back in a big circle and run your a$$ over while you're bobbing in the surf. What's the phrase? "Insult to injury"

t500hps 04-10-2008 09:44 PM

most of these boats come with a teather that would clip to your swim-suit etc. I have added a wrist strap to mine that hangs on the throttles when I'm not driving the boat. Too easy to just slip it on my throttle wrist when I go for a ride not to use it.

Mr Gadgets 04-10-2008 10:18 PM

Absolute must!! I had an outdrive break off at 80+mph. Motor didnt shut down, but I did. Was unconsious for a few mins. Passenger pulled the throttle back, but it was too late for the motor. I always wear my tether now!!

formula 382 sr-1 04-10-2008 10:33 PM

Yup.

osur866 04-10-2008 10:46 PM

Yes, I have a wrist wrap that I use, very handy and safe, if your not using one please tell me where you boat so I can go someplace else! Steve

Rookie 04-11-2008 12:11 AM

I lost one of my tether caps anyone know where I can find more? Standard Merc (Kiekaffer sp?)


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