RE: [Paddlewise] locking up boats

> Maybe running a cable under the seat or through the sides of the seat
is
> enough - although I suppose I persistent thief could cut through the
> support or remove the seat bolts.

You already know this, I'm sure, but a persistent thief is going to get
the boat no matter what, and the more "security" you use, the more
damage will be done to your boat and/or car in the process (maybe).
Locks keep honest folks honest, but a dishonest person is going to try
to get the boat regardless of your security (IMHO anyway).  Locks take
away the temptation from generally honest people, or thieves who don't
have their tools with them at the time.

So, I simply added a stainless steel loop to the underside of the
cockpit right behind the seat.  I run a cable (small loops at each end
)through the SS loop and through or around whatever I'm locking to (a
spot on my truck, a telephone pole, or whatever) and use a regular key
lock - not even a heavy duty one - to join the loops at each end of the
cable.

If someone really wanted my boat, they'll get it. With a medium sized
pair of wire cutters, it would take them all of 2 seconds to snip the
cable. But, the derelict neighborhood kid who sees it in the yard won't
be able to take it on the spur of the moment as a target of opportunity.
It'll probably piss him off and he'll intentionally damage it for spite,
though.

But, like you said, at a restaurant or something, it would deter a quick
snatch and go, but that's about it.

Rick
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