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Safety

How should a kill cord be used?

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Attached to the driver before starting when the boat is fitted with one

A fitted kill cord must protect the current driver whenever the engine runs; test it and stop the engine before transfer. Revise kill-cord-discipline.

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Reviewed by Richard Moore on . This answer is scoped to united kingdom and general recreational seamanship; check the current chart, publication, local rules and official operational guidance before acting afloat.

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How should a kill cord be used?