Perko Storage Locks Replacements - Re-keyed?

[mmalinao]

Hey guys,

I need to replace 2 Perko locks, one for the rod locker and the other for a compartment in the rear.

When you get new ones, do you have to take them to a locksmith to get it keyed, if so what are you guys paying for that?

Reason I ask is because if it cost $30- 50/ea for the locks and then another $30 to get rekeyed I need to start thinking about another option.

Another question is can you take the actual lock out and replace the body and D ring?

Thanks,

-Mike

[DL]

Hey guys,

I need to replace 2 Perko locks, one for the rod locker and the other for a compartment in the rear.

When you get new ones, do you have to take them to a locksmith to get it keyed, if so what are you guys paying for that?

Reason I ask is because if it cost $30- 50/ea for the locks and then another $30 to get rekeyed I need to start thinking about another option.

Another question is can you take the actual lock out and replace the body and D ring?

Thanks,

-Mike

Have your key with you and try to find a perko lock with the same number or a lock you key works on. Believe it or not, my boat is 10 years old and I explored this option a couple years ago, and found out most of the boats within 5 years of my year model had the same EXACT locks on them. Which means my key worked on EVERY boat built within 5 years of when mine was built. The number on the key will match a new Perko lock somewhere...you just have to find the store that has one(or two)

[DanIsaac]

they are easy to rekey yourself. Disassemble and swap the tumblers from the old ones to the new ones. Really easy.

Dan

[mmalinao]

Thanks guys,

That's what I was hoping for because I only need the plastic housing as the D ring broke off at the corner! Sounds like I can just buy a new on and swap out the lock part!

Thanks,

-Mike