On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:44:38 -0800, Frogwatch wrote:

Somebody asked if I carry any weapons when I cruise, The answer is that
I do not carry any firearms because I am incompetent with them. I do
carry a machete, but that is a "tool", not a weapon, but, it could be a
weapon.
You can buy tear gas and pepper spray rounds for the 12 guage flare
launchers but I do not have them. I might get some pepper spray
canisters but have not done so.
I simply do not own anything worth stealing and my boat looks old enough
to not be worth any effort although she works well. My strategy is to
simply look as if my boat is not worth the trouble to even board.

In another group it was mentioned to keep wasp/hornet spray on hand
instead of pepper spray. Straight steady stream of spray to help aim.
Supposed to burn much like pepper spray. I wouldn't want it pointed at my
eyes even if it was harmless. The range of the spray is pretty good too.

I know it kills wasps, the kind that fly. Not sure about white anglo, you
know.

The YMMV applies.