Boat compartment lock help, please?

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

The Pro 17 Tracker I just bought (used) did not have the keys to the rod locker or other compartments. Any ideas on where I can buy the same kind of locks that were used on this boat.

A search on the web brought confusion and angst..



Thanks, Bill

 

[Mike Tosello]

Bill,



There should be some numbers stamped on the lock where the handles for each compartment are. By giving this number to a Tracker dealer, they should be able to make or order you a new set.... Good luck



Mike

 

[Larry Harp]

Take the lock off the lid and take it to a locksmith. He can cut a key for you.

I don't get a warm fuzzy from those locks anyway, I'd like to find a way to really secure those lids down for sure.



Harpo

 

[Charlie Nethaway]

Most True Value hardware stores have these locks, if I remember they are about $4 ea and you can get them keyed alike or not if you wish.

I think they call them cabinet locks.

 

[Larry Harp]

That's right! I thought those locks looked familar.

I'm thinking about going to Radio Shack and seeing if they have the stuff to make a inexpensive (cheapo) alarm.



Harpo

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

Cabinet locks, cabinet locks, cabinet locks!!! Cabinet is probably the one word I didn't do a search on...

I couldn't find any numbers stamped on them anywhere.I'm going to take Soonerfans advice and take one off and head to a locksmith. I don't have a True Value store anywhere near me and local hardware stores had nothing. I know they won't stop theft but will maybe deter someone a little.

Soonerfan, the Tracker web site has something called LOC-R-BAR that's supposed to secure everything. It's seems to be a little overkill for me but if someone's really concerned about detering thefft, maybe this would work.



Thanks all, Bill

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

Thanks MoFish,



These old eyes finally did see a number, however faint.

With the help of two neighbors, we agreed on what it was.

I e-mailed my local BPS to see if they could help me.



Bill

 

[David Hunt]

Get locks designed for outdoor exposure. If not, you may end up leaving things locked in them longer than you expect.



david......