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

[Beverly Wright]

Thanks, Myron. I am now befuddled as to why the major locksmith in my area
was so clueless about a diesel engine key. Maybe I should have also talked
to an engine mechanic about this replacement switch rather than the
electronics techs here at the marina. Live and learn.

Bev

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Of Welch, Myron D
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2015 12:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Additional ignition keys or replacement ignition
switch

Bev,

I found a replacement switch with posts for four wires that looks very
similar to our original at the local auto store. Cost was about $10. It is
been working fine now for several years, but I do carry a spare in case a
problem develops. I don't know how it would do in a saltwater environment,
but it is not been a problem for me in the Great Lakes. Good luck.

Myron Welch
Wind Instrument #238
Iowa City, Iowa
Grace Memorial Harbor
Elk Rapids, Michigan


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> On May 1, 2015, at 8:45 PM, Beverly Wright <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
> Behalf Of Greg Flanagan
> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 2:08 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Additiional ignition keys or replacement 
> ignition 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)
>>> 
>>> 
>