Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

[markn88]

im looking to change my ignition from a normal key to a push to start button i found on amazon. Is this a possibility since it should be just like a car. Would there be any drawbacks or reasons i shouldnt do it.

Heres a link of what im looking at

http://www.amazon.com/Honda-Button-...XW0C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331183992&sr=8-1

1987 glasstream caravelle with 135hp mercruiser

Thanks for your help

 

[Don S]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

Why? Even with a push button switch (you won't need the relay) you would still need a toggle switch or something to turn the ignition on and off. So why use two switches when a simple ignition switch that costs less, does the same thing and cheaper?
http://www.iboats.com/Seasense-Igni...2805150--session_id.482115568--view_id.734780

 

[markn88]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

since im not worried about boat theft and just wanted to get rid of the key and have something different, i would ideally get a push button that is start/stop to avoid having the two switches

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

No,you would need a push button switch that is Stop/Run/Start.
And I have no idea what that would look like!!!??

Which is why you need an ignition switch that has three positions or a toggle switch and a push button.
If you are not worred about theft, just leave the key in it!

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

Yes you can in fact do that. Their several switch manufactures that have that type of switch with stackable contact blocks to allow and configuration and many styles of switch for looks , how ever expect to pay from 100.00 to 200.00 for the switch and contact blocks

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

If you are not worried about theft, leave the key in the ignition. Whomever you sell the boat to down the road will thank you for not screwing up a perfectly good ignition system.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

Curious how you plan on turning the ignition power on and off.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

As was stated, you would need a toggle for the ignition ON/OFF, and then a push button START. You might be able to find that in a special ignition switch, but pricey. Check out the high dollar race cars...toggle and push button.

 

[SteveMcD]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

My local electronics store had what the mfr called a progressive switch. It functions like a keyed switch, three contacts,one hot, one on, and then one on momentary, but in toggle switch form. I use it on the fly bridge and power it from the keyed switch below. It was only 6-7 $.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

Square D and a few other make industral switchs that would work fine as a... off / on / start... all in one switch, but their not cheep

 

[markn88]

Re: Change ignition to Push to start , Possible?

Thanks for the Input, but i think ill just leave the keyed ignition because i didnt figure spending so much for the switch that MH mentioned

thanks everyone