[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[fred.lecuyer@live.com]

Joe,

The bulge pump should operate even if the battery selector is in the off position.

Check your wiring manual.

Fred

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----- Reply message -----
From: "Joseph R Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
Date: Sat, May 26, 2012 7:07 am


My boat has a battery switch as well.  However, if I turn off the switch when leaving, the bilge pump will not operate if it's needed to come on.

On May 26, 2012, at 2:12 AM, Simon Rock wrote:

> A three stage switch is what most cars have. The positions are:
> 
> Off
> Ignition on
> Starter motor on
> 
> My boat has a big battery switch to provide power to the motor. The motor
> will not start when this is off. 
> We turn this switch off whenever we are leaving the boat.
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> Simon Rock
> 0428 175510
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Colin Evans
> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 1:44 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> 
> Yes Simon,
> what IS a 3 stage switch and we don`t have a separate circuit breaker
> switch for the engine.  But otherwise a good idea. Maybe they are on the
> newer boats
> *************************
> Regards
> Colin Evans
> Watermark #774
> Lake Macquarie, Australia
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
> Aberdale
> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 10:33 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition Key Problem
> 
> What is a three stage switch?  Thanks.
> 
> 
> On May 25, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Simon Rock wrote:
> 
>> 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
>> 
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>> 
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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
>>> 
>> 
>