Understanding the April 2021 Engine Cutoff Switch Law | BoatUS

The U.S. Coast Guard's new boat engine cutoff switch law that went into effect on April 1, 2021, can be confusing. We explain what it means for boaters and who must wear a cutoff device or "engine kill switch," when it should be worn, and who is excluded from having one. You'll also learn about some wireless alternatives to a tethered lanyard. To learn more about understanding the 2021 engine cutoff switch law, visit https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2021/march/new-law-requires-skippers-to-use-engine-cutoff-device. You can also learn more about one of the wireless engine cutoff switches, Fell Marine MOB+, at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2020/april/5-man-overboard-safety-devices-tested 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boatingsafety #enginecutoff #boatinglaw #ECOS