Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: McGard outboard motor locks

Posted by VG_82_Sport on 11/20/07 - 2:40 PM
#1

Any opinion or experience with these bolt head locks?

http://www.bobsmachine.com/products/l...ardMtr.cfm

Looks to me that they would discourage the less professional thieves but not the bound and determined types.

Vincent

Posted by sraab928 on 11/20/07 - 5:05 PM
#2

I would think it would deter thieves in general. If there are two boats in a yard and one has the locks and the other doesn't you can bet any thief would go for the one without the locks. Any level of protection that would make a thief have to take more time to get it off is good.

Posted by kamie on 11/20/07 - 5:45 PM
#3

I agree they may go for the one without locks, but if they want yours a chain saw will get it off the hull and on to a place they can work on the locks. Yes, I worry that when I drive 100 miles to the boat, the boat will be gone, the engine gone or something else. I would prefer if they want it to take it in one piece so I have a chance of getting it back in one piece.

Posted by myakka on 11/20/07 - 7:18 PM
#4

Kamie
If you are that worried, get a removable sticker that says "this engine is a lemon and [insert fake name]dealer wont repair or replace it!" A buddy of mine did that with a nice Truck and could park it anywhere without problems.
Mike

Posted by sraab928 on 11/21/07 - 3:58 AM
#5

myakka wrote:
Kamie
If you are that worried, get a removable sticker that says "this engine is a lemon and [insert fake name]dealer wont repair or replace it!" A buddy of mine did that with a nice Truck and could park it anywhere without problems.
Mike


Now thats a clever theft deterrent device.... I wonder if he qualifies for insurance discounts..lol

Posted by Tom W Clark on 11/21/07 - 7:01 AM
#6

The McGard propeller locks are VERY difficult to defeat. Go ahead and try!

Posted by VG_82_Sport on 11/21/07 - 8:15 AM
#7

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to give it try.

A year ago, I had a 20 year old 15 hp motor stolen off my boat that was being stored on the floating dock. The bastards cut the padlock I had on the motor clamps, so I'm especially hesitant about exposing my new one to theft.

I can do without the sore muscles I'm currently getting hauling the 90 pound motor off and on the boat and back and forth from the dock. I may also put a bar lock on the clamps as an added measure. I know - if someone wants it bad enough, they will find a way.