Help re: Mariner kill switch and insurance for cat D boat

[mincemaster]

Hi, can anyone help, i've just purchased a 2004 Mariner 10hp outboard, but it doesn't appear to have a kill switch. I'm almost certain that engines this new were automatically fitted with one. The service manual makes reference to a switch. On the side of the outboard is a switch (see picture) that looks like something should snap into it.

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Does anyone know where I could find an applicable one or suggest a website with a product number so I don't buy the wrong one.


Also with my engine was a quicksilver 270 air deck. It is a catergory D boat but I was intending on using it around 100 meters from the shore in Anglesey in only a glassy sea. Do you know if NobleMarine would still insure it or would they insist on a catergory C?

Thanks again

[guernseylee]

you need one of these ...........yours looks broken

and a lanyard

[Boats&Outboards]

Hi

That's the kill switch. Designed so you can flick it back to run to go get the MOB if needed. Here's the kill cord you need. Flick the switch "off" then catch the hoop by inserting it into the run area and switching the switch back up.

Wrap the other end around your leg/wrist. Please don't be tempted to ever run without the cord or with it connected to the motor rather than you! it won't "kill" the engine if you need it too

Personally I'd go genuine mercury as its rope rather than cord which stretches and stresses.

First pic cord you need.

Second cheapest available

Third the genuine mercury one I'd suggest is better value for money.

Other option is search for black dog marine as they give Ribnet 10% discount and you can order online.

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[mincemaster]

Originally Posted by guernseylee

you need one of these ...........yours looks broken

and a lanyard

How come it looks broken, it looks exactly like the one you referred to?

[Ribochet]

The switch in your picture is the the kill switch - have a look at this picture which shows the kill cord attached.



There are many different types of kill cords but the one you need looks like this

[mincemaster]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Hi

That's the kill switch. Designed so you can flick it back to run to go get the MOB if needed. Here's the kill cord you need. Flick the switch "off" then catch the hoop by inserting it into the run area and switching the switch back up.

Wrap the other end around your leg/wrist. Please don't be tempted to ever run without the cord or with it connected to the motor rather than you! it won't "kill" the engine if you need it too

Personally I'd go genuine mercury as its rope rather than cord which stretches and stresses.

First pic cord you need.

Second cheapest available

Third the genuine mercury one I'd suggest is better value for money.

Other option is search for black dog marine as they give Ribnet 10% discount and you can order online.

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Mate, thanks ever so much for sorting that out for me it's appreciated.

[Boats&Outboards]

No problems. Switch looks serviceable to me. Think the edges are just damaged but the switch itself looks like it will do the job. But the cord and try it. If not get the switch or let me know and I'll post one up. we don't have any cords but the switches are always getting removed from scrapped control boxes!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[guernseylee]

Originally Posted by mincemaster

How come it looks broken, it looks exactly like the one you referred to?

look closely the outer casing has snapped off the big curve fits up into the casing with the red switch in the center in the up position to keep it located when its pulled the red switch is pulled down to the off position killing the engine and releasing the lanyard .......


the bits in yellow are broken

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by guernseylee

look closely the outer casing has snapped off the big curve fits up into the casing with the red switch in the center in the up position to keep it located when its pulled the red switch is pulled down to the off position killing the engine and releasing the lanyard .......

Pass

Too small to see it

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

[bingosucks]

the switch does look broken, my mariner has a `cradle` the kill switch sits in ...else whats to stop the lanyard falling of..... i think you`ll prob need a new one

[Tim M]

Looks fine to me. Get a cord and try it, if it doesn't replacing it's an easy job.

PS. Wouldn't have thought you'll have any issues with the insurance. The CE category doesn't really mean much in reality - just because its a cat D boat doesn't mean you'd have any using it at sea.

[Redrock]

Hi

In reply to your insurance question:

Although only a RCD CAT D hull, the 2.7 Airdeck is a well respected tender to bigger boats that often have to use outlying moorings, so ventures into the sea are commonplace.

I don't think you would have an issue, unless the policy stated that only a CAT C boat or better could be used in the sea.

I insured a 3.2m SIB last year with Covermyboat, as they have a specific Small Inflatable policy for boats under 11ft. There was nothing in the policy wording to suggest it couldn't be used in open water.

Redrock

[Turbodiesel]

Just be careful buying the cheap ones, they break very easily after they have been used for a few months. They suffer in UV light. Seen quite a few break without pulling the switch off. Genuine ones are not cheap for what they are but they work!!

[Ribochet]

Just to reinforce the message

Use your kill cord | Safety Information | Cruising | RYA

[Turbodiesel]

Click the link for the kill cord you need. Remember if you order through the website, put the word ribnet into the promotional code to get your discount!!

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