Lost keys for boat ?

[Bigtom]

Well, I lost my keys this week shoveling snow(not at home). Not to bad but the $200. truck key and my key for my rod locker in my boat was on their that is locked and full. It is a 05 Creastliner Fishhawk 17.50.

Do you guys think the dealer would have a common key for them? Do I have to dril out the lock? Your do I have to cut a new hole in there to unscrew the lock?

thanks Tom

[Jack Peterson]

Should be a common key for something as simple as a rod locker!

My buddy's snowmobile used to have the same key as mine! What deuce!

[Bigtom]

Thats what I thought but I figured it has happened someone before. Thanks Jack

[pulleye16]

I'd just get a new truck and new boat so I wouldn't have to deal with that headache!!

That's tough...I've lost my truck keys also cause I was to cheap to get a spare cause I though it was ridiculous how much they wanted...much cheaper then the tow to the dealership though!

[Bigtom]

Thats funny, I just traded my 06 for a 09 because I needed new tires. I was hopeing to make it a nother year

[Chode2235]

Its probably a Perko. Look at the lock and you should see a number on it like RH001 or something.

If you have that number you should be able to get a key for it almost anywhere. West Marine or any boat dealer should have one.

Worst case is you would need to buy a new lock to get the key that comes with it.

[bobbymalone]

$200 truck keys??? is it gold with a diamond mounted in it?

I needed a replacement for my car and honda wanted $50 for key (it has a little chip inside)...

I bought a honda key blank on that online auction site for a few bucks, brought it to the hardware store, and convinced the kid working there to cut it for me if I paid for one of their blank keys.

Of course it was helpful that I had a spare to make the copy from.

I have the "main" boat key. A spare at home, and a spare hidden inside the boat to prevent a huge "D'OH" scenario at the launch. Hindsight is 20/20, but I recommend making/getting a spare key so you don't have this headache again.

[Bigtom]

remote start, key less entry, crystel chip in side $150.00 and another $50. to program it. The boat ignition key always stays in the boat and I guess the new locker key will also.

[Superduty]

Every lock on a rod box I have ever owned was easily opened without the key. In fact I have mistakenly pulled a locked lid open thinking it was already locked. The locking bar justs bends out of the way. Probably cheaper to pull it open and put in a new lock.

[Chode2235]

Pretty sure any marine store or dealer can hook you up with a key for about $2.00. So sure, that I did a quick google search for you and found this little bit of content that may interest you:

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if you call Perko at 1 (305) 621-7525 and ask for Carlene, she'll send you the key for FREE!!! That's right; Perko will send you a replacement key at no cost. The only thing you need to do is fax them your ownership papers on the boat, along with the key number from the lock, and they'll send you one!

[gurkster]

Locksmith can get you into the rod holder for a small fee if you go to them. More if they have to drive to you.