Ignition switch placement

Nasher · 02 March 2006, 13:06

Hello all

The ignition switch for my Suzi 200 is currently housed in a small plate I made up and mounted on a vertical surface of the console.
I’m thinking of moving it to make way for a speaker, and repositioning it on the 45 deg surface of the console, but I’m worried it’ll be more vulnerable to rain etc getting in. Does anybody run an ignition switch in a similar position and had trouble with water ingress?

Thanks

Nasher.

Dino · 02 March 2006, 17:18

Can you get one of those little rubber covers for the barrell of the lock they put on the hitchlock of trailers?

Searider · 02 March 2006, 21:28

Hi Simon,

I survey quite a few American sportsboats. Most of these have the ignition switches on their dashboard consoles. They normally have a rubber cap with a split in it that the key passes through. Seems partially waterproof and I guess they work OK.

Not sure if it may be a Mercruiser part?

Regards

Nasher · 02 March 2006, 21:37

Thanks guys

Think I'll go with it anyway, it has a sliding plastic cover inside the slot and is full of silicone grease so will probably be ok. The console is covered when not in use anyway an I'm not out in the rain often.

Might be an excuse to keep a jonny in the the Glove compartment, just in case you understand.

Nasher

Nos4r2 · 02 March 2006, 21:54

From what I remember of wiring using a suzuki marine ignition switch they are pretty waterproof on their own anyway so I'd go for it-certainly better than the couple of merc counterparts that I've used.

Hugh Jardon · 03 March 2006, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

Thanks guys

Might be an excuse to keep a jonny in the the Glove compartment,
Nasher

hopefully not a used one!!

could also double up as a hat if it rains hard

Rogue Wave · 03 March 2006, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

hopefully not a used one!!

could also double up as a hat if it rains hard

Especially if one where a dickhead!

Nasher · 03 March 2006, 09:55

Did you ever wish you'd not started something?

The emergency Jonny in the glove compartment is normally for carrying water, like the SAS. Well thats what the other half has been told

Nasher.

Hugh Jardon · 03 March 2006, 10:19

Nasher

perhaps i will keep one in my stowage compartment as well in case i need to carry some water!!!

Nasher · 03 March 2006, 10:44

Good idea.

Never know when you will require a handy expanding liquid recepticle.

And can be particularly usefull in port to stretch over your 'gear' to stop any moisture getting out, sorry, in.

Nasher.

codprawn · 03 March 2006, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

Did you ever wish you'd not started something?

The emergency Jonny in the glove compartment is normally for carrying water, like the SAS. Well thats what the other half has been told

Nasher.

And there's me thinking it was to keep crap out of your end(gun of course).....

Nasher · 03 March 2006, 12:14

There you go, very adaptable piece of kit the humble jonny.

Nasher

Rogue Wave · 05 March 2006, 00:14

I guess Ribbing and getting lucky just don't sit well with each other