Hello all,

 

 Just bought a  new jon boat & trailer. Don't have a garage or gate around it.

Just a  coupler lock & cable wrapped threw handle on boat & locked to neighbors chain link fence.

 

What do have to keep thieves away?

 

How do you keep your outboard motor & trolling motor secure?

A lot depends on the way your motors are mounted.  If your outboard is clamped on the transom rather than bolted, there is usually a way to run a lock through the clamps. If it's bolted on, it's likely too heavy for someone to walk off with. Just add a prop lock.  As for the TM, if it's a cable steer bow mount, unplug it and loosen the clamp that holds it to the mounting bracket (Motor Guides). It will swing open like a gate and you can remove just the motor.  Some electric and remote steered units have a quick disconnect plate where it mounts to the bracket. For clamp on motors, I'd say just unclamp it and disconnect the power. You can set it inside your garage or even a closet. Most depth finders have quick disconnect mounts and cables. Don't forget to secure your spare tire as they are and easy target also.  I store my boat at a remote lot over the winter, so I leave nothing on it that can be removed easily and I run a cable thru both wheels.

Yes my outboard is a 6hp Johnson. I've seen outboard locks & trolling motor locks too, do they work?

 

Anyone use a battery operated alarm?

The outboard locks are a must have for small outboards.