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All About Engine Cut-Off Switches: The $20 Device that Saves Boater’s Lives Is Now Required By Federal Law
An engine cut-off switch is one of the most essential boating safety devices. Also called a “safety lanyard” or “engine kill switch,” it’s designed to shut off a boat’s engine if the operator is thrown from the helm.
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NSBC BoatBeat Blog: Emergency Engine/Propulsion Cut-Off Devices FAQ
Emergency engine/propulsion cut-off devices, sometimes referred to as an engine cut-off switch or kill switch, are a time-proven safety device used to stop the boats engines should the driver unexpectedly fall overboard.
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Why You Should Always Use Your Engine Cutoff Device
Simple and mechanical, it’s practically foolproof—if you’re wearing it.
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