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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:01 PM
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What are some methods you guys employ to secure your boat while parked in the driveway? Theres a lot of theft going on in our area, and I certainly would hate to come home and find the boat gone!

Currently, Ive a hardened 5/16" chain through one set of wheels with a master lock on it. Props are off snd stored in the house. Also have a security camera overlooking the driveway.

Once I get my garage built, worries will be over!
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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:16 PM
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Locks and chains can be cut if they really want it that bad. Other than what you have maybe park a car in front of it?
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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:22 PM
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Anything to slow them down and make noise. I bought a Ball Mount Lock for the coupler...not indestructible but a cheap piece to slow them down. I like the hardened chain idea also...they can cut the lock but it still takes time and can make noise pulling the chain. I even thought about hanging a few Cow bells from the axles to increase the noise factor...cheap but effective.

If it sits for weeks at a time take the wheels off...even if it's only one side.

I always park my pickup in front of it at night.

I have considered signing up with Vehicle Path so if it is stolen I'll know where it is.

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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:31 PM
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If it is that close to the house, I'd consider hooking something up to the trailer that sets off an alarm if it's moved You could rig up an extention cord to look like it's charging the trailer (battery) or boat, and as soon as it breaks the circuit as in unplugged or pulled out of the driveway... WHEEEEEEEEEE!
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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:33 PM
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They are inside my pole barn and if they qare stolen they are insured..but if i were to keep them outside they would have a chip imn them..this way i can do justice my own way when i track them down...im dieing to see what my .500 mag will do to a knee cap..
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Old 05-15-2012 | 07:30 AM
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You can get gps trackers from AT&T now for a pretty small monthly fee.
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Old 05-15-2012 | 07:50 AM
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You can get a police boot to put on the wheel. It isn't going anywhere with that on. They arent that expensive. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TWL100-...7086194&sr=8-7
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Park it in the garage and put a vehicle in front of it!!!!!
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Old 05-15-2012 | 08:24 PM
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Unfortunately, my current attached garage is only 22' in length and my boat plus trailer is close to 34'... I could park the truck in front of the boat, but that leaves the wrest of the house wide open then (kidding)!!!

Im going to be building a 36'x30' pole building sometime this summer, but until then, i need a deterrant... Mightvbe just the log chain for now, and for when I'm home lots of lead in many calibers.
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