Note to self.

mark_j · 20 September 2010, 09:03

Ok so we all put our mobile phones in a freezer bag or similar whilst out, but what about the car keys? mine usually go in the significant others jacket pocket as she like to keep things safe, however on this occasion her jacket ended up in the Transom well, soaking wet. net result goes something like this, back at slip for 5pm car will unlock but is totally immobile complete with steering full lock, Mobilo called and arrive 8pm with a Kango van, mechanic shakes his head and orders recovery truck which finally arrives 10pm, an hour later (due to difficulties with the steering locked and its in park), car and rib loaded, arrive home 1am.

BogMonster · 20 September 2010, 09:19

I tow mine behind a standard 300Tdi Defender so no such problems, as long as the key will still fit in the ignition it will go

It amazes me how in this day and age they still don't bother to make keys/immobiliser plips waterproof ... still I suppose the manufacturers think why ruin a good sales opportunity

Pikey Dave · 20 September 2010, 09:51

Last winter I came home to find the Wifes coat, phone, wellies & car keys (landrover) drying by the fire. Upon further enquiry it transpired that she'd gone through the ice on the local pond rescuing the dog (I know, I know, but that's another story) The car remote worked fine & she's still using the phone (nokia)

yoyo · 20 September 2010, 10:17

I keep a spare key for my 4X4 launch vehicle in a small waterproof box hidden under the wheel arch.
On one ocassion the central locking operated for no reason whilst the keys were left inside the truck on the seat! I just got the spare key out which saved a lot of trouble.

SimonStDavids · 20 September 2010, 12:45

In my other life as a surfer we have long since faced this problem, and we get round it one of three ways:

The first is to hide the keys somewhere on the car, not so handy if you live somewhere where thieves operate

Leave the keys locked to the car in a keypod or similar. A handy little combination locked safe that can be attached to the car for around £20.

Or take the keys with you in a small dry bag or key pouch. I have seen some waterproof key pouches in my local surf shop for around a fiver.

tony t · 20 September 2010, 12:54

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Originally Posted by mark_j

Ok so we all put our mobile phones in a freezer bag or similar whilst out, but what about the car keys? mine usually go in the significant others jacket pocket as she like to keep things safe, however on this occasion her jacket ended up in the Transom well, soaking wet. net result goes something like this, back at slip for 5pm car will unlock but is totally immobile complete with steering full lock, Mobilo called and arrive 8pm with a Kango van, mechanic shakes his head and orders recovery truck which finally arrives 10pm, an hour later (due to difficulties with the steering locked and its in park), car and rib loaded, arrive home 1am.

i brought one of these to keep my phone,car keys,money,ipod etc
fully waterproof and fits under my seat on the rib everything in one place

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Otterbox...item5888faf905

John Kennett · 20 September 2010, 12:59

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

yoyo · 20 September 2010, 13:14

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

That's a great idea.

Pikey Dave · 20 September 2010, 14:19

Top Tip

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

Seabay · 20 September 2010, 15:14

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

Snap !

jyasaki · 20 September 2010, 15:23

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

I've done the same for night dives off the beach. The key stays on a quick-link attached to my scuba backplate. The regular key gets locked in the truck.

Now I just need to figure out what to do with my glasses while diving...

For normal boat dives, the regular car keys and cell phone (and Drivers License and credit card) go into a waterproof Otter Box in the console.

jky

willk · 20 September 2010, 22:23

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Originally Posted by jyasaki

Now I just need to figure out what to do with my glasses while diving

Back in the day when I was -6 (both eyes, cured now

) I wore these on the dive boat, and on the dive, around my neck...

BogMonster · 21 September 2010, 00:09

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Originally Posted by willk

Back in the day when I was -6

Is that 6 years before you were born?

Cookee · 21 September 2010, 07:15

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Originally Posted by willk

Back in the day when I was -6 (both eyes, cured now

) I wore these on the dive boat, and on the dive, around my neck...

How is the laser thing going and which op did you have?

willk · 21 September 2010, 07:32

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Originally Posted by BogMonster

Is that 6 years before you were born?

Yeah, 6 BW

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Originally Posted by Cookee

How is the laser thing going and which op did you have?

Zapped in February 2005, Lasik Wavefront, haven't looked back since...

...but every other direction is fine

jyasaki · 21 September 2010, 15:30

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Originally Posted by willk

Back in the day when I was -6 (both eyes, cured now

) I wore these on the dive boat, and on the dive, around my neck...

I have a prescription mask, but don't like wearing it out of the water when I can avoid it. Unfortunately, I also like being able to see. Current solution is to stow my glasses in the drysuit pocket, or simply stumble down from the parking lot to the water.

Oh, well...

jky

willk · 21 September 2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by jyasaki

I have a prescription mask, but don't like wearing it out of the water when I can avoid it

I'd normally assume that you hadn't missed anything, 'cos you're a sharp operator, but do you realise that those things aren't goggles/mask?

I was often asked about them on various boats, in predive checks, i.e. "how do you wear those underwater?" I didn't, they're just waterproof specs, tough too

There has to a more aesthetically pleasing version around by now...

Downhilldai · 21 September 2010, 18:53

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I had a regular key cut, with no transponder - it will open the doors but not start the engine. I keep this attached to my lifejacket so I can keep the real key locked safely inside.

Can't believe you post this on a public forum. Codprawn's gone, but other jacks could be reading this thread

Mollers · 21 September 2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Can't believe you post this on a public forum. Codprawn's gone, but other jacks could be reading this thread

Or Northerners

willk · 21 September 2010, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Can't believe you post this on a public forum. Codprawn's gone, but other jacks could be reading this thread

Patently, but how will they know that's it's His Lordship's wheels?