new pilothouse key

[Anonymous]

Evening all, I am seeking advice on how to get extra keys made for the pilothouse on my 1978 NC33. The keys are clearly not of  stadardUK design. Do i need to contactTurku? Thanks as ever. Nick.

[Dr Jorg Taubel]

I found those keys to be common in France. People on the markets or fairs (or shoe-repairer, as most of them also duplicate keys) that work out copies of keys usually keep “blank” keys that fit NC33-1978. Actually they charge 15 euros (13 GBP) for that. I had two copie made that way, they work to satisfaction. I suspect shoe-repairer will alsothat duplicate keys ‘usually

Next time you sail to France, don’t forget market time or “cordonnier”

Yves.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Yves,

I am off to Southern Brittany by car in July so I will take the key with me then and see if I can get some copies.

Regards

Nick

[Anonymous]

Morning – there is some new information on keys and locks in the Suppliers section of the web forum.  

[Dr Jorg Taubel]

One last advice : put a mark on your key from outside the boat to check how long it has to enter the lock to work properly. A possible too short key was the only concern of tha locksmith on the local market.
Have a nice stay in Britany,
Yves.

[Anonymous]

Good advice Yves, thanks. Looking forwards to Tregunc, we love France and my daughter needs to get some practice in with her french language for her exams. Rgds Nick.

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