Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.

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Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.


Forget it! If the thieves want the motor they'll get it.
Around here they use a Sawzall to cut a nice chunk
out of the transom with the motor still attached. T
hey cut the cables, wires and all.

The only way to stop em is to be there with a shotgun.

CN

On 6 Jun 2005 11:20:29 -0700, wrote:

Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.

Unfortunately, they are susceptible to bolt cutters too.

Later,

Tom

I didn't know it. I figure it's easy to use and at least makes it a
little more difficult for the a$$holes. I know someone who's large,
bolted on, main engine was stolen - unbolted and taken - from their
residence. So, I guess we should also carrry insurance.

On 6 Jun 2005 14:18:44 -0700, wrote:

I didn't know it. I figure it's easy to use and at least makes it a
little more difficult for the a$$holes. I know someone who's large,
bolted on, main engine was stolen - unbolted and taken - from their
residence. So, I guess we should also carrry insurance.

LOL!!!

Believe this or not, I know a boat shop that had a set of Merc 250
Optimax's stolen right out of their fenced yard. They were caught on
tape using a cemetary truck. :)

Later,

Tom

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 6 Jun 2005 11:20:29 -0700, wrote:

Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.

Unfortunately, they are susceptible to bolt cutters too.

Later,

Tom

I have the locking bolt, takes a special key like the locks for mag wheels,
on my kicker. IT can be cut off, but not easily. Would require a hack saw
or Sawzall, as no place to get the bolt cutters on it easily.

On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 05:06:17 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On 6 Jun 2005 11:20:29 -0700, wrote:

Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.

Unfortunately, they are susceptible to bolt cutters too.

I have the locking bolt, takes a special key like the locks for mag wheels,
on my kicker. IT can be cut off, but not easily. Would require a hack saw
or Sawzall, as no place to get the bolt cutters on it easily.

Ain't never heard tell of such. Got a manufacturer?

http://www.mcgard.com/marine/outboard.asp
They would improve it, with a special allen bolt. One with the pin in the
middle of the bolt.

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 05:06:17 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On 6 Jun 2005 11:20:29 -0700, wrote:

Fascinating thought about the fiber optic crew and theft ring.

For the future, check out the anti theft item that mounts over and
covers over the clamp handles. The one I have is called "fulton
outboard motor lock" which I know you can find at Iboats.com. I don't
know if it's absolutely teft-proof, but it would take more than a cable
cutter to remove it.

Unfortunately, they are susceptible to bolt cutters too.

I have the locking bolt, takes a special key like the locks for mag
wheels,
on my kicker. IT can be cut off, but not easily. Would require a hack
saw
or Sawzall, as no place to get the bolt cutters on it easily.

Ain't never heard tell of such. Got a manufacturer?

On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 05:11:26 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

http://www.mcgard.com/marine/outboard.asp
They would improve it, with a special allen bolt. One with the pin in the
middle of the bolt.

Those are theft deterrents certainly, but a hell of a lot easier to
remove than you think.

Later,

Tom

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 05:11:26 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

http://www.mcgard.com/marine/outboard.asp
They would improve it, with a special allen bolt. One with the pin in the
middle of the bolt.

Those are theft deterrents certainly, but a hell of a lot easier to
remove than you think.

Later,

Tom

Mine is harder to remove as the head is in the motor box. It is one of
those things like "The Club". Make the thief go for the next persons motor.