[C320-list] Additiional ignition keys or replacement ignition switch

[Greg Flanagan]

I always leave the key in ignition. That way I know where it is. Also at anchor if away from the boat I would appreciate someone saving the boat if it lifted anchor (never happened).


Greg 
Sidney, BC 

> On Apr 30, 2015, at 5:58 PM, Joel Krauska <joel at krauska.net> wrote:
> 
> Along these lines: Has anyone considered just bypassing the key entirely?
> 
> The weird angle makes it awkward to use a keyfob float.  Keys get
> rusty/lost/etc.
> 
> Are people really stopped from stealing boats just because they have to get
> past some flimsy locks to open a nav table and find the engine key?
> 
> I was thinking of replacing the starter key with an on/off switch and a
> 'glow' button.
> 
> If I was nervous about security, maybe a secret key somewhere closer to the
> engine would be a better bet?
> 
> 
> Is boat theft a big problem or am I being naive here?  Maybe an insurance
> issue?
> 
> --J
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Beverly Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> I have a Perkins engine and the ignition switch has four wires, one of
>> which
>> goes to the glow plug so when I turn the key, I hold it in the "heater"
>> position for 30 secs before turning to the START position.  I wanted an
>> extra key for safety but wasn't able to find a key blank anywhere. Catalina
>> referred me to Dennis Igarashi, Seaward (mentioned in this list before) ,
>> and he didn't have any keys so I purchased a new ignition switch from him.
>> But it only has 3 wires and the marine tech company here traced the wires
>> back to the engine and found that the original had 4 wires.  Has anyone
>> found a key replacement or a 4-wire ignition switch, or will the 3-wire
>> somehow work?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Bev Wright
>> 
>> s/v Whoosh #15 (1993)
>> 
>>