Padlock

[misterjenkins]

We've had these since 2017: ABUS 65ib/40 KA 6404 | Keyed Alike Brass Weatherproof (40mm)

Very very good. Work perfectly, have only seen oil a few times since we bought them.

Can't recommend enough.

 

[PetiteFleur]

I've also used IFAM stainless padlocks, keyed alike and not had a problem with them in 5 years, even when submerged on the dinghy which is padlocked to a chain on the foreshore.

 

[penberth3]

But also has the potential to absorb dust, grit and salt particles and becoming a gummy paste.

In a dusty environment yes, but regular cleaning and re-oiling solves that. In a marine environment corrosion is the bigger problem and oil is better than the dry lubes.

 

[DoubleEnder]

Right, I'm going a bit out there but hear me out. You're putting a padlock on a washboard. Made out of wood or plastic. If they want to get in a hardened lock will just cause them to wreck their way in and as many YouTube videos shown any padlock is easily picked by a motivated person. The way I see them is just to keep the boat locked up against the opportunist thief looking for a quick score.

The way I did it was buy a matching set of ABUS standard padlocks for my washboards and lockers. No marine version or anything and I just take a oil can with a little pump or seringe and fill it with motor oil and pump that through the lock making sure everything inside is drenched in oil. Then just wipe it off and leave it hanging on the inside or a bucket to let the surplus oil drip out, wipe off again and you're good to go.

I do this at the start of every season and the locks keep perfectly fine. Locks work smooth as butter. If you start noticing the lock not working smoothly, just repeat the lube process.

Yeah. My boat is wooden. The companion doors are raised and fielded teak panels. I’d hate to have to replace them. So I use a tiny, weedy little padlock so I can say it was locked if anyone asked, but that a 10 year old with a screwdriver could bust in 5 seconds. There not much worth nicking. A VHF, some decent scotch. My jacket, maybe boots. Help yourself, cheaper than a new door.

 

[PabloPicasso]

Yes, scrotes won't care how good your lock is. Yachts are easy to break into, whilst causing lots of damage that's hard to fix.

We know that.

I just want three small padlocks that won't rust or corrode, and have the same key.

I didn't think it was too tall a request, until I tried to find some.

The catches on my washboard and lockers have a max 5mm or 6mm hole. Having them padlocked won't stop a theif intent on gainning access, but may stop kids swimming in the harbour who may climb aboard when I'm not there.

Plenty of small padlocks avaiable that rust, corrode and fail. A nics stainless one with corrosion resistant parts inside is what I want.

I've also used IFAM stainless padlocks, keyed alike and not had a problem with them in 5 years, even when submerged on the dinghy which is padlocked to a chain on the foreshore.

IFAM look good but the 8mm shackle diameter is too big!!

 

[Boathook]

Yes, scrotes won't care how good your lock is. Yachts are easy to break into, whilst causing lots of damage that's hard to fix.

We know that.

I just want three small padlocks that won't rust or corrode, and have the same key.

I didn't think it was too tall a request, until I tried to find some.

The catches on my washboard and lockers have a max 5mm or 6mm hole. Having them padlocked won't stop a theif intent on gainning access, but may stop kids swimming in the harbour who may climb aboard when I'm not there.

Plenty of small padlocks avaiable that rust, corrode and fail. A nics stainless one with corrosion resistant parts inside is what I want.

IFAM look good but the 8mm shackle diameter is too big!!

The padlocks in post 2 will possibly do the job and only £10 each. I'm not to sure about the plastic coating though on the body of the lock but worth a go.

 

[SeasickPete]

I bought a 4 pack of Abus “marine grade” padlocks a few months ago so that one key would do all 3 cockpit lockers, with one spare. Within 6 weeks two were showing signs of rust and one won’t lock without using the key. ABUS Aquasafe 70IB/35 Marine Grade Padlock - Keyed Alike 4 Pack| 70IB/35-KA | Safe.co.uk

In my experience manufacturers barely lube from the factory (cost saving?). A bit of oil will do wonders to keeping the inner workings smooth and rustless. Hope this helps.

 

[DJA]

The IFAM M40 is 6mm, the M30 is 5mm

 

[LittleSister]

After years on a swinging mooring, I never use key padlocks. Combination locks can be any number you want. They are only to stop the casual thief, not serious criminals who have grinders!

After a couple of incidents getting to the boat - out on a mooring, 2 hours from home - and finding I had left the key at home, I swapped to a combination padlock. Next time I arrived at the boat it was very dark and I couldn't see the numbers on it! To rub salt into the wound there were torches inside the boat had I been able to get into it. Fortunately I had a lighter in my pocket, and with some difficulty (I was alone) managed to juggle the lighter, which kept blowing out, and manipulate the padlock and got into the boat.

A previous small boat I had didn't have a lock, but instead the companionway washboard was secured by stout cord inside, which fed through to a cam cleat tucked away in one of the open-sided cockpit lockers. The chances of a thief finding it - or even knowing what to look for - were negligible. On the other hand, like a too stout/secure lock, the arrangement would have probably just led to any determined thief destroying the washboard or worse.

I consider the main deterrent which has saved me form ever having a break-in is that my boats have almost always had more glamorous boats, with likely much more valuable and appealing kit aboard, around them!

