Speaking of starter problems- After my engine starts, I let go of the key and the key springs back to an on position with the engine running, just like in a car. However, I can turn the key to the off position and the engine continues to run. I can use the kill button to stop the engine from either key position. So the question is this- Will it hurt anything to run the engine with the key in the off position? Michael Wilkie MV Dancin' Dolphin Grass Valley, CA Moored at Jeffersonville, IN.

jdmw@ncws.com writes: >I can turn the key to the off position and the >engine continues to run. I can use the kill button to stop the >engine from >either key position. So the question is this- Will it hurt anything >to run >the engine with the key in the off position? On my boat the key also controls the exciter field for the alternator. So, if I run the diesel with the switch in "off", I don't charge the batteries. And that is not a good situation - you may wish to check this out on your boat. George of Scaramouche1