When operating a personal watercraft (PWC) in New Mexico, you must attach the engine cut-off lanyard to your wrist or a personal flotation device. This safety feature ensures that the engine will shut off if the operator falls off or leaves the controls, helping to prevent accidents. Always ensure the lanyard is securely connected before starting the PWC.
In Georgia, if your personal watercraft (PW) is equipped with an engine cut-off lanyard, you must attach it to your wrist or life jacket while operating the vessel. This safety feature ensures that the engine will shut off if you fall off or are ejected from the PW, reducing the risk of accidents. Always ensure the lanyard is securely connected before starting your ride.
In Ohio, a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch must be properly attached to the operator's clothing while operating a personal watercraft (PWC), such as jet skis. This safety feature is designed to shut off the engine if the operator falls off, preventing the watercraft from continuing uncontrolled. It is a crucial safety requirement aimed at reducing accidents and enhancing operator safety.
Attach it to the operator, clothing or PFD when boating
Attach it to the operator at all times
Attach it to the operator, clothing or PFD when boating
Attach the lanyard to their person
Attach it to the operator, clothing or PFD when boating
Attach it to the operator at all times
The operator of a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch must attach the lanyard to his or her personal clothing. This is a safety measure to stop the PWC if the person falls from the watercraft.
In addition to required safety equipment, you must legally carry a paddle or an oar aboard your boat while operating in New Mexico.
Emergency engine or motor shut-off switches (kill switches) are required and must be worn on all vessels that have over 50 horsepower and are under 24 feet in length.
26' ft sailboat with engine