
Wireless Device Cuts the Engine on a Pilotless Boat, or Sounds an Alarm When a Passenger Falls Overboard
Boating News
Anthony Viggiano, a Connecticut boating enthusiast, created the Autotether, the first wireless lanyard and kill switch combination.
Source: NYT > Boats and Boating
Ok it sounds like it would work if the driver of the boat falls overboard. But what happens it the driver has a heart attack and is the only one on board. If he does not fall into the water the boat will keep right on going out of control.