Ignition Key

[jpmurphy]

My outboard was just delivered to my mechanic today. It came with no controls at all. My boat has all of the factory installed controls. However, there is no key for the control box to start the engine.

So how can I get a key ? Locksmith ? AAA ?

Must be someone who has been in this position. My mech is out of town so I'm not able to ask him yet.

My controls are OMC.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Ignition Key

lock smith, or look where they key goes in if there are number there, that is the key code. dealer may have one. or lock smith can make one.

 

[F_R]

Re: Ignition Key

A locksmith can make one. Trouble is, there are few real locksmiths out there anymore. I recently asked the guy at Ace Hardware if he could make an outboard key and he said no. But across his shoulder, I could clearly see the Chicago Lock key blanks hanging on his board.

 

[jpmurphy]

Re: Ignition Key

No numbers where the key goes in. I'll talk to a locksmith.

Many Thanx...

 

[ncornett1]

Re: Ignition Key

my brother and i fished out of his boat one spring morning. he forgot his boat keys and we were putting the boat in and an hour away from home. i took his small boat trailer lock key and it went into the ignition and started the motor right up.



go figure, but it's worth a try.

 

[jpmurphy]

Re: Ignition Key

Ya know, I hadn't thought of that. I was looking at the ignition switch as sort of sacred ground not to be tampered with. I'll try it !!