Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Attention Boaters:

Boaters should note that beginning April 1, the U.S. Coast Guard will require kill switches on all boats that are less than 26 feet in length with outboard motors of 3hp or more and the helm is not in an enclosed cabin. This law is applicable to all tidal waters that are under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard and is an attempt to prevent runaway boats when the driver is thrown from the vessel. More information is on the Coast Guard website.