Wisconsin Fishing Discussion

A Heart Pacemaker and Driving Boat with Tiller

11/29/23 @ 10:46 AM

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Mr.Bass

User since 5/18/02

I will be having a heart Pacemaker procedure in the near future. I have read about possible problems with driving a boat with a tiller and closeness to the motor itself. I would appreciate comments from anyone in the same position regarding your experiences.

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12/26/23 @ 12:03 PM

CCLUND

User since 5/29/11

My BIL has a defibrillator not a pacemaker and has no problems running his 60hp Mariner. Also goes with me 90% of the time with no problems around my 150 Yamaha. He was worried when it was 1st implanted 6 years ago.
I agree check with your Doctor/Surgeon about this.

11/30/23 @ 3:55 PM

river_chaser

User since 10/3/12

Our advice here is not cheap but it is free and worth every penny.

11/29/23 @ 6:25 PM

Snake1

PRO MEMBER User since 1/22/21

I would also talk to your Doctor before talking to the Experts on LL! Lol

11/29/23 @ 3:11 PM

huntfish

User since 6/16/03

Type your question in Google. Alot of good info comes up, including pacemaker user responses.. Seems 1 foot away from motor with ignition start is sufficient. I'd refer the question with your surgeon or cardiologist.

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