[C320-list] Ignition Key Problem

[Joseph R Aberdale]

Why not a 2 stage switch instead of a 3 stage?  On my boat there is a starter button on the pod that you push to start after turning on the key two positions. The third position is a spring action starter switch , not needed.  This third position is like that on a car which you need to start the engine.

Joe

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-----
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl
> Mielenhausen
> Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 5:44 AM
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> 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
>> 
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