Kill Switch/Lanyard????

[No Name]

How many of you here use your lanyard kill switch?
If you do, what reminds you to use it and how do you hook it to yourself?

[Tequila-John]

After that big Cat crash last year in Parker i swore i would wear mine. I keep forgetting.

[RitcheyRch]

Just was talking about this last week with a few co-workers that boat. Thinking will start wearing and using it.

[Tequila-John]

Just was talking about this last week with a few co-workers that boat. Thinking will start wearing and using it.
Good idea bud. I see mine just sitting there. I need to strap it on

[RitcheyRch]

Most likely wont even know its on until you try to get out of the boat.
Good idea bud. I see mine just sitting there. I need to strap it on

[Tequila-John]

Most likely wont even know its on until you try to get out of the boat.
Very true. Its a very pretty red. :)

[Jyruiz]

My boat doesn't even have that.

[Tequila-John]

My boat doesn't even have that.
Figures,,,Please be safe out there.

[Jyruiz]

Figures,,,Please be safe out there.
Lol, don't worry, nobody is more careful than me.

[No Name]

I have been thinking about this myself and plan to start using it next time I‘m out. My boat only runs very low 70”s :cry: but if I was thrown out I would hate to see it crash into someone and hurt people.
Now if it slammed into the shore and exploded that would be cool. :D

[HMF'er]

I have been thinking about this myself and plan to start using it next time I‘m out. My boat only runs very low 70”s :cry: but if I was thrown out I would hate to see it crash into someone and hurt people.
Now if it slammed into the shore and exploded that would be cool. :D
You should use your lanyard. As a matter of fact, you should also wear a vest and helmet.

[Jordy]

Now if it slammed into the shore and exploded that would be cool. :D
Let me know when you're going to attempt that because I want to film it!!! :D :D :D

[blown dough]

My hubby wears his everytime, its hooked to his upper arm.

[No Name]

You should use your lanyard. As a matter of fact, you should also wear a vest and helmet.
Alex, you're a funny guy. :rolleyes: :D

[No Name]

Let me know when you're going to attempt that because I want to film it!!! :D :D :D
And I’ll make sure I put the Kachina emblems back on before I do it. :D
Wouldn’t have to worry about selling it anymore. :idea:

[Jordy]

Wouldn’t have to worry about selling it anymore. :idea:
I've got great insurance on the Spectre too. Maybe I'll put some Kachina logos on it and shore it too!!! :idea: :D

[LaveyOne]

We've attached a velcro-style wrist leash (similar to one from a Boogie Board) to the lanyard, then keep that around the throttle.
Definitely a helpful reminder !!! :)

[John.]

I usually hook my lanyard to the loop thing in the pocket of my board shorts. what else is that loop thing there for?

['78 gt boat]

How hard do you think it would be to put one in an old '77 spectra? It seems to me it would be a good idea :p

[No Name]

We've attached a velcro-style wrist leash (similar to one from a Boogie Board) to the lanyard, then keep that around the throttle.
Definitely a helpful reminder !!! :)
Excellent idea, that’s what I was looking for. :)
Good idea on the board shorts as well but most of my shorts don’t have a loop. :mad:

[Beer-30]

I usually hook my lanyard to the loop thing in the pocket of my board shorts. what else is that loop thing there for?
I do that too. I just have to figure out another way. None of the bars will serve me until I go back out, unhook my shorts, and put them back on. :cool:

[No Name]

How hard do you think it would be to put one in an old '77 spectra? It seems to me it would be a good idea :p
Very simple, two wires.
http://www.cpperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=3947

[Huckleberry]

I use mine religiously! I cannot even fathom my boat running down the lake at 120 MPH with no one in it to shut down the engines. I hook it around my right leg, and move it up to my knee area. This way I can still stand up and it won't pull the switch, and God forbid I get launched from the boat, it will not just slip off my ankle. Cheap easy insurance to prevent what could be a catastrophe.

[Boatcop]

There's a new wireless switch available. You're not tethered to the boat, so you can get up and walk around, even go on shore or a dock. But if you go overboard and become submerged, an alarm will sound and it'll kill the engines.
http://www.wirelesslanyard.com/about.htm
Probably pricey, but beats tripping the engines off every time you move or stand up.

