Scotty Locking Plates lock Selection

[kaelc]

Has anyone found a good corrosion resistant lock that fits the Scotty downrigger locking plates? The top of the line MasterLock ones all seem to have to thick a shackle, without drilling out the plates. I doubt regular locks make it through a season?

Thanks

 

[Time]

Look for Abus locks.
I've had on boat for 6-7 years.
I use brass ones with stainless (I think) shackle. Stuff them with Vaseline or grease annually for extra protection.
When I bought them they came in a package of 3, all keyed alike, so you only need the one key.
You may have to go to a locksmith shop, not usually in the big box stores.

http://www.abuscanada.com/New/html/english/Padlocks.html

Are you trying the new Scotty locking tabs?

Cheers

 

[Dogbreath]

Whatever you do don't look @ Youtube videos of how easy it is to jimmy/break open those little padlocks.

 

[Time]

Not a lock out there that can't be picked or cut, but you can always use a combination lock with no key, at least that stops the lock pickers.
Abus does list a brass combination lock , 1801B, with an 8mm shackle, but I have no personal experience with it. It is rated for marine environment.
I'm sure there are others out there.

 

[kaelc]

Thanks guys, locks keep honest people honest and lazy thieves going to the boat down the street w/I locks. Thanks for thr tip on Abus and the 1801b. If I had hp Scotty Dr that's what I used. I have some masterlocks until I can look at Abus.