On Jul 11, 7:41 am, "Scotty" wrote:
"Maynard G. Krebbs" wrote in
messagenews:rbc893t29e0tk547fg82kgcefl5v64n7dp@4ax .com...



I'm not a power boater but it's my understanding that
power boats have
a lanyard and a killswitch.
Does anyone know how that really is set up nowdays?
Mark E. Williams

Outboards have a (deadman) kill switch with a lanyard that
can clip on to the operator , but common practice is to clip
it on to the motor, or simply remove it alltogether.

Check out this video of the out of control boat, then a classic trip
of a tow line that capsizes the guys attempting to lasso the boat. I
hear the line they used fouled the prop and shut down the engine. You
seldom see this on film, it's what every tow boater should fear the
most. When it happens on big tugs most everyone dies.

http://www.wcsh6.com/video/news/play...?aid=21848&bw=

Joe