Lost ignition key

[kevsbox]

Hi all

I have lost one of our ignition keys for our yacht. The engine is a Beta 20 and the ignition is as per the photo. So we are down to 1 key but I always prefer a spare or 2.



I have emailed Beta but no response yet. Does anyone know of a location in the Hampshire area who can cut these keys please.

Thanks


Kev

 

[ylop]

If you know the code on the key you can usually buy them on ebay or similar cheaply. I'm assuming from your question that your local key cutting place doesn't have a suitable blank - you can buy them online too (its probably a Kubota key if you can't find a BetaMarine branded one) and most key cutters will happily cut if you provide the blank.

 

[LittleSister]

I'm surprised Beta haven't responded. I always used to find the very helpful (And I think I bought extra keys from them once.) Try giving them a ring.

You might well find though, that any local locksmith or key cutting shop will be able to cut you one. They're not sophisticated or special keys, as I recall.

 

[wombat88]

It is worth asking your local Timpsons despite being a national chain they're quite good at sorting out problems and have a huge book of blanks available

 

[LittleSister]

I believe Beta buy in their various instrument panels from a specialist manufacturer (who probably buy in the ignition switches from another specialist) so the keys aren't unique to Beta, and are in more general circulation.

 

[pandos]

I lost mine last week, ( had previously broke one by standing on the silly keyring) started engine with a nail scissors...found the original in the cutlery drawer when I was putting away my new key..

I think they are standard Kubota keys, probably any key cutter can make a copy.. I'll probably make a new spare from a padlock key and a saw file..

 

[cpedw]

When I couldn't get a key for a newly acquired Yanmar, the screwdriver blade of a Swiss army knife proved satisfactory!

 

[MontyMariner]

A picture of the key would be more helpful than a picture of the slot!
There was a thread on this recently, turned out that keys are not individually cut and readily available on eBay.
Putting a name to the type is the start point.

 

[pandos]

These are photos of my Beta key...maybe you can tell if it is identical to yours.

 

[pandos]

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[Alex_Blackwood]

Try any of these.
Google Search

 

[ithet]

The locksmith in Middle Road Park Gate had the blank for my Beneteau cabin lock that I had not been able to get elsewhere. He also knew what it was for straight away. Might be worth a try there.

 

[Rappey]

I bought a boat with no keys for its volvo ignition. Was something like £280 or £380 for a new barrel and keys. Bought a chinese clone with 3 keys on ebay for £20.

 

[kevsbox]

KUBOTA keys it is indeed, this did the trick, thanks for the tips.

3 X KUBOTA ENGINE BETA MARINE PANEL, KUBOTA OLDER B SERIES TRACTOR 55240 KEYS | eBay UK