[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

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Greetings to all,

I like this idea. My last boat was a BVI charter boat and it had a start switch and no key. I get frustrated when the float on my ignition key gets caught in the wheel (always at the worst possible time). I am changing out my gearbox and throttle cables next week, as long as I have the instrument pod open anyway I think I will make this modification also. 

Absolutely love this resource/group.

Happy sailing,

Lou Hodac
Blue Moon
#702

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On May 26, 2012, at 7:46 AM, fred.lecuyer at live.com <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:

> Joe,
> 
> The bulge pump should operate even if the battery selector is in the off position.
> 
> Check your wiring manual.
> 
> Fred
> 
> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
> 
> ----- 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?
>>>>