RE: [Paddlewise] locking up boats

From: Patrick Maun <patrick_at_patrickmaun.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:40:31 -0500
Funny this should come up as I bought a lock last night. It is a 4 
meter long cable with a hard ball on one end. It is also one of these 
lockless systems where you loop around part of the boat and toss the 
ball end in the door.

I like the looks of the lasso system from Thule or Yakima but they 
cost around $70. I was thinking of making my own but then ran into 
this thing for $19. Here's the info:

Rack Guard by Playbater/Shred Ready

http://www.shredready.com/products/rack.html

As mentioned earlier, a persistent thief is going to get the boat. 
The lock will last about 2 seconds with a big cutter. But that 2 
seconds may be enough for him/her to decide to steal the boat on the 
car next to mine instead. I also wouldn't put the plastic thingy 
behind the window as the directions suggest as it seems like you 
could come back to a missing boat and a missing window.

-Patrick
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