Safety Lanyard

[K Rock]

So I can't start the boat because I need a starter, but when I get the starter I won't be able to start the boat... previous owner let something chew the safety key. Local seadoo place wants 55 plus 100 to program. Does this thing really need programing???

 

[1983]

Need to know year and model of boat.

Yes

 

[K Rock]

2000 challenger 2000.

Yeah I'm driving an hour away to get a key programmed, sure home this boat actually runs after I spent a few hundred just to find out. Ugh.

 

[Coastiejoe]

2000 challenger 2000.

Yeah I'm driving an hour away to get a key programmed, sure home this boat actually runs after I spent a few hundred just to find out. Ugh.

Many of us buy the CanDoo Proo. It allows us to program our own keys and plug into the boat/ski and see whats going on... That said,, you have the Merc Engine, I am not sure if it is compatible...

 

[Dr Honda]

[MENTION=82377]K Rock[/MENTION]

it's a Merc boat. There's no DESS in it. All you need is a $15 generic lanyard.

Hope you read this before you take the drive.

 

[K Rock]

Dr Honda, that's the answer I was hoping for! The old one doesn't say DESS on it. But looks like a dog got to it.

 

[K Rock]

I feel like an idiot. I just looked closer at the stuff on the dash, it is definitely the Dess Style. The button that the lanyard would push pin is jammed in on the switch , so at first glance I thought it was just a cap that went over it.

 

[Dr Honda]

I feel like an idiot. I just looked closer at the stuff on the dash, it is definitely the Dess Style. The button that the lanyard would push pin is jammed in on the switch , so at first glance I thought it was just a cap that went over it.

The DESS system was ONLY in the Rotax boats. The DESS post has a metal tip, and ring contact where the chip in the lanyard will make contact. The standard has a plastic plunger. (button)


What engine(s) in your boat?

 

[K Rock]

The DESS system was ONLY in the Rotax boats.


What engine(s) in your boat?

AHHHH it's it definitely NOT. I was driving and talk to text didn't pick up the "not".

 

[Dr Honda]

got ya.

But on that note... you should list the engine in your info. It could be a 210 (carbs) or 200 Opti. Then next time you have a question... it will there for all to see.

 

[biffdotorg]

The Doc is right on this one. I actually had a lanyard stretch just a bit and would not push the button all the way in. I took the lanyard off and pushed the button in with my finger and started the boat up. Drove in to get my spare lanyard.

Not sure, but I don't think I have a DESS Chip in my middle finger. It was pretty numb by the time I got on the lift though. HA!!

Good luck

 

[Coastiejoe]

Note to self,,, spare lanyards should be with you, not at home or in the truck. I have every lanyard I own for my two skis every time I get u/w.