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Originally Posted by rick35
I just heard on WMUR that the lanyard law goes into effect on August 13. As far as the operator of the runaway boat in smith cove he would not have been required to wear a lanyard assuming he was operating under headway speed. I think we have to say it was a freak accident. Thankfully the young guy who jumped into the boat didn't get hurt. It could have ended badly.
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I am not sure where you are getting your information. It does not matter what speed you are going.
New April 1, 2021 safety lanyard wearing rule applies to 3-hp and larger engines on boats up to 25' 11" in all the 50 states, inland waters and coastal ocean waters. It applies to all U.S. navigable waters.