We painted ours with the leftovers from five or six different dayglo
spray cans.

Stands out like a dogs balls now - no self respecting thief would be
seen dead with it - and there's now way they could ever sell it.

Well, you did ask for cheap solution.


I, too, use the special anti-theft paint. Also, etch ID info in several
clearly visible locations. On my latest motor, I engraved "STOLEN FROM
phone #, city state"

If you're worried about appearance, you can paint the motor to match your
boat(s). Looks really sharp.