Re: [Paddlewise] Trailering your Yak - Theft issues

From: Jackie Myers <jackie_at_muddypuppies.com>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 20:33:26 -0700
Derek wrote:

>It also seems to me that a yak trailer would be easily
>stolen while the yak is on the water.  A simple
>padlock can be overcome with a pair of bolt cutters. 
>Such a light little trailer could easily be hand-towed
>to a hitch on the thief's vehicle.  Bye Bye trailer! 
>The deed could be done in minutes.
>
>Theft prevention thoughts anyone?
>
>  
>



We use this on a trailer for a sailboat.....

http://www.trailerlock.com/

Not to mention a hitch lock... attached or not.

Good if you are really worried about theft.  A pain if you don't really 
need to be concerned. 



Jackie
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