Very true. Shucks. But, would not the electrics of the bilge motor be as much of an interference as a magnetic switch? I guess this means that the magnet switch goes onto the rear deck then. Marvin > > Only problem with this is you can't use a compass with magnets > around them. > > Joan > > > Poke around at some electrical supply type stores. There are very cool > > small magnetic switches. I have yet to set it up on mine, but my > intention > > was to mount the switch under the deck directly below a bungee cord in > front > > of the cockpit. Then mount a block with the inset magnet under > the bungee > > (thread the bungee right through the block). Slide block over switch = > on. > > No through hull cuts. Obvious/large 'switch'. Accessible from outside > the > > hatch. Workable with cold/numb/gloved hands. > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.507 / Virus Database: 304 - Release Date: 8/4/03 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Aug 18 2003 - 07:44:32 PDT
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