wish2fish
Active Member
I really wish you would have tried to catch the person. chances are they will just move on to someone else's boat and continue to steal by use!
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We took our ignition keys home with us this time. Plus we chained our cabin door shut and chained our boat to the dock. So he or she will get the message they are NOT welcome.:smt013
Could you possibly use one of those trail cameras hidden somewhere on your boat? Their quiet, and can take multiple photos in seconds.
HUH? You use to leave your keys on the boat?
regarding leaving the keys in the boat...it's not like they are up in the cockpit dangling from the ignition. They were locked in the cabin, that is where you turn the ignition on and off on our boat. I understand that you read this and think duh!! However everyone I know on our dock who has their ignition keys inside leave them in the cabin and just lock the door. So do I feel stupid??? Yes!! however I don't feel alone.
I wouldn't beat yourself up over the keys. I think it depends on where you live. I know a lot of people who leave their keys in their boats and also leave their house unlocked.
All dockmates have been informed and we have exchanged phone numbers and emails and all will be getting ahold of the marina owner.
I do beat myself up over leaving the keys......It really is just DUMB and inviting, even locked in the cabin.
Drama Queen said:I do beat myself up over leaving the keys......It really is just DUMB and inviting, even locked in the cabin.
I'm not trying to be harsh here but please, stop bashing about leaving keys on the boat and write something constructive or nothing at all.
If someone wants to use or steal your boat it does not matter one bit if you leave the keys on it or not. If they break open your door and screw up your ignition switches, they have still got your boat and now you have more things to repair.
Locks keep honest people honest and a spare set of keys on the boat keep you from ruining a good day by having to drive home to get them.
As a suggestion, one of my dock mates has a small rectangular plastic container with a three digit combo lock, like you would see at a water park or beach. Just big enough for keys and maybe a credit card that he keeps on his boat. In an emergency, he has a spare set of keys and you wouldn't know what it was unless you were looking for it. Beats leaving keys with open access but also allows you to have a spare set when needed.
By the way, I try to never use more than an eighth of a tank, that way my neighbors don't know I used their boat.....
Any suggestions as to where one might purchase such a small rectangular plastic container with a three-digit combo lock?
Any suggestions as to where one might purchase such a small rectangular plastic container with a three-digit combo lock?