88 272 switches
 

Need some toggle switches for bilge pump and blower. Can't find what I need. Any suggestions, resource links, etc...?
Thanks in advance!!

Re: 88 272 switches
 

I need one also fro '89 311. Bought one several years ago for an '88 223 from Formula. Pricey little bugger it was, like 40 bucks. They're German-made as I remember. Keep in mind, for your bilge switch, you'll need a "momentary" switch. It's only on while you hold it on. That's what came originally.

I just have not persued the new switch. I'm sure Formula can direct us to a source.

Maybe MagicFloat knows.

Re: 88 272 switches
 

My '89 272 switch clicks on and off and stays on as long as you like. I think your detent may be screwed up.

Re: 88 272 switches
 

mine also stays on as long as you want it to and has been like that since it was new, I just replaced the blower switch with one of these

http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi...&view_id=39648

I want to upgrade all the switches probly next year but this will get me buy, I used a 1/8 (I think) inch drill bit to drill out the slide on connections to retain the factory screw on type connections, was a pretty easy fix and a lot cheaper than others Ive seen. I bought it at a local boat shop

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Maybe it is messed up. In that case, I need two switches. :(

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WHEN MY BLOWER SWITCH WENT OUT I COULD STILL HOLD IT ON AND IT WOULD WORK

Re: 88 272 switches
 

Well , there's the bad news , Third :(

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Guess so. It's been that way since I got the boat in 2000. I just assumed it was a momentary switch for the bilge pump so you wouldn't leave it on. Made sense to me. Just when you think you know something..............................

:o

Re: 88 272 switches
 

I know what you mean

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Ditto :(

Mine SEEMS to be spring loaded too. Before you go and buy another , you might want to give it a little extra push. That's what I do and then it clicks and stays on :cool:

Re: 88 272 switches
 

Thanks For The Tip But I Had Been Doing That For 2+ Years And It Finally Gave Out, PuSh It In And Up And It Would Stay On

Re: 88 272 switches
 

Hey guys.....keep one thing in mind when you proceed with changing the switches on your Formula....

There are a couple of unique features. First, each is "load-rated" for the circuit that it operates. Essentially, each of the switches is "overload protected"....which in essence makes each one an automatically resetting circuit breaker in the event of a circuit overheat.....like leaving the bilge on and forgetting.

I just replaced a few in my 357SR-1, and was quite surprised to find that Formula has them.....17yrs after my boat was built!! Tip-lit in red, just like original with a stainless (but powder coated black) retainer screw.

Now the crazy part....the switches were about $12 each. That is the first time I EVER purchased something from the "Steal-er-ship" and didn't leave with a funny walk..... :eek:

Final note....I tormented over the idea of changing them completely and going with the newer, ergonomically styled rockers, but Formula told the guy at Walkers Marine that the older ones are better.....

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$12 :eek:. That's worth buying a few just to have in case of emergency. Don't ya hate it when you break something Sunday and miss the following weekend too because "the part hasn't come in yet". I even have a spare drive ;)