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Boat joyrider busted!
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. |
Boat joyrider busted!
On 12/2/10 9:28 PM, Wayne.B 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...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. The best security is a yacht insurance policy with agreed upon full value. :) |
Boat joyrider busted!
On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:32:40 -0500, HarryK
wrote: 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. The best security is a yacht insurance policy with agreed upon full value. :) You might think so but take a hard look at the fine print in the policy, especially the exclusions. Even if it turns out that you are fully covered you will still be out of pocket for the deductible and all of the little things that disappeared along with the boat. Prevention is a far better cure. |
Boat joyrider busted!
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. What about a manual fuel cutoff in a place that only you know about? |
Boat joyrider busted!
On Dec 2, 8:28*pm, 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...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. |
Boat joyrider busted!
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;. |
Boat joyrider busted!
On Dec 3, 7:01*am, HarryK wrote:
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;. I;'d say that would work. |
Boat joyrider busted!
In article , says...
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. |
Boat joyrider busted!
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Boat joyrider busted!
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 |
Boat joyrider busted!
"Tim" wrote in message ... On Dec 3, 7:01 am, HarryK wrote: 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;. I;'d say that would work. ----------- Landmines. Big ones. The cops can figure out who the perps WERE from DNA samples. |
Boat joyrider busted!
On Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:18:31 -0500, wrote:
On Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:29:27 -0800, wrote: 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. What about a manual fuel cutoff in a place that only you know about? That would stop the joyrider if it was well hidden but serious boat thieves just tow the boat away. Once they get out of earshot they start it. At that point it depends on how far they have to go to find a hiding place to work on it. Usually that is limited by how far they can tow it before sunup. They might just strip everything they can pry loose and leave it drifting. Wasn't he pretty much a joy rider? |
Boat joyrider busted!
In article , says...
On 12/4/10 1:30 PM, JustWaitAFrekinMinute! wrote: On Dec 4, 12:42 pm, John wrote: On Sat, 4 Dec 2010 00:52:23 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Dec 3, 12:47 pm, wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... On Dec 3, 7:01 am, wrote: 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;. I;'d say that would work. ----------- Landmines. Big ones. The cops can figure out who the perps WERE from DNA samples. Oh, hell Harry. Do you have to try and act that holier-than-thou **** with every reply you make? Why not just stop with the bull****? |
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