outdrive locknuts?

[sparky71]

Hello,has anyone used the "locknuts" for drive security?I assume they are like locking wheel lugnuts for a car??Any good /bad info on them??Do they sell them here at I-boats? My boat is going to stay parked at the beach this year and I'm a little worried about theft.Thanks...
Dan

 

[achris]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

I have never used them, but I know of them (we had them for sale in our shop a few years back)... As you surmise, they are a lug nut style lock nut.... If you decided not to get one, let me know where you're boat will be.... I can have the leg off in under 6 minutes. (and in total silence. )

Chris.....

 

[sparky71]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Haha, for those exact reasons chris.As I become more familiar, I can do it in prolly 10 min(dont know about silent tho)it would be too easy.Just tryin to see if there are any horror stories or if they are reliable.
ya you'd have to do some sailing to get my drive, I'm on the east coast US lol.

 

[Bob_VT]

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Hey Chris if you want to demonstrate that I just googled the directions for you and from Perth To Manchester NH
26,579 km ? about 56 days 12 hours which includes step 34. Kayak across the Pacific Ocean

5,404 km

Then since you have come so far I am only 130 miles from there so ..... stop in and we can have lunch!

 

[achris]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Hey Chris if you want to demonstrate that I just googled the directions for you and from Perth To Manchester NH
26,579 km ? about 56 days 12 hours which includes step 34. Kayak across the Pacific Ocean

5,404 km

Then since you have come so far I am only 130 miles from there so ..... stop in and we can have lunch!

I'm on my way... Do you think I'll be in time for the iBoats gathering in Florida?

 

[Bondo]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Just tryin to see if there are any horror stories or

Ayuh,... The Horror stories start when the drive needs to come off,+ the "Key" is lost...

Chris,... Let me know when ya get close to Bob's,... I'm about 3 hours away,..
I'll join yas....

 

[PitchFork]

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I know it took me 40 minutes to one off my used boat because the previous owner did not have the key. Hack saw blade and screw driver got it off without messing up the bolt. It would have been a lot faster if I had a cutoff tool. I would definitely get one put on if I had my boat was in public storage but my boats stays in the garage or at work in a fenced area with security cameras. I am still thinking about getting one next fall when I winterize the boat.

It keeps the somewhat honest people from stealing it but if someone really wants it with the right tools they can take it. Although they probably would skip yours if you had a lock and move on to another leg that does not have a lock. The lock is just a deterrent that could save you mucho dineros $$$.

 

[Aviator5]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

A cut off wheel and a pair of visegrips take care of lost key.
Done it in about 10 min with some noise
In fact I've done it twice, for the second time key wasn't lost but stripped.

 

[sparky71]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Yeah, I figured that there was some sort of key that CAN NOT GET LOST as I've helped a couple friends with their vehicles.Thank you they are now on the list!! I dont hear too much about that kind of theft around here,but with the ease of removing such an expensive part I'm sure it's happening.


Hopefully this doesn't change your travel plans too much,enjoy your kayak trip and good luck...
Dan

 

[Aviator5]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Hopefully this doesn't change your travel plans too much,enjoy your kayak trip and good luck...
Dan

Just get yourself a crdeless angle grinder

 

[N0 Luck]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

I know on the car lugs, if you loose your key you can take an impact socket and get it off

 

[JustJason]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

What beach? I'm right next to Nashua, i'll be there in 45 minutes, and i'll have that drive off in 60 seconds making a complete racket using my cordless impact

All kidding aside, i've seen the locknuts and not a fan of them. They get chewed up, people lose keys, i've even seen people put non stainless steel ones on that are a nightmare to remove after sitting in salt for 3 months.

If your boats on a trailer, 1 thing you can try is trimming the drive all the way in, then wrap the whole drive with a heavy chain and padlock it to the trailer. After that bump the trim up so the chain appears taut. When you want to go boating, remove the chain.

Sure the chain can be cut, but the novice theif will probably look past your boat to 1 that doesn't look like its a hassle.
What beach are you worried about theft?

ps~ Who does your service work?

 

[45Auto]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

I've had one on my boat for three years. Drive comes off every year for service, haven't had any problems with the locking nut yet.

 

[sparky71]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Hey jason,I dont have one stuck on there I was thinking about drive security for this season as I'm goin to store it at hampton.so I am going to get one.
Haha,sorry but I do my own work. I have to work has been real slow,I,m an electrician.I launch out of salisbury st park.


Thanks 45auto,my drive comes off every year for the same reasons so nuff said. thanks everybody another question answered...love this site

 

[rodbolt]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

remove the drive, then make or buy the drive block off plate to protect the gimbal and store the drive inside.
those drive locks can slow me down,by about 2 minutes.

 

[JustJason]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

Ahhh, i can see why you'd want one if your boats in Hampton. Lots of fun stuff/boat theft happens up there. By all means try the lock nuts, just hold on to the key.

 

[q5ka]

Re: outdrive locknuts?

As you can see, it slightly slows down someone that wants your outdrive off. On same note, it does give someone trying to steal your drive a bit of a hassle and they often will move to the next one without it. Put a giant sticker on the back to point out the lock along with paint the lock hunters orange. Then the thief will just skip your boat and go to the next unless they really want yours.