Just went to launch the boat, tried to hitch it up, the lock inner dosent seem to line up with the outer so the key-ways don't match and i cant get the key in.
Looking further, looks like until the brass roller are moved out of the way (by the key the silver spindle wont move (as i suspect is the design).
The brass outer seems to be the fixed part, and so, i cant get the key in to allow the tow hitch to open, any sugestions please?
That's a TripleLock locking head. That usually happens when some herbert has tried buggering about with your lock, to no avail. Try and line them back up, with a pair of needle nose pliers (grip the silver inner part) and as SPR suggested, a bit of lube and a clean out may help.
Alternatively, you can get the lock out, so you can at least use the hitch. Though it then won't be 'lockable' anymore. However, there's always a way around things. If you get stuck with it, feel free to drop me a line and I'll let you know how to get the lock out. Not something I want to post on a forum really!
- less faffing with the bit thats not in your pocket....
