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HELP! Forgot Evinrude key 300 miles from home

dizzyspots - 10-31-2013 at 04:38 AM

HELP fellow nomads...in Yuma, headed across at San Luis this morning....Dumbchit moment..left the key to the Evinrude at Home in Vail, AZ...internet search shows it takes a "77 series" key..(1987 Evinrude 140)...any sources along my route thru Yuma to San Felipe to Gonzaga...any other key work (Ace Hardware, etc)
Thanks

All I could find

John M - 10-31-2013 at 05:16 AM

Fisher’s Landing Resort
10882 N SWEDE WAY
YUMA AZ 85365
Phone: (928) 343-2776

We have a full-service shop that can handle repairs
on most boats and offers incidental sales of parts,
boat accessories.

Doesn't sound too promising for parts, but they might have more info.

With all the boat stuff in San Felipe I bet there might be something there?

dizzyspots - 10-31-2013 at 05:26 AM

That was my thought as well...head south as planned and look for help in San Felipe...found a couple of marine stores in Yuma...nearby...open at 0800
or take my chances in San Felipe...

vandy - 10-31-2013 at 05:28 AM

The good news is that OMC only used 16 different key cuts for evinrude outboards ignitions in the 77 series.
Look for the two little numbers in the metal below your key slot.
Yuma should have a locksmith who may also just bypass your key or make it turn with a screwdriver, or even have a key...

San Felipe business directory listing

John M - 10-31-2013 at 05:30 AM

For what it's worth


Key Doctor
Phone: (686) 577-2605

dizzyspots - 10-31-2013 at 05:31 AM

the key blank is made by Pollack...they make most "generic" keys...cabinets, lawnmower etc..hoping to find hardware, locksmith or marine place that opens soon...typing this from the hotel computer...

vandy - 10-31-2013 at 05:36 AM

can't hurt to call the 24-hour emergency locksmith place
928-580-2775
Well, it might sting your wallet...

Yuma Marine opens at 8:00

John M - 10-31-2013 at 05:36 AM

Yuma Marine Inc
Address: 2175 E 16th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone (928) 344-2498


Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

[Edited on 10-31-2013 by John M]

dizzyspots - 10-31-2013 at 05:47 AM

Thanks for the replies...I'll grab breakfast and then try Yuma Marine...Mike

deanfootlong - 10-31-2013 at 06:23 AM

pop the ignition wires out and figure out which ones start it. no need for a key.

Hook - 10-31-2013 at 06:48 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by deanfootlong
pop the ignition wires out and figure out which ones start it. no need for a key.


This is the best advice, if you arent going to be down there for months. Try and secure some "jumpers" (12 gauge or so wire with small alligator clips at each end). Ideally, the alligator clips should have some plastic insulating covers over them. These will allow you to hot wire it and easily connect and disconnect when needed. You might not even need to remove the existing wires. Just back the ignition key assembly out of the dash and the connections at the back may be exposed enough to get the alligator clips on them.

And if you arent sure how to do it, in the immortal words of Gustavo Arellano.............ASK A MEXICAN.

For the key option, exhaust all possibilites in Yuma first. While a local in San Felipe may have the knowledge and the equipment, stocking keys (or anything) is often the problem in Mexico.

[Edited on 10-31-2013 by Hook]

David K - 10-31-2013 at 06:53 AM

Wonderful Nomad assistance!:bounce::cool:

chuckie - 10-31-2013 at 06:56 AM

I had the same problem just bought a similar automotive ignition set with keys, and swapped out the whole thing...

Rude ignition switch

captkw - 10-31-2013 at 08:08 AM

Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET !! K&T

[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw]

desertcpl - 10-31-2013 at 08:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by captkw
Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET !! K&T

[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw]




good advise,,, I am assuming you will cross at San Luis

this locksmith is on Hwy 95 on your way

G/T locksmith,,, 2868 S. ave B ( hwy 95)
344-0330

Yuma marine will not be able to help

another big locksmith shop

Burge Locksmith 850 e. 24th st 726-8643

don't waste your time on the other locksmith you mentioned
he is very limited, as he only works out of a small van
not very well stocked

rts551 - 10-31-2013 at 08:34 AM

Let me know, Dizzy, am leaving Vail on Sunday. Could bring the keys to Chapala on Monday.

