Bolt stuff down not just to discourage the thieves. The storm winds can
blow anything that's loose right off the dock and into the water. I've
had to fish my patio chairs and tables out of the drink 5 or 6 times
now. It's gotten better since we upgraded to heavy wrought iron
furniture, but we continue to lose light stuff we forget to secure
before a storm.
Lee Scott
'87 Catalina 27 #6350
'94 Hunter Legend 37.5
Shelby, AL
Pamela wrote:
As an aside to security precautions~I went to the marina on Sunday,
and found my entire dock box was gone!
The last time I came in to dock, my crew jumped off the boat and onto
the dock box, tipping it, so it ripped the fiberglass flooring--it was
no longer bolted down. I did not immediately attend to it, as, gee
who would steal a dock box??? I was at the boat a couple of times to
check and make sure the boat was dry, but I can't even rember the last
time I "looked" for the dock box... Well over the winter, some one
did take it, and no one saw a thing...so..bolt them down!
Pam
"Guest Quarters"
1975 Catalina 27
Norfolk. VA
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:06:40 -0400
Subject: Re: [IC27A] Re: Companionway Lock
Hi Larry,
Sound observation. On most boats, security is nigh impossible to
achieve. But for insurance purposes, we have to make the effort.
Otherwise it's like leaving your car running while you go into a 7-11.
BTW, no such think as an ex-New Yorker...just like there are no
ex-Marines or former Eagle Scouts<G>.
Tim
Born and raised New Yorker, but no longer live there.
#6254
Harwich Port, MA
I'll assume there are no potential thieves out there and give you a
hint about how worthless most padlocks are. If you take two large
screwdrivers, insert them at opposing 45 degree angles through the
shackle, and quickly jerk them to the opposite position, you will pull
out the shackle of all but the very best locks. Don't ask me how I know.
Larry (old, experienced, and an ex New Yorker)
Hardtack
Calvert Marina
Solomon's Island, Maryland
27' Catalina (#3401M77H)
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