[RitcheyRch]

Awesome. Going to look into that. Thanks, BoatCop.
There's a new wireless switch available. You're not tethered to the boat, so you can get up and walk around, even go on shore or a dock. But if you go overboard and become submerged, an alarm will sound and it'll kill the engines.
http://www.wirelesslanyard.com/about.htm
Probably pricey, but beats tripping the engines off every time you move or stand up.

[Boatcop]

Awesome. Going to look into that. Thanks, BoatCop.
Found more info. This is the one I originally had in mind.
http://www.maritechsafety.com/main.php?p=vl
This one comes with 4 sensors, so you can outfit passengers with them, too. It works on distance, rather than submersion, and has a "resuce" mode, so someone can maneuver the boat to pick up the perrson in the water.
I'm planning on equipping our new patrol boats with these.
Like I said. Kinda pricey ($550). Some people pay 4 times that for a prop. But what's a life worth, anyway?

[RitcheyRch]

Thanks. This one looks better and the website has more info.
Found more info. This is the one I originally had in mind.
http://www.maritechsafety.com/main.php?p=vl
This one comes with 4 sensors, so you can outfit passengers with them, too. It works on distance, rather than submersion, and has a "resuce" mode, so someone can maneuver the boat to pick up the perrson in the water.
I'm planning on equipping our new patrol boats with these.
Like I said. Kinda pricey ($550). Some people pay 4 times that for a prop. But what's a life worth, anyway?

[KACHINA KEN]

I use mine religiously! I cannot even fathom my boat running down the lake at 120 MPH with no one in it to shut down the engines. I hook it around my right leg, and move it up to my knee area. This way I can still stand up and it won't pull the switch, and God forbid I get launched from the boat, it will not just slip off my ankle. Cheap easy insurance to prevent what could be a catastrophe.
Ditto, me too.

[Parker Dreamin]

ya, after that Cat crash towards Bluewater where the boat did not shut down I told myself to wear it.... but I dont. I need to get something better to where it will wrap around my hand or something ....

[OCMerrill]

There's a new wireless switch available. You're not tethered to the boat, so you can get up and walk around, even go on shore or a dock. But if you go overboard and become submerged, an alarm will sound and it'll kill the engines.
http://www.wirelesslanyard.com/about.htm
Probably pricey, but beats tripping the engines off every time you move or stand up.
$469.00. Good find and I am interested.
More direct link http://www.wirelesslanyard.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1
on edit...way late in ths type fest

[RitcheyRch]

$469.00 is cheap insurance to save a life or lives.
$469.00. Good find and I am interested.
More direct link http://www.wirelesslanyard.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1
on edit...way late in ths type fest

[KACHINA KEN]

Heres proof, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3SOC0z_gUQ This is from the weekend we were hangin with ya Mark.

[OCMerrill]

Hold up on the car wash...RANGE OF 150 FEET Line of sight.
So in my basic math if your going more than 60-70 mph would it work? Can you hit the water and activate the deal in a second and a half or less?
How fast does it take one to hit the water? :idea:
This must be why the video shows the boats going prety damn slow. :idea:

[No Name]

Heres proof, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3SOC0z_gUQ This is from the weekend we were hangin with ya Mark.
That’s very good Ken, I thought I was watching Miami Vice for a second. :rolleyes: :D
Why do you even need a lanyard? Your boat doesn’t even move in the chop. :mad:

[Kilrtoy]

I was brought up always clicking one on. I dont understand how people can even think of running with out one........ :rolleyes:

[Parker Dreamin]

she was yummy

[H20 Toie]

I use mine but i want to get something that will just go around my arm like the ones on Jetskis then when i stop i will set it on the shifters, that way i won't forget to put it back on.
I also wear the life vests when in the ocean but not at the river.

[kanedog]

I clip mine back to itself and then around my wrist............everytime I get on plane.

[RitcheyRch]

The ones on jet skiis are nice. Not sure if they could be adapted to a boat.
I use mine but i want to get something that will just go around my arm like the ones on Jetskis then when i stop i will set it on the shifters, that way i won't forget to put it back on.
I also wear the life vests when in the ocean but not at the river.