Sidamone - 10-31-2013 at 09:54 AM

This is your best post, ever!
Quote:
Originally posted by captkw
Hola dizzyspot,,,,Please take my advice as it's what I do for a living...DO NOT cut the wires...if anything is hooked up wrong you will blow a rectifier,,pwr pack,,trigger,,stator....big bucks !! and don't ask a Mexican,,its not a 77chevy...how many panga do you see broken ? electrical systems are not a Mexican guy thing...no harm meant but you must be trained.....and do not use a car ign switch..its very different...if your motor has a control box mounted on the side .which is what you should have,,right?? a car gas cap and RV side panel keys will work in that switch and any half witt lock smith can make up a key for that in a sec...and for gods sake DO NOT use jumper wires...that's about the stupidest thing Ive heard YET !! K&T

[Edited on 10-31-2013 by captkw]

Ahh...OOOOKAY!!

captkw - 10-31-2013 at 11:19 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sidamone
This is your best post, ever!

"Just the facts, ma'm" Sargent Friday talking !!

WELL<update please

captkw - 11-2-2013 at 06:26 PM

Looking for a good story

dizzyspots - 11-8-2013 at 04:18 PM

well..we camped out at 0730 Thurs at Yuma Marine...opened at 0800...tried the ring of master keys=no joy..he has an Evinrude control box switch and keys $21.95 plus tax and we are headed south by 0815....install at a friends palapa at Gonzaga...launch and fish...and ski...and repeat until Sun PM...then WIND WIND WIND...bailed out of the bay mooring during a little lull on Tues afternoon...retrieved via the estuary west of Alfies at high tide and headed back Wed AM....interesting border crossing into secondary at San Luis for ...............................................wait for it............undeclared Del Monte fruit cups!!!! Thanks for all the advice and leads...can always count on fellow nomads to come thru!!!

BajaBlanca - 11-8-2013 at 04:36 PM

Del Monte fruit cups,oh no!



:o

David K - 11-8-2013 at 04:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dizzyspots
well..we camped out at 0730 Thurs at Yuma Marine...opened at 0800...tried the ring of master keys=no joy..he has an Evinrude control box switch and keys $21.95 plus tax and we are headed south by 0815....install at a friends palapa at Gonzaga...launch and fish...and ski...and repeat until Sun PM...then WIND WIND WIND...bailed out of the bay mooring during a little lull on Tues afternoon...retrieved via the estuary west of Alfies at high tide and headed back Wed AM....interesting border crossing into secondary at San Luis for ...............................................wait for it............undeclared Del Monte fruit cups!!!! Thanks for all the advice and leads...can always count on fellow nomads to come thru!!!


How funny... the border guards are getting stupider and stupider... Thanks for the follow up. Sorry you got blown out of the water... but there are other things to see and do around Gonzaga if you like any of these: off roading, hiking, history or geology... a palm oasis too!

ignition switch& keys

captkw - 11-8-2013 at 05:45 PM

21 bucks is a good price..thanks for the update !!the newer ones are a bit more...(Ya Think) on almost all outboards the BK/Y wire is the kill wire..shorts the stator or pwr pack to ground to stop/kill/turn off the motor ..and cannot be hooked up even for a second wrong ! I get 2/3 calls a year for a runawy outboard and the same for diesels...Nothing like a car motor....

[Edited on 11-9-2013 by captkw]

woody with a view - 11-8-2013 at 05:52 PM

those border idiots don't realize that they already lost the war.... more govmint Aholes trying to justify a paycheck!

Aint That the Truth !!!!!!!!

captkw - 11-8-2013 at 06:26 PM

watizname - 11-9-2013 at 09:18 AM

I don't know Woody. Might be some genetically modified marichino cherries or sumpin in those fruit cups. Gotta be vigilant.:cool: