Does anyone know if the screw on rubber moisture cap for the engine start button are available? I need two, one for each start button.
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07-19-2022 04:11 PM #1Registered Member
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screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
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I did something that made it very easy to recognize what you were pushing. Start buttons were black, horns or gray and shut down is in red. It makes it very simple especially when you’re in emergency situation.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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07-19-2022 04:51 PM #4
Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
Where did you get them?
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07-19-2022 05:40 PM #5Registered Member
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Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
Thank you for directing me to West Marine. I was able to order the screw on start button caps online. I am new to this site; and quickly finding that fellow Hatteras owners are very helpful. I am glad to be associated with you.
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Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
Found two on Sams. Might have to call for the black one.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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07-20-2022 08:19 AM #8Senior Member
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Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
Tangential question: why do boats have start and stop buttons when they also have key switches?
The reason I ask is that I've had two relatively big boats that were gas powered (Chris Craft Commander 42 and Roamer 46), and both used standard 3-position key switches (OFF-ON-START). Of course, the START position sends a relatively low current signal to the starter solenoid, which energizes the starter.
I had a Detroit Diesel-powered Constellation 52 that came with 2-position key switches and START and STOP buttons, but IIRC DDs have stop solenoids that need to be energized to shut down the engines, and the STOP position on a key switch does the opposite by de-energizing everything. But that doesn't explain why it has a START button. Why not just use a 3-position switch to START and have a STOP button?
Which brings me to the real reason I asked: the Cummins 6CTAs I installed in my Roamer has a 3-position fuel shutoff solenoid: ENERGIZE, LOCK, and OFF. Turning on the ignition activates the low-amp (1a) LOCK portion of the solenoid, which keeps fuel flowing while the engine is running. The ENERGIZE coil has a higher amp requirement (20-30a) to pull the fuel solenoid open and is activated by the START button or key switch on a Cummins marine panel (they can have either). When you turn the key to the OFF position, it deactivates the fuel solenoid and shuts the engine off. No STOP button required.
So why do so many big boats have START buttons instead of just using 3-position key switches? On my Roamer, I've got it wired to start and stop with just the key switch. But if there's a good reason to have start buttons, now's the time to install them.
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07-20-2022 10:05 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
I am only guessing, but the run to the starter is very long and the push button Cole -Hersee switches can probably handle more amps and are very reliable. And colored caps are very good idea.
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Re: screw on rubber moisture cap for engine start button
Simple explanation is a push button is cheaper than a 3 way switch
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