[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[Allan S Field]

Lou - Why are you changing out these cables?

Allan S. Field
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On May 26, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Monkey Mail <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:

> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
>>>> Cat375 #41 Rocket
>>>> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
>>>> 
>>>> Experience The Whitsundays
>>>> www.cya.com.au
>>>> -----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?
>>>>>