Over the years, an original engine cutoff switch can sometimes fail due to corrosion or just plain wear and tear, creating a safety concern. Jim Hendricks, electronics editor at Boating Magazine, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With no engine cut-off, the boat may circle and strike a captain who has fallen overboard. Generated With Adobe Firefly Every day ...

With no engine cut-off, the boat may circle and strike a captain who has fallen overboard. Generated With Adobe Firefly Every day it seems there's a new report or social-media post about a runaway ...

Every day it seems there’s a new report or social-media post about a runaway boat. Usually, the captain has fallen overboard and, often, the boat goes into the so-called “death circle,” speeding ...