Hi all, I know we are all about wind here - but know there are a few boaties here as well. Just wanted to see if anyone keeps a motor on the back of their boat?
I am going to be buying a 14foot or so tinny with an outboard, and want to leave it on the car port, however I am not sure how to secure the motor on the back so dudes won't nick it.......?
Any ideas?
I've padlocked between the two lugs that hold the outboard on.
But anyone out to nick an outboard would be well prepared, its not like they would be walking the dog and see it and go "ooh, i'll just pocket that while no one is looking".
Same as mattyjee.. turn the two lugs so they're done up tight and facing each other and then padlock them together.
Coast guard told me a story once about thieves who used a chainsaw to hack through the transom to get the motor off - if that helps you sleep any better?? 
Im sure if they have the tools to remove an outboard they will have the tools to remove a padlock ....lol
^^^^Bloody woefull situation isn't it??
So the "victim" has to pay $1000 for the tow, $400 for a couple of tyres and nearly had to pay $1800 x 3 in fines for something he did not do.
That adds up to $6800 and if the Toyo Surf has a few years on it, is probably not worth that much money.
The boys might go to court, get a caution and a good behaviour bond because they are just a couple of lads having some boisterous fun and really did not mean for all this to happen.
Have I missed something here??
The vast majority of people think this sort of situation is appalling
But there is a small section of society who have the power to make changes and dont because it is not in their interest to do so
If you were a turkey would you wish for an early christmas ?
The young lads who stole the Surf are present and future customers of the so called Justice system It doesnt make sense to discourage them too much
Cynical ? Yes may be but what other explanation makes sense ?
