brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

[michaelj1978]

My brother took off with the keys to the boat. Weather is going to be in upper 70's this weekend so I've got to get on the water. <br /><br />It's an evinrude 50, are there key codes on the key or on the throttle box itself? I doubt that individual keys are made per each throttle box. <br /><br />What is the best way to get a new key? Would a dealer have these in stock?

 

[Brew2]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

No idea on the keys...hopefully someone more knowlegable can help you out there.<br /><br />If you got desperate, I would think you could probably use jumper cables to get power to the starter motor and get going. Not sure how you would stop the motor though...maybe flood it?<br /><br />Like I said I'm no expert, but if nothing else, this will bump your post back to the top.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Brew

 

[Bradster941]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

Key switches are only about $10 <br />Why not just change it out and be done with it?

 

[uncyboo]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

I just paid $23 for one and it took about 10 minutes to install.

 

[DJ]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

Look for a code on the key switch where the key goes in. I recall that they are two digits.<br /><br />There are only about six combibations.

 

[Terry H]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

If you get desperate have your bro fax you a photocopy of the key. You can then find a couple of blanks and a file or bench grinder and make a key...just a thought

 

[bic-it]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

Originally posted by michaelj1978:<br /> My brother took off with the keys to the boat. Weather is going to be in upper 70's this weekend so I've got to get on the water. <br /><br />It's an evinrude 50, are there key codes on the key or on the throttle box itself? I doubt that individual keys are made per each throttle box. <br /><br />What is the best way to get a new key? Would a dealer have these in stock?

 

[bic-it]

Re: brother has boat keys, 700 miles away

Sorry about the previous post. I am still new at this. I lost my key one time on a Merc. I got the number right under where the key goes in and went up to my local marina. They had it in stock and it cost me $3