New Kill switch law?

[akoop]

I found this in the USCG FAQ...

Boats less than 26 feet in length that generate more than 115lbs of static thrust (~ 2-3hp) and were built beginning in January 2020. If the boats’ primary helm is inside an enclosed cabin it is not required to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by akoop

I found this in the USCG FAQ...

Boats less than 26 feet in length that generate more than 115lbs of static thrust (~ 2-3hp) and were built beginning in January 2020. If the boats’ primary helm is inside an enclosed cabin it is not required to have an Engine Cut-Off Switch.

OK, so I guess that means older boats are exempt, It also means that motors must be wired to accommodate the required circuitry, as many older outboards were not... I think I will just fish out of old wrecks until I can no longer operate a boat.... bob

[Lwhssh]

I was inspected by the Coast Guard yesterday. I wasn’t hooked up in my 21ft CC. They checked everything but never mentioned the kill switch hook up.