Outboard security

[Dave_Knowles]

Hi,

I have now replaced my Seagull Kingfisher with a more powerfull auxilary outboard (it's been a long saga) but now have the problem that the engine is a little heavy to keep putting on and taking off.

I would be interested in any ideas as to the best way to keep it reasonably secure if left on all the time as so many of the things on the market seem to look easy to remove.

I know that the chain saw gang etc. will remove anything but I hope that if I make it reasoinbly secure the fact that it is not too atractive will put them off it is difficiult to remove.



<hr width=100% size=1>Dave
Southampton - uk

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[sailbadthesinner]

the best tip i have is make the engine look really manky so it attracts less interest
we have one of those bespoke locks as the insurers insist on it but quite frankly it does not look much cop

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[Dave1258]

Outboard /transom locking bolt is always a good detterent, looks like a car wheel lock nut, will put off the opportunist IMHO, about £30ish from the swindlerys.
Regards Dave

<hr width=100% size=1>Someday my ship will come in, and with my luck I'll be at the airport!!

 

[Dave99]

Chains, padlocks, outboard lock and a mucky cover or black bin liner with a bungy cord + a bit of mud

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