Outboard GPS Tracking

chaz11bb

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As we all know, outboards are being stolen everyday and are very expensive to replace, so I am doing some research into the best, reasonably priced GPS tracker for my outboard.
Any recommendations and knowledge would be great.
Thanks in advance
 

H20Rat

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Re: Outboard GPS Tracking

Is there even such a thing? That is an extremely bad environment for electronics that aren't hardened for it, and very good odds the outboard is probably going to be inside a covered metal structure (trailer) and not connected to power. Even the cowling itself often has insulation with a metal heat shield in it. (no gps gets in, no signal makes it out)

Far easier to just get a couple anti-theft transom bolts/locks, and maybe even a good chain if you aren't around for awhile. The idea is to just make it harder to steal your outboard than the one next door. That, and a good insurance policy.
 
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