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

[argates2nd]

I had a new key for Perkins 1995 #182 made at a True Value hardware store in Feb.  It was just like getting any other key made = unremarkable.
Rollie

<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Beverly Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> </div><div>Date:05/01/2015  9:44 PM  (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com </div><div>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Additional ignition keys or replacement ignition
 	switch </div><div>
</div>So I gather that no one with a boat of my vintage (1993) has desired or
found replacement key blanks or replaced their ignition switch that has a
preheat position with an identical switch? The marine tech folks are
suggesting that if I can't find a 4-wire switch like the original that came
with my Seaward panel, that I use the 3-wire switch I purchased from Dennis
Igarashi (for which he gave me four keys, not just two, what a guy!) and add
a separate button for the preheat element. 

I started down this road because all I wanted was an extra key in case
something happened to the one and only key I have. Not being able to find
that, I'm now trying to figure out buying a new ignition switch that
operates like the existing one, but that doesn't seem possible either.  As
with all boat things, the simplest things turn out to be the most
complicated, LOL!

Bev Wright
Whoosh #15
Herrington Harbour North
Deale, MD

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switch

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)
>> 
>>