Keys..

rasbury

Well..I was just a sayin the other day, on here, I really need to get a spare key for the merc and cabin...and now it's to late...what do I do now??

Willhound

The ignition is easily changeable for under $20 and will come with new keys. The cabin door, you can order new keys from  https://mobellakeys.com/
but you need the code stamped or on a label on the inside of the door latch. If it's locked you're pooched unless you drill the lock out. That one's more expensive.

rasbury

Sigh...

DanW

For the cabin door, many boat keys are the same. Even different brands. Maybe try keys from your friends boats or if you’re friendly with a broker they may be have a key that works. Worked for me before. 

TonyG13

Willhound said:

The ignition is easily changeable for under $20 and will come with new keys.

If you have an approximately 2010 or newer boat they'll run you about $50-$75 per ignition. No more easy swap. All electronics sealed within the system.

Ask me how I know.

This is what's in the new(er) Rinkers like mine...

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/8m3001384-key-switch-pair

YYZRC

DanW said:

For the cabin door, many boat keys are the same. Even different brands. Maybe try keys from your friends boats or if you’re friendly with a broker they may be have a key that works. Worked for me before. 

Not to mention that those southco locks are not very robust. I would just take a screwdriver to it. Can’t imagine it would take much to get it open. 

Willhound

@TonyG13 he's an early 2000's 270 like I had. Single engine and the cheaper ignition. Same basic switch as a lot of construction equipment out there. 

TonyG13

Willhound said:

@TonyG13 he's an early 2000's 270 like I had. Single engine and the cheaper ignition. Same basic switch as a lot of construction equipment out there. 

Some days that's what I wish I had. 

SeaHare

What happened that its too late?  I had a key break off in my ignition, I was able to carefully fish the broken piece out. I glued the 2 pieces of the key together and the hardware store was able to cut me a new one using my glued up key.

Willhound

I'm guessing overboard or totally lost @rasbury?

rasbury

@YYZRC so assuming I can pop that out, how do I get it put back together? Where it is stored that would not be good....so I'd buy a whole new door latch asy to swap out? Mine is a 2006 merc so at least the ignition might not be bad? Can't a locksmith figure out at least the hatch key so I don't tare something else up?

rasbury

And I put the key down somewhere in the house...4 year old, seven year old , lots of moving parts in my house! My mooring and camper pck are both locked up in tge cabin which I don't like a bit...

aero3113

Yes, you can have a locksmith make a key. He can come to the boat and get it open for you. First I would try keys that you have, something close will open it. 

YYZRC

Does the 270 have a bow hatch that you can climb through and unlock the cabin door? It’s not hard to twist the levers and unlock the hatch. 

rasbury

And I found the keys...as I said, lots of moving parts in this house. Now I'm online trying to buy spares...great lake skippers has all sorts of keys...but nothing for the numbers I have. The box store key machines I don't believe have these blanks. I'll figure it out-270 has a bow hatch but my big butt ain't fittin through it.

rasbury

And never mind- quick Google with the key numbers, one at nuwave....cabin key at several others but 16 bucks- will do more shopping!
Thanks again-

davidbrooks

@rasbury just drop the 7 yr old in through the hatch and tell them to open the door or hand you the keys. The mobella site is your best bet for cabin keys.

TonyG13

@rasbury - I get my keys from this guy on eBay -- https://www.ebay.com/str/aviglocksmith -
Mobella's are usually around $10 w/ free shipping. Just search for your key number in his storefront.

DanW

The big box stores wont be able to copy it, but a real locksmith should be able to. 

captkevin

Try Ace Hardware if you have one near bye. Our has a large key selection.

aero3113

When I had keys made for my 242 I went to a locksmith and they used motorcycle key blanks. Worked perfectly.

Cableguy Greg

If you look on the inside of your cabin door, the key number is melted into the black release handle. Three digit number starts with 9. The ignition switch is a Sierra switch, aux, off, run, start. 

Cableguy Greg

If you need a new cabin latch since it may be locked, boatoutfitters.com has the part. 

rasbury

I lucked out and found them..needless to say I have two more sets on the way. I also just found out I have covid, again...so I get a little time off I guess.

mbnarney

@rasbury, good luck with the covid. My daughter just got over it and she said this was the worse yet.

rasbury

I had it before but this go around much worse. Wife has it too but it was very mild...I did lose 20 lbs the last time..

captkevin

Hope you are feeling well soon. Thats no fun.

rasbury

Doing better but a long week....this go around was extremely uncomfortable headach all over the head. Respiratory was not bad. I read that can be low grade brainswelling and dehydration.  Either or for someone that never gets headaches
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