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04-14-2021, 05:18 PM #1
New coast guard rule
just in case you have not heard, USCG now requires all boats under 26’ to USE a engine cut off while under way. My understanding is it does not need to be used at trolling speed or slower.
Better clip them lanyards folks!
U.S. Coast Guard Announces New Law Requiring Use of Engine Cut-off Switches | National Safe Boating Council
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04-14-2021, 05:26 PM #2
Thanks for the heads up on that
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04-14-2021, 07:25 PM #3
I've always had one. Not sure how they could enforce wearing it.
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04-14-2021, 07:41 PM #4
I'm grandfathered. My boat old. Lol
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04-15-2021, 08:13 AM #5
[QUOTE=Wally;71646]I'm grandfathered. My boat old. Lol[/QUOTE
Me too cause I am old. LOL
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04-15-2021, 08:27 AM #6
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04-21-2021, 12:08 PM #7
I have 2000 2052 Trophy. It has a cut off switch by my right knee but there is no way to put a lanyard on it.
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04-21-2021, 12:16 PM #8
$25 on Amazon. 4.7 out of 5 stars
Five Oceans Universal Emergency Cut-Off Switch with Coiled Lanyard FO-1518
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04-15-2021, 08:53 AM #9
Not sure either how they'd enforce this?
When I'm running I'm in my seat, tether is down far below the gunnel and within 4 inches of my torso. I typically only connect it to me when I'm on the boat by myself. But there is no way that the CG would be able to tell if I am wearing it or not.
As soon as I slow down to trolling speed and am able to leave my chair, it's not needed anyway.
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04-15-2021, 10:39 AM #10
I've had bass boats that move pretty fast. You should wear it depending on the boat. My old aluminum deep V Sea nymph only gets up to 35 mph. Don't think it would be necessary to wear it unless I had a medical condition and by myself. Sounds like another way for them to right some tickets and make money.
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