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.

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.

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. :)

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.

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?

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.

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;.

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.

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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 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.