[C320-list] Ignition switch

[Ted Harrison]

Thanks Don. 

Ted Harrison

> On Feb 3, 2017, at 12:08 PM, Don Johnson <donjohn64 at att.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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