Super Jet Bilge Switch

[Mark44]

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Yes, there are two types made by CPI. The most common is affordable but usually fails on short order at the point where the cable enters the switch. Seems the glue that holds/seals the entry point fails and lets water enter. The other one is a mil. spec. switch. Look at the picture; you'll note that the entry cable is vulcanized to the switch. I have had several of these in use for over 15 years on diff. skis - none have failed! Hot Products used to stock both types but has offered only the cheap one in the last 8 years. Riva might still have the mil. spec. type (more then $100).
I now get them from mcmaster.com ( 6944K12 ), cable is different, two individual wires, 16" long. This one will last you a lifetime for $68. I install mine on the dash or preferably inside the handle bar switch ( see post above)

I have had one for years probably 10-12 without issue still going strong.

 

[augustaf]

That's the one Fred, is there a difference in the shape or contour of the bottons that may help distinguish the two apart? Big difference in performance and I think alot of the cheap switches get sold as the military ones. I used to use the price to distinguish but I don't think that holds true anymore. People seem to price all handlebar switches the same now regardless of quality.

Look at the pic in post 19. You'll note the push button area is kidney shaped. The lesser switch has straight sides in that oval area.

 

[brenth561]

OCD do you have any bar switches for superjet?

 

[OCD Solutions]

Nope, discontinued them a few years ago. Check with Jetmaniac though, he still carries a few different options I believe.

 

[brenth561]

Nope, discontinued them a few years ago. Check with Jetmaniac though, he still carries a few different options I believe.

Looking at some older posts it seems a rotary switch is the way to go. Do you have any of these in stock?

 

[E350]

If OCD does not sell switches any more, you may want to look at Blowsion's SJ switch. I installed one on our SN SJ ~4 years ago and it has performed flawlessly. I just bought another for the '95 FX1. The switch is specially made for Blowsion and it installs onto the Yamaha start/stop switch perfectly.

https://www.blowsion.com/bilge-switch-start-stop-switch-mount-yamaha

 

[OCD Solutions]

Looking at some older posts it seems a rotary switch is the way to go. Do you have any of these in stock?

I do not. I pretty much stick to manufacturing only these days and let Jetmaniac handle all the sales.

 

[brenth561]

I do not. I pretty much stick to manufacturing only these days and let Jetmaniac handle all the sales.

great i will contact him