Padlock

[Mark-1]

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?)

FWIW, I had three cheap Masterlock combination locks and - with twice yearly greasing - all three lasted 9 years. By the end the shackles on all three looked pretty awful with rust but they still functioned and were showing no sign of ceasing to function. The non-ferrous (brass?) bodies were in perfect nick.

 

[Mark-1]

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!

That's exactly my strategy. I want to put off casual thieves whilst making it easy for equipped thieves to get in without taking and angle grinder to GRP or the OB bracket.

I've no idea if, on average, that's the right strategy. (Not least because I fear that an angle grinder is less effort than breaking even the weakest padlock.)

 

[PabloPicasso]

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

they give an option of either 1 or 3-alike

Won't ship to Ireland.

Damn you Brexit

 

[Atabnab]

After having padlocks that rusted after one season I got 3 stainless combination locks marked "Shield" that have lasted for years.
They allow you to sert your own number. Only one gave me trouble as I could not open it so ihad to scrap it.

 

[Boathook]

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.

My insurers wanted proof of a break in, such as a damaged lock and hasp according to the policy.

 

[rotrax]

I've used matched IFAM stainless steel padlocks for 10 years and still going strong, I use one to lock my tender so out in weather all year with no problems, drop of oil once a year

Exactly my experience. Good product.

 

[Plum]

Won't ship to Ireland.

Damn you Brexit

That company is 20mins by car from by home, if they have that 3-pack in stock I will buy and ship to you as a personal gift. Send me PM if interested.

 

[steve yates]

I bought a combination padlock for the wee boat about 4 years ago, from a recommendation on here, something like marinepadlocks?? And it has been faultless. Just works, everything is smooth and no sign of rust despite boat being in the water all the year round.I have never oiled or lubed it. Sorry its not much use without the supplier, but they have been mentioned on the forum more than once so someone else may remember.

 

[PabloPicasso]

Well I have the Burg Wachter padlock set

Let's see how they do.

 

[KevinV]

Well I have the Burg Wachter padlock set

Let's see how they do.

Use graphite or ptfe lube - they like it

 

[Boathook]

Use graphite or ptfe lube - they like it

I never found graphite any good on padlocks. Preferred GT85 lube spray that seemed to last the season.

 

[KevinV]

I never found graphite any good on padlocks. Preferred GT85 lube spray that seemed to last the season.

I've had success with graphite, but only after thoroughly cleaning all oil out first - I agree that GT85 is great, especially when comparing the cost to supposedly "boat specific" alternatives.