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rouxsterre 08-02-2005 09:56 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
I voted "never tested".

Because I know for a FACT that my two 6 year-old orange Nautica freebies will float my three keys ( 2 Fountain, 1 Masterlock ) even in 6-footers with 30kt winds.

We are expecting 6-footers and 30kts later this week.
I will don my foul-weather gear, turn on my running lights, head offshore about 15 miles, and pitch 'em into the dark ( they are orange, so I will be able to see them ).

They're gonna float. I just know it.

SmilingBob 08-02-2005 10:01 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
None of my keys float, that is why I have floaties on them!!!!! :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

MrCIG 08-02-2005 10:14 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
Keys stay on the boat (of course they have to find them ). If they want it that bad thay are going to get it (not to hard to hot wire a boat). Same with the cabin if they want in they will break the door. I have seen many people have to drive over an hour each way to get the keys thay left at home. Hide them in the boat. Have fun

Mark

gripit 08-02-2005 10:55 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
Salt water is more boyant than fresh water.

27daytona 08-02-2005 11:02 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
No keys for the Jag, just two toggles for ignition and two starter toggles. Now that is an easy boat to steal! Doug

Outdrive1 08-02-2005 11:02 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
Yes my boat keys does.................Does yours be floatin'?

MitchStellin 08-02-2005 11:18 PM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
So...how did you start it??? Mine never come out, just pull the teather and that will screw them up long enough. I also keep a set hidden on the boat, zipped tied in so they will be there for sure.

Bill272 08-03-2005 12:00 AM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
Haven't tested mine, but I have a friend that had a few keys and a gas cap key on a big Mastercraft float and they went straight to the bottom. He's on Lake Norris, so in the fall when the lake level dropped 40 feet, his daughter found them.

I think I'm safe because I only have 1 ignition key on the floats, with an additional small trailer lock key on one.

Dean Ferry 08-03-2005 09:32 AM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
Good Q, Rob! :D
Our keys stay @ the TIKI bar in a SECRET location that is in plain view!! :D
Haven't tried the dunk test yet, but will this weekend when I get home!
Dean

R Addiction 08-03-2005 09:58 AM

Re: Does Your Boat Keys Float ?
 
I hope so....and hope I never have to find out. Leave the boat in a hi-dri....key stays in the ignition unless we tie up at a bar/restaurant, then they go in the sink. :D


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