Windless foot switch cover

[Radiowave]

I have Quick 900 foot switches on my boat. One of the covers broke off after 10 years of sun exposure. Otherwise, both switches work fine. Are the covers available separately for purchase or do I have to buy an new switch?

 

[dtfeld]

Check this thread. The older boats had Maxwell switches, and I found stainless covers. Unfortunately, the price of the covers is about what the whole switch costs. You have a different mfg, but the hole may be the same dimension and it wouldnt be hard to swap them out.

http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/stainless-windlass-switch-covers-bling.94750/

 

[bobeast]

I just got the entire switch with SS cover for $78

https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/...nkSQi0AgWEjcVfjWJoxTY2iMfja63fk4aAgmnEALw_wcB

 

[Fly4Kix]

Resurrecting this thread, I'm going to change both switch covers to stainless, reuse the original switches themselves and keep the new ones as spares. The instructions say "must be installed without using silicone." I'm assuming that means don't run a bead of sealant around the unit before screwing it down. I had planned to put a little life seal on the screw threads before i run them back down. That what you guys did as well?

 

[firecadet613]

Resurrecting this thread, I'm going to change both switch covers to stainless, reuse the original switches themselves and keep the new ones as spares. The instructions say "must be installed without using silicone." I'm assuming that means don't run a bead of sealant around the unit before screwing it down. I had planned to put a little life seal on the screw threads before i run them back down. That what you guys did as well?

Yep, used LifeCalk here.

 

[The Bill Collector]

I kept my original switches and replaced the white plastic covers. I'm the only one that sees them so SS wasn't necessary for me.