Vacation and theft?

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 03-18-2007, 8:24 PM

So this year I/my family wants to vacation with boat in tow. I have been looking at waterfront properties some with docks and others without. I don't mind pulling boat in and out of water, but it would be cool to just leave it in and down by the dock. However, I am really worried about having stuff stolen, I don't mind unloading boards and stuff, but I am not taking amps and speakers off every night. Am I being to cautious...what have you guys done when going away from home?

(millerda31) · (millerda31) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-19-2007, 2:52 AM

Insured it and slept well.

(screaminsacs) · (screaminsacs) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 03-19-2007, 8:16 AM

Boat alarm & speaker covers -out of sight out of mind

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 03-19-2007, 9:15 AM

Where could I get some covers for some pro-80's...

Someone told me about an alarm will have to look into that.

Bum's the crew out when stuff is stolen, kind of ruins the vacation. Insurance pays but can't repay a ruined vacation.

(Message edited by johnsvt on March 19, 2007)

(screaminsacs) · (screaminsacs) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 03-19-2007, 9:51 AM

Give Dan a call, he had a recent theft and had an alarm system installed, and of course you can discusss some covers for your Pro-80's

916-879-5209

(sea_ray_dave) · (sea_ray_dave) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-19-2007, 1:40 PM

We just got back from our vacation towing our boat with us. My only real concern came during a gas stop late at night (shady characters made me feel uneasy).

My advice would be to call ahead and find a storage facility to keep your boat while it's not in use. Just call a marina in the area you are going to visit, they should be able to let you know any options and costs. As a precaution, I did take the tower speakers down each day. And I carried them back to the hotel room with us. I also locked the hitch and put a chain through the wheels as extra protection. But, if a pro thief wants your boat or anything else for that matter- it's as good as gone!!

(dkjbama92mariah)

Loop a chain through the trailer wheels and around the axle. Everything else not permanently attached to the boat, i would remove. Someone could have your speakers and amps given less than a minute, a electric drill and a pair of wire cutters.

(toneus) · (toneus) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 03-20-2007, 11:24 AM

Get a dog that likes to sleep in the boat.

Down Cujo!

(swami) · (swami) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 03-20-2007, 11:28 AM

Ewing: Contact Wet Sounds, they have covers for the Pro-80s.

Also with the trick connect, you can simply remove em and drop em in the ski locker as well. That's the beauty of that setup.

(surfnfury65) · (surfnfury65) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-20-2007, 11:41 AM

A 9mm is a great theft deterrent. My boat insurance covers theft of my stereo equiptment. Although it would be a bummer if it was stolen, at least I know I'm covered.
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