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Title: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Larry Robertie on May 14, 2007, 07:02:03 AM

Hello All,

on my boat the ignition/glow plug switch has a black rubber cover with a slot in it for the key to fit through. I suppose its purpose is to keep the weather out, and I do like the that function. Unfortunately the rubber seems to be deteriorating. I noticed that when I touch it with my hand I get a lot of black rubbed off. Wiping the pedestal down with a cloth produced even more.

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement piece for this? Or maybe there is a way to stabilize the rubber (or whatever it actually is)?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Ken Juul on May 14, 2007, 09:52:28 AM

You might want to try an auto parts store for some tire dressing. Clean the rubber well to get rid of the oxidation then apply the dressing. I don't have a cover over mine and the MkI's have the engine panel on the port cockpit bulkhead so I think they are more exposed to the weather than yours. Is the rubber really needed? Looked on Yachtworld for a picture but couldn't find one that showed the ignition switch clearly.

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Larry Robertie on May 14, 2007, 10:38:23 AM

Quote from: Ken Juul on May 14, 2007, 09:52:28 AM
Is the rubber really needed?

Thanks Ken. I was thinking of something like Armor All, maybe NAPA will have something better.

It's not so much that the rubber is needed, but rather the extra protection in offers. Unlike on my C27 where the ignition was also on the side panel and partially covered by a plastic window, this panel is just smack on the pedestal, about a foot and a half up. It probably won't get a lot of spray, but like I said, the rubber does provide some extra protection.

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Rick Johnson on May 14, 2007, 12:26:57 PM

My 1990 Mk I 1/2 has the same cover. The panel was upgraded so maybe this is something that Seaward stocks?

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: dave davis on May 14, 2007, 12:39:59 PM

I replaced several items on the panel for upgrade and got them from Seaward Products at 562-699-7997
You can get a new start switch and /or a new ign. swith with the rubber cover.
dave

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Larry Robertie on May 14, 2007, 12:55:33 PM

Thanks folks, this is great.

Title: Re: Ignition Key Cover
Post by: Ron Hill on May 14, 2007, 06:35:32 PM

Larry : Look in a marine catalog under ignition switches and you'll see the water protective screw-on cover. Just spray some silicone on it to keep the "rubber" nimble.

I also have a cover on the starter switch and blower toggle switch - found them all in a marine catalog!! :thumb:

Catalina 34

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