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On 12/3/10 7:34 AM, Tim wrote:
On Dec 2, 8:28 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:07:44 -0500, wrote:
On Thu, 2 Dec 2010 17:52:30 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/12...sted-for-takin...

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.

Your'e probably right Wayne. Of course the craft I have wouldn't be
worth 'stealing' as of to say but joy riders would have fun with 'em..

I think however, it is a bit short sighted on the manufacturer to use
such a cheap key selection though.




i wonder if the keyless ignition switches found on some new cars would
be helpful, or whether a thief can simply get around that sort of
switch, too. To start these cars, you have to have the minitransmitter
or whatever it is called in your pocket, or close by;.

That will only be effective if it is integrated with the ignition system
on the engine. If it is just an interlock on the dash it can be by
passed.

On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:28:52 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

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.

I just park mine next to a bigger, nicer, more extravagant boat. Problem solved.

I also leave my motorcycle key tied to the Moto Guzzi. The vast majority of
people have never heard of it, so they don't bother it.
--

Hope you're having a great day!

John H

On Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:03:21 -0500, wrote:

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.

None of that does diddly against a cordless side grinder.

Nothing is totally secure against a determined thief but die grinders
take longer and make a lot more noise than bolt cutters.