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Captain YARRR 02-05-2012 03:14 PM

What are you using to lock your boat trailers?
 
I am not entirely confident in the security of my marina so I am thinking I need a better lock. What are you guys using to make sure you keep your boat safe?

97FASTech 02-05-2012 04:26 PM

Trimax and Reese locks both in combination. Don't forget about your prop(s),. Boat on trailer?

Perlmudder 02-05-2012 04:41 PM

gorilla trailer lock.

Hematite 02-05-2012 07:02 PM

I use a Maximum Security tongue lock. Rumored to be the best available on numerous travel trailer sites.
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Diversi-Tech/DT25013.html

Made by Diversi-tech

509 SC 02-05-2012 07:51 PM


Originally Posted by Hematite (Post 3610409)
I use a Maximum Security tongue lock. Rumored to be the best available on numerous travel trailer sites.
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Diversi-Tech/DT25013.html

Made by Diversi-tech

I've had issues with similar type locks fitting on my coupler, even though they say for 2 5/16" balls. They often don't fit around the flange on the coupler.
Steve

Plowtownmissile 02-05-2012 07:58 PM

Here's what I use...
http://www.etrailer.com/Locks,Hitch-...k/1481DAT.html

Let's face it though, if a thief wants it bad enough he'll get it.

Hematite 02-05-2012 08:33 PM


Originally Posted by 509 SC (Post 3610441)
I've had issues with similar type locks fitting on my coupler, even though they say for 2 5/16" balls. They often don't fit around the flange on the coupler.
Steve

I have not tried this lock on my travel trailer (2 5/16") coupler so I can't speak to that problem but most travel trailers have a 2 5/16" coupler and the travel trailer guys recommend this lock. Very substantial unit.

johnnyboatman 02-05-2012 08:36 PM

locked in the shop, when outside i run a cable thru one side of the rims keeps them from pulling it off easily.

blefever 02-05-2012 11:53 PM

x2
 
Lock on the coupler and a big-ol cable lock thru two wheels. The tougher you make it, the more likely they'll steal the one next to you.

Too Stroked 02-06-2012 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by blefever (Post 3610590)
Lock on the coupler and a big-ol cable lock thru two wheels. The tougher you make it, the more likely they'll steal the one next to you.

I used that trick on my single axle trailer a number of years ago with a MasterLock cable. Then I found out how easy it was to part that bad boy when I forgot it one day. Hardly even felt it break. Kind of surprising actually.


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