On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:13:43 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Don't know if I can guarantee getting a rental house with a lift.
Is there any way to secure the boat to the dock and the motor to the
boat?

There are various locking systems for outboards depending on size.
You can also use a cable looped through something solid and padlocked.
That's what I do on my dinghy when I'm cruising.