Wanted Ignition barrel and key for a verado

Miller · 23 August 2018, 16:40

Ok, so being the clever boy that I am, I ve managed to lose my keys to the boat[emoji37]

Has anyone got an ignition barrel and key that is suitable for a Mercury verado? I m presuming that's smartcraft compatible?

Thanks in advance

Nos4r2 · 23 August 2018, 21:15

Talk to your local dealer. It'll be possible to get a new key.

Poly · 24 August 2018, 02:37

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Talk to your local dealer. It'll be possible to get a new key.

IME (why do boat keys not float by design?) it may actually be easier/quicker to buy the relevant key online than from the local dealer.

The key number will be on the lock barrel which you would have to remove to replace anyway. If you are in a big rush it is simple to Hotwire!

Miller · 24 August 2018, 09:43

Ok, it has 321 and 1234 on the barrel... which code do I use?

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Originally Posted by Poly

IME (why do boat keys not float by design?) it may actually be easier/quicker to buy the relevant key online than from the local dealer.

The key number will be on the lock barrel which you would have to remove to replace anyway. If you are in a big rush it is simple to Hotwire!

Andre · 24 August 2018, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Miller

Ok, it has 321 and 1234 on the barrel... which code do I use?

it is sufficient that you give the Mercury service dealer the number which is on the key ie 321

Poly · 24 August 2018, 13:32

I’ve edited the actual numbers you quotes as anyone could get the spare key and go start your engine. Boat security is bad enough without advertising the key number!

Poly · 24 August 2018, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Andre

it is sufficient that you give the Mercury service dealer the number which is on the key ie 321

In the absence of the key, knowing which of the two numbers on the barrel is the key number was the essence of the question!

Miller · 24 August 2018, 13:44

Roger, thank you... So it's the 3 digit number then?!

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Originally Posted by Poly

I’ve edited the actual numbers you quotes as anyone could get the spare key and go start your engine. Boat security is bad enough without advertising the key number!

Lee argyle · 24 August 2018, 19:32

Yep , merc keys are 3 digit