Hatch Lift Switch

[estebanj]

The hatch lift switch on my panel broke. The switch still operates, but it's now loose. The black thread broke in the middle.

The part from the Parts Manual is:

1757313 SWITCH, TOGGLE CHR W/BLU IND DPDT W/REV CIR

Before I call MM to inquire about a cost, could I simply use an On/Off switch to replace (say from West Marine)? Or does it have to be a true DPDT switch? I'm OK if it's no longer lighted or an exact match if there is a cost savings.

Thanks,

Esteban

 

[Groucho]

Well....if you had an older boat...maybe.
Do you really want to have mismatching stuff on a 2007 boat to save a couple of bucks? Not me.

 

[boatmailster]

i think you could use 6 pole momentarily on/ off /momentarily on switch http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=060-376

original new switch shouldn't be more than $20

 

[estebanj]

If I can find original/perfect match, that's my first choice. But I'm open to alternatives if price or availability become an issue. No luck on eBay. Haven't called MM yet.

 

[skolbe]

I would love to replace all of those proprietary switched with generic switches.

 

[ImpulseIII]

I relaced my Hatch lift swit last week. West Marine has the 6 pole double throw switches for about $40.