Michael
New Member
I am so sorry to hear about this. It is the first I have heard of someone actually having the brass balls to take another's boat out and then return it and yet to do it over again (beyond a teenage son). Assuming for the bare bones at your marina (as you indicated) that they do not have a security camera. What I would do is to catch this person and have him prosecuted so he does not do it again. Easy way to do it is to hide a small pin camera in your boat to take pictures (could be set off by motion). Taking your keys is an excellent idea, though all boat door keys and engine keys are pretty similar (not like a house key with millions of possible pin combinations). Just think of when a mechanic needs to get onto your boat and he says, no problem I have the master key. That is all it takes.
So, if he has that (keys), I would install a fuel shut off valve so if he does try to start the engines he is unable and the camera will capture his mug.
Last thing I would do is to hire an off duty police officer to stay on your boat and wait. He may even do it for free seeing he can chill on the water
Again, sorry for your troubles and I hope you catch this guy.
So, if he has that (keys), I would install a fuel shut off valve so if he does try to start the engines he is unable and the camera will capture his mug.
Last thing I would do is to hire an off duty police officer to stay on your boat and wait. He may even do it for free seeing he can chill on the water
Again, sorry for your troubles and I hope you catch this guy.