502ss

I have replaced basically every part on my scarab except the stock ignition key switches and wouldn't you know I am having problems with one of them!

Thinking of eliminating the keys entirely and going with toggles for ignition and push button for starters. When I rewired the boat I changed around the way things were wired so I don't use the acc side of the key so not loosing anything there.

Anyone done this?

Pro's & Con's?

Thanks
Jim

FIXX

I left the keys and jist added starter buttons,,i like it because i crank the engines for about 10 seconds before turning the key so the engine has oil pressure..

502ss

That's a good reason, like I said one of my keys is acting up so pretty sure the keys are going

32hustlin

I did it and it worked flawlessly i also added a plastic cover for the starter button in case I hit it with my knee I think I split two of the standard ignition switches before I got rid of em

dereknkathy

not like the keys are a theft deterrent. boats are the easiest thing to hot-wire there is...except mayve riding mowers. OH RIGHT!!! SAME SWITCH!!!

32hustlin

Lol so true I saw those push button starts with the keypad locks a while ago for "security" and had to laugh I could just imagine losing a motor trying to dock and frantically punching in combinations to get it restarted

Pwraddr

Was thinking similar....

dereknkathy

you think that's bad, try having one not restart on a twin shaft boat in a tiny little cove in front of somebody's fuel dock with 20 boats all around!! it only turns one way, and of course it is the wrong way...

502ss

That's the situation I am in now. Got the boat in the water yesterday at the marina. Started port motor, fine. Shut off port motor started starboard motor ( I always do that so i can hear each run separately first) went back to start port motor, nothing!! Ended up having to jump the starter lead on the engine to get it to light!

Gimme Fuel

I am going to wire my ignition with a toggle and push button this winter. I like the simplicity and the looks. I will hide a secondary switch behind the dash for security.......Chances are a crook won't be able to find that, and if they do, It is insured!