Kill switch

How a dead man's switch works

A dead man's switch prevents your boat from continuing to sail uncontrolled if you fall into the water. The cord is connected to a dead man's button. If you fall overboard, the pull of the cord automatically shuts off the engine. This brings your boat to an immediate halt, giving you the opportunity to climb back on board. A dead man's switch and cord can be installed on both inboard and outboard engines.

Is a dead man's switch mandatory for outboard engines?

A dead man's switch or cord is mandatory on any boat or jet ski that travels faster than 20 km/h. The person steering the boat wears the dead man's cord around his or her wrist. If the boat does not travel faster than 20 km/h but is regularly steered by a child, we also recommend installing a dead man's cord and switch.

Buying a dead man's switch and cord

Connecting a dead man's cord is very easy. You simply slide or click the adapter onto the switch. As the connection differs per brand, you will find a dead man's cord with universal adapters in our webshop. You can connect these to almost any brand: Suzuki, Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Yamaha, etc. We also sell the cords in sets including an emergency stop switch or dead man's button. Buy your dead man's button or dead man's cord quickly and easily at Hebor Watersport.