OutBOARD LOCKs.

ciaranp · 03 February 2008, 13:20

Require an outboard lock for a Suzuki 140hp 4 stroke on the back of humber 5.8.
Any ideas suggestions on what to use where to purchase?

MikeCC · 03 February 2008, 16:08

Whatever your insurance company specify. Apart from the hassle of losing an engine, they'll be the ones calling the shots when you claim.

K&S · 03 February 2008, 16:55

hi, We bought a genuine suzuki outboard lock, prop lock and engine cover from america.
On our previos boat we had a volcano outboard lock wich lasted a season and coroded really badly, fortunately for us its now someone elses problem to remove it.

http://store.brownspoint.com/suzuki_page_15.asp

ian parkes · 03 February 2008, 17:27

Avoid the volcano as some of us are finding out , they all sieze up quickly

Jeff · 03 February 2008, 17:36

Have a look at these >
http://www.mcgardlocks.co.uk/product...ID=95&P_ID=409

Nothing really to sieze up or rust and are simple to fit and remove ( with the adaptor

) Nothing really stops a determined scummer but at least your insurance shouldn't be void.
The prop lock is handy if you've got a shiny expensive stainles one a =s well

Jeff

ciaranp · 03 February 2008, 18:04

Ye looked at that site.Do them locks just fit original bolts?
How long does shipping from the state take?

J S · 03 February 2008, 18:14

http://www.outboardmotorlocks.co.uk/

I have one of those for my engine been on 3 seasons not one bit of corrosion. Very impressed

James

K&S · 03 February 2008, 19:25

Ye looked at that site.Do them locks just fit original bolts?
How long does shipping from the state take?

Hi, they arrived in the uk within a week but Parcel force took almost as long to get them out of customs and to scotland.

Overall it worked out cheaper than buying all the items we wanted in the UK
they also have a download of the suzuki catalogue which was worth having

Not sure about the original bolts.

Jeff · 03 February 2008, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciaranp

Ye looked at that site.Do them locks just fit original bolts?
How long does shipping from the state take?

If the bolts are the original manufacturers std .... and you pick the correct one then they do . I think you can double check the thread size and pitch from the engine manufacturer or rigger.
Usually between 1 & 2 weeks for most things from the States. USPS ( not UPS) now do a std "flat rate" pacjake delivery for small items which is very reasonable. Ask the supplier ( if going stateside) if they will ship via USPS
Jeff

Nos4r2 · 04 February 2008, 02:03

Check Ebay USA for the Mcguard locks-I got one for my Yam from there and it came to a shade under £20 including shipping.