> We had this same thing happen to us on our previous boat. > It was caused by a faulty ignition key switch. It was > the type of switch similar to a car, where you turned the > key all the way to the right to the "start" position to > start the engine, and when it started you released the key > and a spring pulled it back to the "on" or "run" > position. ... Yup, that's exactly the problem! While we were moving off of our original position, the port engine had stalled out and I restarted using the fly-bridge switch. First time using that switch. I thought it "felt funny" at the time, but checking now I discover that the key will now go through a full 360 degree rotation and cannot be removed! Further, it is still providing power to the oil pressure alarm buzzer, while at the same time the 12V feed to the Kill switches is broken. > ... > To prevent this problem in the future, I replaced the key > switch with a simple "on/off" type switch and installed a > starter button in series with the switch. I'm going to have all the starter wiring replaced (I didn't get things turned off in time to salvage any) and will most likely take up your suggestion to use a more simple START circuit. _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere!