[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[Simon Rock]

Do you really need a key? Is the purpose of the key  to prevent the boat
being stolen?
Why not replace it with a waterproof three stage switch.

On our boat, we always turn the engine power off at the circuit breaker, so
anybody climbing aboard cannot start the engine and motor off.

Just a thought.


Simon Rock
Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
Cat375 #41 Rocket
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-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl
Mielenhausen
Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 5:44 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

Why not a little Super glue on the backing nut?
If you want replacement parts, contact:
     Dennis Igarashi at Seaward
     dennisi at seawardproducts.com
     562-699-7997  ext 210


On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
wrote:
> When I attempt to turn my key to start the boat the key housing turns as
well and the key does not go to the "on" position. I looked inside the pod
and found that the large nut used to tighten the housing cannot be tightened
as the threads have been stripped. Thus, I cannot tighten it and the housing
turns. Does anyone have any thoughts about a solution or any knowledge about
purchasing the necessary parts?
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Joe Aberdale
> #908
>