>From: "Phares Heindl" <pmheindl_at_afo.net> > >Recently a canoe was stolen from my yard. The canoe was locked up using a >rather thick cable. The thief cut through the cable and took the boat. > >I'm looking for a way to prevent this from happening and to prevent similar >things like this from happening. I'd like to ask the list what is done to >prevent theft in both long term storage and for short term trips ( such as >car top, paddling stopovers etc. ) > >Is there a cable or system that cannot be cut? I'd suggest getting a hardened steel *chain*. Much tougher to cut through than cable, even with most bolt cutters. You can get one from most bicyle shops or probably from a hardware store. Make sure the lock is also hardened. Evan Woodinville, Washington *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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