"Steve H" wrote in message
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I have a small Johnson J3R (3.5hp) outboard that we use regularly on a
small
dinghy. It was purchased brand new, from a dealer, about 3 months ago.

It suddenly occurred to me that should I fall off the side then I would
probably finish up in the water watching the kids disappear up the river
.......

The outboard doesn't come with any kill cord fitted :-

1. Should it have had one fitted under current law? It has been suggested
to me that this is true.

2. How easy will it be to fit one?

Thanks in advance .....



How old are the kids. If at all possible teach them to drive the boat
and how to get back to you should you fall over. It's amazing what
little people can do when they need to. And their brains will come
in more handy than any dumb switch will. ~ Not to say a switch
isn't a good idea too.