"Steve H" wrote in message
...
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 .....

You are certainly not obligated (by law) to "upgrade" it to have a lanyard
kill switch, but there is no doubt, it is a great safety feature.

You could add one pretty easy I would think...the switch itself I've seen
for about $19.00. You would have to wire it into the ignition...preferably
on the hot (+) coil side.

Good luck.


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