[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[Allan S Field]

Have you tried adjusting the cable at the gear box? Changing those cables out will be the worst job you ever undertake! If you do change them out, there is a Mainsheet article there.

Allan S. Field
Sent from my iPad

On May 26, 2012, at 11:55 PM, Flyingmonkey <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:

> I'm changing out the cables because the boat is 12 years old and I've noticed some resistance in the gear box cable. Edson recommends 5-7 years on the cables. I figure it's better to replace them now (at port),  rather than when they fail (under way).  
> 
> Lou Hodac
> Blue Moon
> #702
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 26, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
>> Lou - Why are you changing out these cables?
>> 
>> Allan S. Field
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> 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?
>>>>>>> 
>>