Ignition Key 1986 Cal 28 MK II

[ccollier carolina]

I have looked at Lowes, Home Depot, called locksmiths and auto parts stores to get a key made. No one I've contacted has the right blank for my Yanmar 2GM20F engine. The one remaining key I have has Yanmar on it. Any ideas on where to have a key made will be appreciated.
Chuck

 

[Calif. Ted]

I seem to recall Yanmar only used a couple keys, here's one source and a part number, you may need to get it from whoever covers the area you are located in.
http://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/ships_store/?p=numberresults&pn=124070-91290&storetype=mdd&x=13&y=8

 

[Stu Jackson]

Or, you could simply replace the key switch with a more generic one for probably a lot less $$, and then have a gaggle of keys made for it.

 

[Phil Herring]

Any Yanmar dealer should be able to replace key. I also recall someone saying that you can substitute a needle nose pliers for just about all Yanmar keys.

 

[Calif. Ted]

On a previous boat the local hardware was able to use a blank from a cabinet lock, but you could stick almost anything in and it would work. I replaced on current boat with a generic Cole-Hersee (?) switch as Stu suggested.

 

[ccollier carolina]

Thanks to all for the info.
I found Toad Marine Supply to have the key (all of the same engine model keys are the same) at 13.77 plus about $9 shipping. I'll try my local hardware store for a padlock blank that may work, OR use needle nose pliers in amy emergency.
Many Thanks!