[C320-list] Additional ignition keys or replacement ignitionswitch

[Jeff Hare]

For those with the Yanmar engines, there is one ignition key pattern that fits all the Catalina's. I can take my key and use it in any other Catalina with a Yanmar since the ignition switches are all keyed the same. It is probably a different key than those with glow plugs, but I wouldn't be surprised if those were all keyed the same also.

Likewise the electrical panels all share the same key pattern.

Jeff Hare
#809

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Bill Hutt <bhutt at windstream.net> wrote:

>Beverly,
>
>I too had only one ignition key when I bought my boat 3 years ago. The local 
>Ace Hardware store found a replacement key and made me two more for a few 
>dollars.
>Bill Hutt
>"Caribbean Soul" #570
>Cleveland Ohio
>
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: Beverly Wright
>Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2015 12:55 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Additional ignition keys or replacement 
>ignitionswitch
>
>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
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
>Of Welch, Myron D
>Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2015 12:51 AM
>To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>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
>
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>> 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)
>>>>
>>>>
>>