 

[rogerthebodger]

I hear others about padlocks but I weld for a Jemmy proof lock with the lock key attached to my car keys so I cannot forget them as I have to drive 800 km to my boat

My wash boards are built with stainless steel inner frame that the lock is bolted through so a wood aw will not be effective to break in to

The slide hatch also has steer internal to prevent break ins

 

[lustyd]

And how thick is the coachroof? Plenty of outboard thefts included use of a chainsaw to remove the transom due to high strength security locks. The more secure it looks the more worthwhile it seems to get in.

 

[rogerthebodger]

And how thick is the coachroof? Plenty of outboard thefts included use of a chainsaw to remove the transom due to high strength security locks. The more secure it looks the more worthwhile it seems to get in.

Having a steel boat with the hull at least 1/4 inch thick and the deck at least 1.8 inch thick doubt a chain saw would make any impact on my coach roof or deck

 

[PetiteFleur]

Yes, scrotes won't care how good your lock is. Yachts are easy to break into, whilst causing lots of damage that's hard to fix.

We know that.

I just want three small padlocks that won't rust or corrode, and have the same key.

I didn't think it was too tall a request, until I tried to find some.

The catches on my washboard and lockers have a max 5mm or 6mm hole. Having them padlocked won't stop a theif intent on gainning access, but may stop kids swimming in the harbour who may climb aboard when I'm not there.

Plenty of small padlocks avaiable that rust, corrode and fail. A nics stainless one with corrosion resistant parts inside is what I want.

IFAM look good but the 8mm shackle diameter is too big!!

But they do smaller sizes as well - I have 6mm & 5mm diameter on my boat, both with long or short shackle if required.

 

[Cerebus]

Yes, scrotes won't care how good your lock is. Yachts are easy to break into, whilst causing lots of damage that's hard to fix.

We know that.

I just want three small padlocks that won't rust or corrode, and have the same key.

I didn't think it was too tall a request, until I tried to find some.

The catches on my washboard and lockers have a max 5mm or 6mm hole. Having them padlocked won't stop a theif intent on gainning access, but may stop kids swimming in the harbour who may climb aboard when I'm not there.

Plenty of small padlocks avaiable that rust, corrode and fail. A nics stainless one with corrosion resistant parts inside is what I want.

IFAM look good but the 8mm shackle diameter is too big!!

I agree with a lot posted.

In which case buy the easily pickable but corrosion resistant Plastimo padlocks with like keys.

 

[ducked]

My father always used to buy a little blue plastic policeman full of graphite for lubricating locks rather than oil.
Dunno if you can still get them but one must be able to get graphite for locks

Dont think graphite will work to stop corrosion. Its carbon, so more "noble" than steel, so should promote it

 

[Paul1962]

I have a small padlock on my washboard.

It needs a 5mm shackle bar or smaller.

Ideally I'd want three keyed alike padlocks (so I can lock the lockers) that will be able to be marine environment corrosion free. Is this a unicorn?

Those I've used so far are rubbish, and have rusted and failed amazingly quickly

Any recomendations?

(why do we call them lockers when they don't?)

Have you considered the Squire combination padlock - they were at SIBS a couple of years ago and they do have a marine version

 

[PabloPicasso]

I bought a pack of 3 keyed alike ABUS titanium padlocks on 26 September.

Now 24th November one has seizes in the locked position. I will have to cut it off . A lifespan of about 8 weeks is worse then the cheap lock I bought in a local supermarket. At least that still works.

I would like to get a 3 pack keyed alike of

Burg Wachter Marine Rustproof Yacht Padlock 30mm - 3 Pack​

But I can't find them in stock anywhere.

 

[Plum]

I bought a pack of 3 keyed alike ABUS titanium padlocks on 26 September.

Now 24th November one has seizes in the locked position. I will have to cut it off . A lifespan of about 8 weeks is worse then the cheap lock I bought in a local supermarket. At least that still works.

I would like to get a 3 pack keyed alike of

Burg Wachter Marine Rustproof Yacht Padlock 30mm - 3 Pack​

But I can't find them in stock anywhere.

Burg Watcher Yacht Keyed-Alike Waterproof & Rust Proof Padlocks - 2 Sizes 30 or 40mm

they give an option of either 1 or 3-alike

 

[wonkywinch]

A battery operated saw will cut around that in under a minute on any plastic boat. The more “secure” you make it the more damage is likely.
Thieves don’t care about damaging your property, and locks won’t be given a second thought.

I agree, I don't bother locking our boat. Any damage will cost far more to fix than the items they steal. Best to leave unlocked and £50 on the chart table, the scroats will think it's Christmas and leave quietly.

 

[rotrax]

I have a small padlock on my washboard.

It needs a 5mm shackle bar or smaller.

Ideally I'd want three keyed alike padlocks (so I can lock the lockers) that will be able to be marine environment corrosion free. Is this a unicorn?

Those I've used so far are rubbish, and have rusted and failed amazingly quickly

Any recomendations?

(why do we call them lockers when they don't?)

We have a set of S/S 'IFAM' padlocks for locking our 4 outside lockers.

Lubed annually down the keyhole they work as well as the day they were installed in 2016.

Recommended. From ebay.