[Parker Dreamin]

The ones on jet skiis are nice. Not sure if they could be adapted to a boat.
ya, for sure...

[KLEPTOW]

It's second nature for me. Started hooking it up back in my M/C drag racing days 20 years ago.

[LHC30Victory]

I'd wear mine, but Advantage Boats doesnt think an 80mph boat needs one :mad:

[superdave013]

Where to hook it up to?
Your Lifeline jacket should have a D ring to hook the kill switch too. Well at least mine does.

[superdave013]

I'd wear mine, but Advantage Boats doesnt think an 80mph boat needs one :mad:
so why don't you just install one? Pretty simple to do.

[LHC30Victory]

Finding out the details for a twin engine setup with a single pole switch isnt working.....Cant find a double pole switch I like.

[ColeTR2]

Periodically check to make sure the switch is working properly / that it kills the engine.

[superdave013]

Finding out the details for a twin engine setup with a single pole switch isnt working.....Cant find a double pole switch I like.
Humm.... might have to use a double pole relay. I wonder how the off shore racers do it.

[playdeep]

How many of you here use your lanyard kill switch?
If you do, what reminds you to use it and how do you hook it to yourself?
...Excellent thread.
Everytime I plan on a a speed run..it's on..attaches with a velcro strap...
Now...
I'm thinkin' maybe anything over 40 I should wear it...
Anybody here ever gone to start your boat...and it won't turn over.
Think the batteries are dead...and it ends up being the kill switch accidently got tripped... :rolleyes:

[RitcheyRch]

Good idea.
I need to find a better way to attach mine to myself.
Periodically check to make sure the switch is working properly / that it kills the engine.

[DMOORE]

Finding out the details for a twin engine setup with a single pole switch isnt working.....Cant find a double pole switch I like.
I've got 28ft Advantage Sportcat with twins. Next time I'm out I'll try to take a look at my kill switch and see how it's set up. Looks real simple though. I think both ignitions run through it.
Darrell.

[Family4Day]

Like Ray (Lavey One) said, I bought a pack of two last year and we both have them now and use all the time. I bought them at Sports Chalet. They were a pair of adjustable ankle straps for swin/body board fins. The have an adjustable strap and a sewn in loop that would attach to the fins, but hooks on the end of a kill switch perfectly. I'll see if I can find a picture to post.
Todd

[Family4Day]

http://www.wetsand.com/product.asp?ProdId=2105&LocationID=4&AFID=
Todd

[RitcheyRch]

Link not working
http://www.wetsand.com/product.asp?ProdId=2105&LocationID=4&AFID=
Todd

[RitcheyRch]

Would be nice to see a picture if possible.
Like Ray (Lavey One) said, I bought a pack of two last year and we both have them now and use all the time. I bought them at Sports Chalet. They were a pair of adjustable ankle straps for swin/body board fins. The have an adjustable strap and a sewn in loop that would attach to the fins, but hooks on the end of a kill switch perfectly. I'll see if I can find a picture to post.
Todd

[Devil's Advocate]

Heres proof, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3SOC0z_gUQ This is from the weekend we were hangin with ya Mark.
Ken, from that video, I'm glad you use hook your kill switch... :crossx:

[Nord]

...Excellent thread.
Everytime I plan on a a speed run..it's on..attaches with a velcro strap...
Now...
I'm thinkin' maybe anything over 40 I should wear it...
Anybody here ever gone to start your boat...and it won't turn over.
Think the batteries are dead...and it ends up being the kill switch accidently got tripped... :rolleyes:
ummm...yeah......guilty here.

[vee-driven]

duh. if you are worried of getting pitch out of the boat and think you need a kill swith why arent you wearing a f@#$ing life jacket, they have provisions for a lanyard hook up and a life jacket would make it easier for them to find your body.

[Jordy]

Think the batteries are dead...and it ends up being the kill switch accidently got tripped... :rolleyes:
Nah, mine are secured with velcro so they won't pop off. :D :D :D
Then again, I use the foot throttle rather than the sticks so there wouldn't be a high speed out of control boat, just one cocktail crusing around at idle, although as deep as my boat sits, if I did come out, I have a feeling that there wouldn't be much left of the boat in the first place. :(