"Rinker" style ignition key

WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Would like to get some spare keys made for my 2000 FV270. The key I have is in the pic. I'm aware that Mercruiser keys only come on about 6 or 8 versions numbered 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B etc.  But how do I tell with these? Is it stamped on the ignition someplace?
"Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Any locksmith can make that
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like someone replaced your ignition switch. Rinker has been using Sierra switches for years and they only used a handful of keys. A locksmith should be able to help with getting keys made. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • SeaHareSeaHare Member Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    thats actually a SeaRay symbol on that key
    01 FV 310, 5.7s carbed, B3s
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    SeaHare said:
    thats actually a SeaRay symbol on that key
    Crap
    Now that I look at it, you're right. Starting to make a little more sense now, also no cabin keys. Starting to think the boat was a repo or something.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you look at the inside of the cabin door lock, it will give you the key number. It should be the number starting with a 9. It is 3 digits. You can go to Mobellakeys.com to get that one made up for you.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks @Cableguy Greg
    Looked the other day and couldn't see it, but will look again with a flashlight next time.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And some research and a trip to the local hardware store shows the ignition key is a Y11 blank. $2 each. 
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could easily be that someone along the way had easy access to a sea ray dealer or marine max and had the key made. Actually it's a pretty nice key!
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Liberty44140 said:
    Could easily be that someone along the way had easy access to a sea ray dealer or marine max and had the key made. Actually it's a pretty nice key!
    Could be. There was a Marine Max nearby for awhile and it is on a Marine Max floating fob. Will take a closer look at the ignition next time I'm at the boat.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    I had cabin door and ignition keys made by locksmith.  The cabin door is a weird key they couldn't find an exact blank for...But they came close and it worked.
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have to order the cabin door key because there is none. Available from Mobellakeys but need to get number from back of door.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • planesailingplanesailing Member Posts: 173 ✭✭
    edited April 2017
    Mobella keys are really good. Just give them the 3 digit code and they will send it out right away!
    http://mobellakeys.com/products/Mobella_900.htm
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wanted extra cabin door keys for my 242, went to a local locksmith and he used a motorcycle key blank,works great!
    2008 330EC
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Made it over to the boat tonight. My cabin door has this little strap on the interior. Without it, it would be impossible to get your fingers into the cabin door latch and open it from the inside. When I removed it I found these codes as in the second pic. On Mobellakeys.com I don't see a 993 series key but I do see an 811 under the 800 series, so I guess that's mine? Also, I assume the little latch with the Rd dot is an inside lock? I would think the red means it's engaged but the door opens and closes freely. Ando I can't seem to move the little slide lock. Maybe broken ? 
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Willhound said:
     On Mobellakeys.com I don't see a 993 series key but I do see an 811 under the 800 series, so I guess that's mine? Also, I assume the little latch with the Rd dot is an inside lock? I would think the red means it's engaged but the door opens and closes freely. And I can't seem to move the little slide lock. Maybe broken ? 

    Any feedback before I order?
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It should be the 811 code. If you look at this thread, @jme097 has the 915 key.
    http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/6873/pulled-the-boat-out-of-storage-but#latest

    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks @Cableguy Greg just wanted to confirm it's the second number to use.
    What about the interior lock. Is there a trick to that? Or is mine just jammed? Didn't want to force it.  Not that I probably would lock it if I'm in there anyway. 
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I forget which way is locked or unlocked. I will check the next time I am at the boat.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    You can buy a whole new OEM assembly offline that's a direct fit. Mine is a 915 series. It'll either be a 800 or 900 series key. 
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    I think the red dot is much like the safety on a gun...if you see the red dot that means it's hot and ready to fire...which means when you see the red dot the door is unlocked and ready to open.
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Makes sense. Should it slide to lock the door from inside? Mine doesn't seem to want to move. Is there a method to it?
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Red dot is unlocked.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cableguy Greg said:
    Red dot is unlocked.
    Thanks for that Greg. As per above, is there any trick to sliding it up and down? I just ordered keys from Mobellakeys, maybe wait until they come in and try it on the key and get things moving?
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great service from Mobellakeys.  Ordered on April 26th and shipped from San Diego and received in Ontario Canada on May 1st. And they work great!
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You guy's entice me to order an extra set, of both keys. I received my Mobella in 2 days.
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  • bella-vitabella-vita Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
    I think the key has to be pulled out at a certain position to use the lock from inside.
    2002 Rinker FV 342
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks @bella-vita. I'll give that a try.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    When you remove the key, the slot should be horizontal.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    +1 for Mobella keys. I got mine in 3 days from when I ordered
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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