New Law – Kill Switch Use Now Required

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New Law – Kill Switch Use Now Required

March 17, 2021 – The U.S. Coast Guard has just announced “Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021.

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Kill switches can be purchased online from $10-$20 if you have lost yours.

You may read the complete article / announcement here at https://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/u-s-coast-guard-announces-new-law-requiring-use-of-engine-cut-off-switches/

What is and HOW to Use a Kill Switch?  USCG Facts and Questions answered about Kill Switches here at https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/engine-cut-off-switch-faq.php