PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net writes: Re: [Paddlewise] Thief-proofing methods? I looked on Ebay, and for about $15 to $20 you can pick up either of two cable locking systems for boats. Being a DIYS'er - and because I have two boats on the top of my car - I walked into my shop and made a copy of these systems with coated 1/8th inch aircraft cable. Yes, It can be cut. Heck, if I can make the cable it can be "unmade." I haven't used them yet. If I'm happy with the results, I'll beef it up to 1/4" cable. 1/4" cable is not as easy to get through - even for me. Now, how do *you* do this? I liked the idea of buying a cable at the hardware store, but that will cost you. Built cables are not cheap. One thing I'd do is have a talk with the maintenance people at your work or school. Working with cable is a pretty common thing. It is very likely you know someone who does this. A six-pack of beer can go along way. Oh wait, here's an idea....just leave a six pack on your car next to the boat. Most thieves will go for the easy score. By the time they finish the beer, they won't care about the boat. Happy paddling, John One favorite paddling moment.... After most of a day paddling around the rock islands of Palau, we stopped for a snorkel. In about 15 minutes, in 2 feet of water, one guy found a seahorse for us to check out ... that was a pretty cool day. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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