Boat Key Broke - Need Help

[titelines]

All,

I went to start my boat the other day and the key broke. I should be clear that the key itself (the part that's inserted into the key hole) did not break. The rubber/plastic housing on the key (the part that you hold onto) snapped. So now I have two pieces, the plastic part and the key part.

I can use my pliers to hold the key and start the boat, but really want to get it fixed. I figure I'll get a replacement key or two made too while I'm at it.

I went to the hardware store and they could make the key, but did not have anything to put it on. I called a locksmith and they couldn't help me. I also called an outfit that touts the fact that they do car, marine and home keys, but they couldn't help me either.

So, does anyone know where I can go to get this fixed? Going to the manufacturer is not an option.

Thanks for any/all help!

[LightningBG]

What kind of boat/motor/ignition?

[Valv]

What brand ? Why manufacturer is not an option ?

[titelines]

What kind of boat/motor/ignition?

Type: 1992 18' fish and ski (console)

Manufacturer: Armada Manufacturing (Kentucky)

Motor: 115 hp Suzuki Outboard (1993)

[titelines]

Lots going on here, so I maybe had a brain lapse.

The boat is from Armada Manufacturing, which was purchased then went out of business. The outboard is a Suzuki, so maybe I can contact them with the model # and get a couple replacements (??)

[RebelSS]

I picked up 2 spares at my boat dealer, no problem. Locksmith I went to first just laughed at me...guess he thought it was funny. Told him what I thought looked funny as I left.

[CAMAN]

You would go to the manufacturer of the control box, and that would most likely be Suzuki.

[Esox_Magnum]

I'm not undertsanding what broke, all of our boats just use a regular looking key, but then again all are mercs. If the hardware store can cut the key why wont that work for now untill you can fin an original?

[delcecchi]

My merc had a key with a number 1B, the dealer stocks all possibilities. I don't know about Suzuki, but it wouldn't surprise me if they don't do the same. Look on the key and see if it is marked somehow.

[titelines]

Thanks for the input everyone, I appreciate it. I'll try going through a Suzuki dealer and see if that works.

Thanks again!

[LightningBG]

I'm not undertsanding what broke, all of our boats just use a regular looking key, but then again all are mercs. If the hardware store can cut the key why wont that work for now untill you can fin an original?

I think they didn't have the proper blank key.