Safety teathers

[Jebass]

Good day all
i currently have a 225 pro xs on my bass boat. I have been doing lost of searching on the web and have seen a device for out board motors. It is a cable device not to allow the motor to fly into the boat if you hit something at high speeds.
i see the pros are using them.
i would like to hear if the normal weekend warriors are using them, any pros and cons appreaciated
thanks
JEbass

[Savage]

I'm NOT using one, and I haven't see any used in the tournaments that I have fished.

[Tidebassin']

I believe you are thinking of the product called the "Leash". You can do a google search of the product and check it out. Seems like a good product but a little pricey. Just depends on what everyone thinks is to much to pay for safety! I personally like the idea and product however, I do not have one, yet!

[exx1976]

I believe you are thinking of the product called the "Leash". You can do a google search of the product and check it out. Seems like a good product but a little pricey. Just depends on what everyone thinks is to much to pay for safety! I personally like the idea and product however, I do not have one, yet!

Sweet jeebus! They sure are proud of that thing!

[Gamblinman]

I'd like to see a video of the product actually working before investing. Another benefit if it keeps the motor from submerging, it would pay for itself.

[GBhoss]

A lot of old timers just leave their rear seat in... I assume that they are hoping the seat will deflect the motor to one side if it cut loose.

[dstep0]

Some guys around here run them. I would like to get one as I have to think it would be better than nothing but I just can't see spending that much on that item.

[Fishysam]

I'd like to see a video of the product actually working before investing. Another benefit if it keeps the motor from submerging, it would pay for itself.

Yes they need to destroy some boats and motors for video, they are a board sponsor

[mdtritn21]

Mike Iaconelli runs one now. Those old timers usually have the seats unfolded and flying like a flag too.

[Hez]

I wonder how many motors they have saved

[AllyFishing]

Mike Iaconelli runs one now. Those old timers usually have the seats unfolded and flying like a flag too.

Ike should!!! He's torn up more boats and motors than carter has liver pills.

[Gamblinman]

Yes they need to destroy some boats and motors for video, they are a board sponsor

So, because they are a board sponsor, that immediately excludes them from demonstrating their product is legitimate?

It's called testing, and sometimes its destructive, but necessary to corroborate what is claimed.

[Offshore 1]

Question that I have is how common is this issue??? To add to that question, if its an issue why have the outboard companies not done something about this??