Best out board motor lock

Craigponder

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I have a new Tohatsu 20 on order and am looking into out board motor locks. Thinking stainless and high quality to keep the motor on the boat. Suggestions? Links? Appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance
 

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Bondo

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Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Bolt it on, no lock necessary,.....
 

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if a thief wants your motor, they will take it, regardless of locks or bolts

just south of me in Lee county, they will steel the whole boat, drag it about a mile down the road, then strip it in under 15 minutes using saws to cut the tansom
 

Craigponder

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Well, that's encouraging even though it's true. Good insurance may be the answer. Will homeowners cover a boat motor?
 

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Boat insurance is fairly cheap. I added full coverage when I bought a new Suzuki 25. A good coupler lock is a real good thing.
 

Craigponder

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Boat insurance is fairly cheap. I added full coverage when I bought a new Suzuki 25. A good coupler lock is a real good thing.
Yep, I googled it and some homeowner policies cover them. I'll check into that. The coupler lock is for the trailer? I store the boat in a garage in the north east and take the motor off as it's been broken into before. The thieves got my Dads old 1975-15 Evinrude that was about used up anyway. Doubt they would take an older Duraboat with no motor on, but will pull a wheel off the trailer this year.
 

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Bolt the motor to the transom, get an insurance for the boat/motor combo and sleep well!!

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Battery powered grinders are used to cut through fences.------Cut locks and bolts.-----All done during noisy / windy / stormy weather.
 

matt167

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Battery powered grinders are used to cut through fences.------Cut locks and bolts.-----All done during noisy / windy / stormy weather.
But it may be in an insurance policy that they are required for a theft payout. That is common
 

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This is what I was going to say. After I bought my E bike I researched locks and was going to buy the best lock then I learned that there is none. They can all be cut in seconds with a cordless angle grinder.

Battery powered grinders are used to cut through fences.------Cut locks and bolts.-----All done during noisy / windy / stormy weather.
 

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yup, they cut the transom out. happened years ago, at a lake in central Wi. At night, 5 boats in the middle of the lake missing motors, one cut off with a chainsaw. Nobody heard a thing.
 

Sea Rider

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In real world if a thief wants your combo parked outside the house very little can be done especially with battery operated tools, your last resource mine the combo's surroundings. OTOH, if any thief dares to enter your garage to steal it, shoot him. LOL!!

Happy Boating
 
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JimS123

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My homeowner's insurance covers boats capable of speeds below 30 mph, or motors less than 25 HP. The coverage is free and its full with no depreciation.

Exceed those limits and you need a specific marine policy.

Works for me with my little guys, and my bigger boats are insured with BoatUS. Their rates are awesome and also include $2000 of towing per year.
 

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OTOH, if any thief dares to enter your garage to steal it, shoot him. LOL!!

In that case, if he only has battery tools, you better put a butcher knife or a throwaway gun in his hand. A dead intruder may make you feel better, but you have to fear for your life and prove it to take deadly action or YOU will be the one in jail.
 

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In that case, if he only has battery tools, you better put a butcher knife or a throwaway gun in his hand. A dead intruder may make you feel better, but you have to fear for your life and prove it to take deadly action or YOU will be the one in jail.
Except in Texas.

 

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Castle Laws are nice, but all they do is protect you against legal prosecution. Even then, you better be prepared to jump thru a lot of hoops.

Shoot a guy in your house and kill him and you might stand a chance. But render him a quadriplegic for life and you can be sure he will hire a lawyer and you'll have even bigger hoops (and expense).
 

Craigponder

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Didn't mean to start a post on "make my day laws". That what's here in Colorado. Just wondered about a good locking situation for an outboard and thanks for the insurance information as I think that is the best policy for now. Heh heh. I'll check my homeowners first. And yes, you better make sure the violators are inside the house before you take action or you will pay the price.
 
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