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Wearing an 'Ignition Kill Lanyard' now MANDATORY on 'newer' boats < 26'
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 481647" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>Link = https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/new-boat-engine-cutoff-switch-law-goes-into-e and <span style="color: #0040FF">https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/engine-cut-off-switch-faq.php</span></p><p></p><p>One must now have equipped and use an engine cutoff switches (ECOS).</p><p></p><p><strong>Note </strong>- Applies when traveling up on plane or at speeds exceeding displacement speed.</p><p></p><p><strong>Exemptions </strong>- </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low-speed activities such as fishing or docking do not require use of an ECOS.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The vessel operator is also exempt if the boat’s motor produces less than 115 lbs. of static thrust – or about the size of a 2hp engine.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="color: #FF0000">Boats < 26' that were built prior to JAN 2020.</span></li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Limitations</strong> - As this is a Federal law, States do not have the ability to enforce the new ECOS regulation, but as of the time of this post, 7 States currently mandate ECOS use. </p><p></p><p>No ... this is NOT an April Fool's joke, although the legislation goes into effect on 01 April, 2021.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 481647, member: 15636"] Link = https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/new-boat-engine-cutoff-switch-law-goes-into-e and [color=#0040FF]https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/engine-cut-off-switch-faq.php[/color] One must now have equipped and use an engine cutoff switches (ECOS). [b]Note [/b]- Applies when traveling up on plane or at speeds exceeding displacement speed. [b]Exemptions [/b]- [list][*]Low-speed activities such as fishing or docking do not require use of an ECOS. [*]The vessel operator is also exempt if the boat’s motor produces less than 115 lbs. of static thrust – or about the size of a 2hp engine. [*][color=#FF0000]Boats < 26' that were built prior to JAN 2020.[/color][/list] [b]Limitations[/b] - As this is a Federal law, States do not have the ability to enforce the new ECOS regulation, but as of the time of this post, 7 States currently mandate ECOS use. No ... this is NOT an April Fool's joke, although the legislation goes into effect on 01 April, 2021. [/QUOTE]
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