Outboard Security question

[Zikka]

Hi all,<br /><br />I have just bought a 2003 Mercury 90 and I'm wondering what others do to secure their outboards motors from being stolen? Maybe I'm being a little parinoid, but.... my boat sits on my cottage lot out in the open. I have it chained to the trailer, but bolt cutters would take care of that no problem. Is there anything I can use that can not be cut by boltcutters or hack saw?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Bear]

Re: Outboard Security question

You can remove the wheels from the trailer. A common trick around here and also good for the tyres. A lock for the engine? Remove the (hm words) coupling on the trailer if you don't use a lock for it. What are you most worried about, stolen boat and trailer or just the engine? <br />A good insurance will make you sleep better.<br />Remove the hood from the engine, less atractive to steal. (Yeah, really hard to steal a hood from another engine somewhere else )

 

[Zikka]

Re: Outboard Security question

I'm mainly concerned with the motor. There has been some problems with outboards disappearing off of boats near by.

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Outboard Security question

 

[DJ]

Re: Outboard Security question

zikka,<br /><br />There are outboard motor locks available. The best ones replace one of the mounting bolt nuts with one that needs a special key to remove.<br /><br />I'm sure your dealer carries them.