Electronic deadman ?
wondering if anyone has any feedback about electronic motor deadman / lanyards?
simplest I can find is autotether sold by a few australian suppliers and costs about $300
this one doesn't need to be wired in to the throttle or boat power supply as it appears to be battery powered and when in use just clips in where the normal red cord lanyard would normally clip, then you put the proximity device in your pocket.....if you fall over board the clip either falls away from the throttle or clicks the deadman toggle to off (depending on the type of throttle set up).
Video on the web site.
i have just re-powered with a new merc 4 Stoke and although I don't think I've ever come close to falling overboard when fishing solo (and watching the boat power off into the horizon without me) there is always a first time I suppose, plus now I take the kids out I'd hate to fall in leaving them in a boat headed for South Africa all alone!
as I said, interested to hear pros and cons if anyone has used or looked into them or an alternate brand....I particularly like the idea of not having to wire anything aftermarket into the throttle or boat electrics and risk it failing when out wide and leaving me bobbing around looking for a tow....
sarcasm0
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Why reinvent the wheel?
http://www.jpwmarine.com.au/products/electrical/switches-switch-panels/emergency-cut-off-switch-with-lanyard.aspx
ChrisG
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Mmmmmm
yep familiar with the old style lanyard that you wear on your wrist etc, but doesn't exactly allow you move around the boat wilst tending trolling lines etc
sarcasm0
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Fair call
But a bit of a difference in $15 or $300!
z00m
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One of the geezers on a US
One of the geezers on a US forum showed that he added one of those extendable dog leashes to his lanyard setup. This allowed him to roam the boat as he wished and retracted when he returned to the helm. If he went over the side it would just be a slight delay until all of the leash was used up then the motor would cut.