On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:07:44 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:52:30 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/12...oyride-on-boat

If I kept my boat at a marina and/or just purchased the boat locally,
I'd change the ignition switch promptly, even if it was working
properly.

The ignition switch on a boat is just to turn it off when you stop. It
certainly isn't stopping a thief, even a joy rider.
Most 2 strokes will start if you unplug the cable to the controller
and jump out the solenoid. (or pull the rope)

Exactly. The best security for most boats is to use a plastic coated
steel security cable from a cleat on the boat to somewhere on the dock
that it is not easily removed or cut. Disk type stainless steel
padlocks offer good protection against bolt cutters.