[C320-list] Ignition switch

[Don Johnson]

I recently bought the one from Catalina Direct. It was reasonably priced, delivered quickly and fit perfect, and the install was simple.

Don Johnson
#53

> On Feb 2, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> 
> Well, the way I see it, the ignition key (or lack of one) isn't going to be
> the reason someone steals our boat, but might be the reason I or someone
> else can't get it started and moved quickly if needed.
> 
> I can probably count on one hand the number of times the key has actually
> been *out* of the ignition switch in the past 15 years.
> 
> Someone wants your boat, they'll just break in, open the thru-hull, turn on
> the batteries, jumper the ignition switch and drive away.  You only made
> them reach for a screwdriver and spend an extra 3 min on the deal.
> 
> In fact, one time, we pulled into a floating dock as directed by the harbor
> master and went into town for lunch.  When we returned, we found the boat in
> a completely new location in the marina.  The harbor master said she
> realized they put us on a dock that would have our rudder aground shortly so
> they hopped on and drove the boat over to another dock and tied up before
> the tide dropped too much.
> 
> If someone wants to steal our boat, we'll happily take the insurance and
> upgrade.  (don't get any ideas, we still like our boat :)
> 
> -Jeff Hare
> #809
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Ted Harrison
> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 1:38 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition switch
> 
> Jeff that is an interesting fact. I am not sure I like that! Buy one, start
> manny ! 
> 
> Ted Harrison
> 
>> On Feb 2, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ted,
>> 
>> One difference between West Marine and the Catalina ones, is that with 
>> Catalina, the ignition keys were cut with the same pattern and are 
>> interchangeable.  Same thing with the interior electrical panel keys.
>> 
>> -Jeff
>> #809
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Greg Flanagan
>> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2017 11:47 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Ignition switch
>> 
>> After much searching in chandleries and online I found an exact 
>> replacement off the rack at West Marine. However, they are probably 
>> different over the years (hull numbers).
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Greg Flanagan
>> Hoop Dancer #1076
>> Sidney, BC
>> 
>>> On Feb 2, 2017, at 6:30 AM, Ted Harrison 
>>> <tharrison at innovations-plus.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Ignition switch is cracked. Anyone know replace number or where to
> obtain?
>> 
>>> 
>>> Tks
>>> 
>>> Ted Harrison
>>> 1997 hull 424
>> 
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