I changed my mind today

[chaunc]

I have seen mobbin outdoors on YouTube rig his kayak with a kill switch to battery. The battery controlled his trolling motor. The line went to a clip on the terminal and when pulled disconnected the power. Slightly different but worth considering.

Best idea I’ve seen yet. Just make sure the clip is strong enough so the kayak doesn’t float away from you.

[Yaker]

Do you mind if I repost this on a different fishing forum? I'd appreciate it. Are kill switches readily available for trolling motors?

be my guest,I will be looking at a DIY kill switch for my trolling motor.

[Yaker]

I heard tell back when a lone fisher person fell inside the boathouse into the water in the winter and didn't survive it .
and I don't think the water was 38 at the time . it was crappie dock and she lived there on it and it was a sad day .
Some of you may know of the spot "peanuts" is the name of the place .
did the man survive or did his major organs shut down .
sometimes I hear about this stuff and even though they get to shore they still don't live thru it .

As far as I know the man survived,last I saw him,he made it to the boat ramp,folks stripped him down and got some dry clothes on him .

[Glenn54]

Thanks. I think the more folks see accidents like this, the more they will practice safety. Let me know what you find out about the DIY kill switch.

be my guest,I will be looking at a DIY kill switch for my trolling motor.

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Superdave... only thing I recommend is keep your phone in something dry. If it gets wet and quits working it is no good to you.

[Bbq Ken]

So glad you didn't witness the opposite ending... Will say a prayer for the gentleman's full recovery ... Thanks for sharing. We become complacent with things like safety when we have no problems....