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**padrefigure** · 12-10-2020, 10:09 AM

Is there a grandfather clause in the new kill switch regulation? I have a 1968 boat with a 1983 outboard (35HP) that does not have a kill switch. It does have a push button on the front to kill the motor, but it is a push and hold button. So I don't have a leash to kill power if the operator is thrown from the vessel. Is there a kit to upgrade the push button to a kill switch/leash arrangement?

**SARGEANTSEACAT** · 12-10-2020, 10:16 AM

Danm good question.
Subscribed just to see the answer.

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**SARGEANTSEACAT** · 12-10-2020, 10:18 AM

Do you mind if I cross post this question ?

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**SARGEANTSEACAT** · 12-10-2020, 11:29 AM

I cross posted it and also PM'd that coast guard guy here on this forum.

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**SARGEANTSEACAT** · 12-10-2020, 01:48 PM

Here is what I have been told so far.

[quote author=laddh]
It is a good idea to install one but there is a grandfather clause.-

The new law does not require the retrofitting of older vessels that are not equipped with a kill switch..
It does not permit the removal of a kill switch device that was originally installed on the vessel. Wireless kill switch devices are permitted for those with concerns about the lanyard style devices.
[/quote]

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**Ronnie Redwing** · 12-11-2020, 09:08 AM

yes, there are a couple different ways to incorporate a safety kill switch and tether to that engine. I will have to see if I have a kit available. Call if interested, I will check on a kit . Ronnie Red Wing Boat Co. 713-921-0656

**SARGEANTSEACAT** · 12-11-2020, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Redwing

yes, there are a couple different ways to incorporate a safety kill switch and tether to that engine. I will have to see if I have a kit available. Call if interested, I will check on a kit . Ronnie Red Wing Boat Co. 713-921-0656

Hey Ronnie
Long time no see.
It's Robert. I had that old Robalo with the twin 200's.

How are you doing these days ?

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**paragod** · 12-11-2020, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARGEANTSEACAT

Here is what I have been told so far.

[quote author=laddh]
It is a good idea to install one but there is a grandfather clause.-

The new law does not require the retrofitting of older vessels that are not equipped with a kill switch..
It does not permit the removal of a kill switch device that was originally installed on the vessel. Wireless kill switch devices are permitted for those with concerns about the lanyard style devices.

Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

Was the USCG? TPWD?

**bwguardian** · 12-12-2020, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARGEANTSEACAT

I cross posted it and also PM'd that coast guard guy here on this forum.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by paragod

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Was the USCG? TPWD?[/QUOTE]

Probably USCG according to his post above...

**LaddH** · 12-12-2020, 01:38 PM

If you are referring to my quote about the grandfather clause it was from TPWD.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rel...?req=20190828a

12-10-2020, 10:09 AM	#1
padrefigure Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Aug 22 2006 Posts: 565 Rep Power: 1921528	Kill switch requirement Is there a grandfather clause in the new kill switch regulation? I have a 1968 boat with a 1983 outboard (35HP) that does not have a kill switch. It does have a push button on the front to kill the motor, but it is a push and hold button. So I don't have a leash to kill power if the operator is thrown from the vessel. Is there a kit to upgrade the push button to a kill switch/leash arrangement?

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12-10-2020, 10:16 AM	#2
SARGEANTSEACAT Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Feb 12 2020 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 867573	Danm good question. Subscribed just to see the answer. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

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SARGEANTSEACAT Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Feb 12 2020 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 867573	Do you mind if I cross post this question ? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

12-10-2020, 11:29 AM	#4
SARGEANTSEACAT Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Feb 12 2020 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 867573	I cross posted it and also PM'd that coast guard guy here on this forum. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

12-10-2020, 01:48 PM	#5
SARGEANTSEACAT Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Feb 12 2020 Posts: 229 Rep Power: 867573	Here is what I have been told so far. [quote author=laddh] It is a good idea to install one but there is a grandfather clause.- The new law does not require the retrofitting of older vessels that are not equipped with a kill switch.. It does not permit the removal of a kill switch device that was originally installed on the vessel. Wireless kill switch devices are permitted for those with concerns about the lanyard style devices. [/quote] Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

12-11-2020, 09:08 AM	#6
Ronnie Redwing Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Mar 10 2013 Location: clear lake Age: 65 Posts: 1,504 Rep Power: 6922420	yes, there are a couple different ways to incorporate a safety kill switch and tether to that engine. I will have to see if I have a kit available. Call if interested, I will check on a kit . Ronnie Red Wing Boat Co. 713-921-0656

12-12-2020, 01:38 PM	#10
LaddH Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Sep 29 2011 Location: POC Age: 70 Posts: 3,604 Rep Power: 21481886	If you are referring to my quote about the grandfather clause it was from TPWD. https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/rel...?req=20190828a

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