No kill cord

Boats&Outboards · 23 October 2013, 16:44

Browsing the bay, found this

http://bit.ly/1aG8heD

Is it just me that sees this as being a bit of a silly item to sell, surely that's just going to make it easier (or more tempting) for people run without a kill cord ?

Why is this product for sale without the Cord !!!!

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chris.moody · 23 October 2013, 16:51

That's shocking that an outboard supplier would sell an item like this. Very unprofessional in my opinion to be making a profit from something that is promoting unsafe practices.

Chris

Chris Caton · 23 October 2013, 17:01

wonder what Suzuki UK would think of one of their dealers promoting the idea of running without a kill cord

Boats&Outboards · 23 October 2013, 17:28

I've tried second guessing why they are offering this, perhaps as a spare but even that would not make sense really. Its a bit odd.

They are offering the kill cord fitting for Mercury & Tohatsu engines also. http://bit.ly/18Lg8KT

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9D280 · 23 October 2013, 17:38

My 'Rude 5Hp has a spare clip strowed under the tiller. (as it does a spare shear & split pin under the cowl).

Spare clips are one thing, but that is just bizarre......

chris.moody · 23 October 2013, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

I've tried second guessing why they are offering this, perhaps as a spare but even that would make sense really. Its a bit odd.

They are offering the kill cord fitting for Mercury & Tohatsu engines also.

http://bit.ly/18Lg8KT

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I can just about understand selling the clip on it's own without the whole killcord, in case someone has snapped the plastic bit and wants to repair not replace the killcord, but putting it on a keyring

Chris

CJL · 23 October 2013, 18:04

Guys, they could be selling it with the intention of the cork and tab being attached to a cord to stop it sinking!

Chris

Boats&Outboards · 23 October 2013, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJL

Guys, they could be selling it with the intention of the cork and tab being attached to a cord to stop it sinking! Chris

So sell the cork! They also sell the entire rig for £3 more

I understand your point but I cannot help wondering how many buyers will simply clip and use it as it is, recklessly or naively.

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thomas · 23 October 2013, 18:21

Technically it's misleading, title says "SAFETY LANYARD' there is no lanyard and there is nothing safety about it.

CJL · 23 October 2013, 18:24

Not the only one!!!

Tabs on their own - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MARINER-OU...item53ee3ae5ee

Tabs and floats - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-SAF...item53fe36bba4

and even worse - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Safety-Cut...item58a64fffcf

Chris

CelticNate · 23 October 2013, 18:53

Nice one, I need a spare tohatsu one!

willk · 23 October 2013, 18:59

'Allo 'allo 'allo! Wot's all this 'ere then? I see yew is hin possession of hay clip and floaty thing without hay curly bit! I his haysumeing that yew is promoting bein' hay ribnobbur with hintent to commit hay heineous hact, to whit, Murder on the Seas.

Come wiv' me sonny, yewer nicked. RIBnet Midnight Court for yew matey...

CJL · 23 October 2013, 19:10

The last link in my post is just great ......always attach your killcord, both ends to the boat!!!

Chris

ShinyShoe · 23 October 2013, 19:33

Spare ends makes sense. I normally use Honda parts, but by Brother has a Yam. Not sure what his fitting is, but if I have a Honda one all I need is the new end attached to my existing cord.