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alfreddiaz
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Initially Posted - 09/25/2014 : 16:30:44

Hate to do this, but what the heck is this button for on my 1980 Cat 25. It is the just above the AC shore power switch and to the right of the panel.

http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/alfreddiaz/media/Cat25mysterybutton_zps381c2299.jpg.html

And if you feel up to it, explain to me how to just copy and post photos in so you don't have to use a link.

Al

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 09/25/2014 : 17:09:11

It's not standard and could be anything. You'll probably need to climb into the cockpit locker and trace wires to figure out where it goes.

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sethp001
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Response Posted - 09/25/2014 : 17:17:27

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And if you feel up to it, explain to me how to just copy and post photos in so you don't have to use a link.

When making a post, click the 11th button from the left in the Format row (located above the white box where you type your post). A set of brackets will appear in your post. Paste the link to your photo in between the brackets. To get the link directly to the image, after you upload it to Photobucket, go to the picture on Photobucket, right-click on it, and select something like "Open image in new window". Then you copy the URL from the address bar. I'm on a Mac. On a PC there's a similar choice when you right-click, but I can't remember exactly what it is.

This is the result:

I think if you join the Association, there's a way to upload pictures to this website, but I have not tried that yet.

Edited by - sethp001 on 09/25/2014 17:24:07

islander
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Response Posted - 09/25/2014 : 17:31:17

This is what you are looking for

If your browser is Chrome right click on the photo and select Copy image URL
If your browser is IE right click on the photo and select Properties, Select all, Copy.
Its not put there by Catalina...Hmmm..Push it and see if the stewardess comes..

Edited by - islander on 09/25/2014 17:54:33

jerlim
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Response Posted - 09/25/2014 : 19:35:41

I suggest it is the switch for a 120v shore power system. Do you have a waterproof socket on the outside of the port coming and an Edison outlet in the cabin, or a 120v lighting system?

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 04:05:31

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Originally posted by islander

Its not put there by Catalina...Hmmm..Push it and see if the stewardess comes..

hahahahhaaaa GREAT POST!!!

Look inside the dumpster to see if you can find where the wire goes....AC disconnect is below that. we had a small pump hooked to a foot operated switch, for pressure water. Maybe a similar concept?

Edited by - Ape-X on 09/26/2014 04:06:48

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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 07:47:54

I have one like that for my horn. The rubber cover is primarily for an outdoor application. You can get buttons that either toggle on or off with each push, or go on when you push it and off when you release (like mine). Do you feel a click when you push it? That would mean a toggle.

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 09/26/2014 07:50:13

alfreddiaz
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 10:55:08

Okay. I am just going to dive in there and take a look. Will let you guys know what it is when I figure it out. But it looks like standard equipment for the year and model. All the answers are interesting. Please keep them coming. I should set up a contest for the right answer.

Thanks all. I think.

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Ape-X
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 12:41:40

<insert Pillsbury Doughboy> teeheeehee

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 13:57:07

Would not expect to be anything that was emergency related (missing the dire warning tags)

Electric Bilge Pump (push to hold on, release to turn off)

Guessing.

Paul

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islander
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 16:00:46

Cruise missile launch button.....

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 19:49:47

Follow the wire..

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 09/26/2014 : 20:45:03

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Cruise missile launch button.....

Nah--Stinger missile, for PWCs and Cigarettes.

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 09/26/2014 20:47:33

bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/28/2014 : 18:00:27

As my panel looks nothing like yours -- and yet is "Catalina" -- my suggestion would be to do some basic diagnosis (apply battery and see what dies) and if not, ask an electricty-savy friend to take a look. The "button" looks like a horn or emergency something -- but may have nothing to do with anything! Gotta love our aging vessels . . . . .

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alfreddiaz
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Response Posted - 09/29/2014 : 19:26:50

And the winner is... (drum roll) stinger missile launcher. (My boat is so cool.)

No. Actually Paul of BritinUSA pegged it. It does look to be a heavy duty bilge pump. And it works. Well it makes noise. I still need to test it. It also leads to a heavy duty pickup in the portside bilge compartment (why are there so many bilge compartments?) that looks to be just shy of 1 inch in diameter. Could have used it this weekend when I ran aground and, after pushing the the boat off, thought I was taking on water. I Wasn't. I had rinsed the boat off that morning, and I think some water got in the bilge. Check it today, it is mostly dry.

I will have other contests in the future. Like why do I have a fan switch but no fan? I tell you, the Cat 25 owner's manual really doesn't cover a lot.

Such is life.

Thanks skippers.

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