Putting boat name on a new tender.

[jdc]

I leave my dinghy tied up on the foreshore but not locked, with the oars just tied in with an old sail-tie. I've had it since the 1980s, and nobody's nicked it yet (it's on the beach at Mylor right now if you're tempted). The yacht's name is clearly marked on it. I think the secret is to be a bit trusting, and to move away from areas where this trust is not merited. Their loss if I do; I spend quite a lot in the locality each year. There's nothing like hitting the local council where it hurts most...

 

[michael_w]

I've usually written the mother ship's name on the underside and etched into the outboard pad. Covers insurance requirements and doesn't advertise that the mother ship is unattended.