Re: [Paddlewise] Theft was: Bow/stern tiedowns

From: Niels Blaauw <niels.blaauw_at_wanadoo.nl>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:55:16 -0700
Matt Broze wrote:
> 
> Doug, I think you are giving thieves to much credit for brain-power.

Amen to that. An unsuccesful attempt was made to steal my kayak last
week, from my car. Occasionally I leave it on top of the car overnight,
locked to one of the roofracks with a chain. It seems the chain was not
clearly visible: Someone untied all other lines and straps, tried to get
the boat of the car, breaking off a wingmirror and denting the side of
the car, then discovered the boat was still attached with a chain, so he
left, leaving the boat hanging by the side of the car.

The boat may be only 2 months old, but it is quite heavily scratched and
extensively modified: Decklines, aluminium reinforcements, electric
pump... Impossible to sell.

I will NOT leave my car outside again, overnight.

Niels.
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