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Wireless Engine Cut-Off (ECOS) Fobs: Pairing, Battery Checks, Testing and the Law

How wireless kill-switch systems such as Fell Marine MOB+, Mercury 1st Mate, Garmin OnBoard and Yamaha's wireless MOB tags work, how to pair and test them, when to change fob batteries, how they fit the federal engine cut-off law compared with a lanyard, and why you should always carry a spare.

30 min Outboard, Sterndrive (I/O), Gas inboard, Jet ski / PWC Shop: $150-400

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