[Public-list] Re: Ignition switch

[Gordon Laco]

Hi Dan - 

I agree - I will certainly have an on-off ignition switch in the cockpit; it
will be a rubber booted toggle with an aluminium shield to protect it from
accidental throws.

With regard to the key, I think that if the companionway is locked and the
main battery switch is in the off position, security should be fine.

I should mention - we have a gas vapour sensor in the cockpit wired so that
the ignition is cut off if the unit is off.

Gord #426 Surprise




> Gord, A30 people,
> 
> It seems to me that the need for anyone to be able to kill the engine
> from the cockpit is an important safety consideration.
> 
> Another plus with having the key near the original location is that the
> wires are very easily accesible inside the locker if the switch should
> fail in any way (I had a new marine grade switch fail intermitent in its
> 2nd year, in a fresh water boat!). If need be you can cut one of these
> light gage wires and likewide strip and twist the ends back together in
> the locker. If you locate the switch inside, and bury it in a panel, you
> not only make it less accessible, but you lose the access to the wires
> themselves.
> 
> They sell hinged plastic switch covers at electrical supply houses,
> similar to those in aircraft, designed to keep you from acidentally
> turning off something important. Maybe something like that would address
> your concern.
> 
> My $0.02,
> 
> --Dan Sternglass
> dans at stmktg.com
> Watcher of the Skies, #201, 1966, Cayuga Lake, Itahca, NY
> 
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