Kill switch Lanyard

[wdmso]

I be lying if I said I use the thing often, only when alone running to a spot at night or low visibility, but not while chasing fish! .

was looking into the MOB+ Wireless Man Overboard System there a bit steep but have some advantages

[nightfighter]

As I understand the regs I just read;

https://uscgboating.org/recreational...switch-faq.php



unless your <26' boat was built after January 1, 2020 you do not have to abide by this law. (Not saying it isn't a bad idea, but I am not going to be doing that all the time...)

So, if I am solo, which is 90% of the time, and rough, I am wearing an inflatable PFD anyway. Especially early in the year when the water is cold. If I need to pee, one hand on the console grab bar. I have scuppers, so I have just gone on the deck sole if really rough and windy.

So, know the regs, AND what is required equipment. Don't let over zealous enforcement take place. I am not trying to be an azz, just saying I have always taken conditions and safety into consideration whenever I am on the water, and especially alone. If I go over, it likely will be after a heart attack or seizure. Just saying.... YMMV.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by wdmso

I be lying if I said I use the thing often, only when alone running to a spot at night or low visibility, but not while chasing fish! .

was looking into the MOB+ Wireless Man Overboard System there a bit steep but have some advantages

Wayne, it is $200 for the MOB set up for one user. That will be considered money well spent by the third time I over reach my lanyard and the engine shuts off. I have never clipped in and previously used a wire tie to bypass the system for ten years.....

[wdmso]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Wayne, it is $200 for the MOB set up for one user. That will be considered money well spent by the third time I over reach my lanyard and the engine shuts off. I have never clipped in and previously used a wire tie to bypass the system for ten years.....

Yes it’s only 1 person there are others with multiple wearers .. but it’s like a life jacket if your not wearing it doesn’t do much . I wear an automatic PFD . I think another safety must for a boat is a swim ladder . Because if you do go in if it colder water or you need to swim to catch up to your boat.. most people wouldn’t be able to get back on board !
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