Securing outboard inside vehicle?

[BoatFisho]

Was hoping to get some tips on how to make theft of our outboard which will often be layed down inside the vehicle during transport and camping a royal pain.

We have a subaru wagon legacy, i was thinking maybe a steel wire through some part of the interior body panels with a lock?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

Lay it down and cover it up.
Out of sight, out of mind.

Then throw some fast food wrappers on top of it.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

If you are in a high theft area...... I guess you could use a bicycle cable lock and maybe install an eyebolt or two inside your vehicle. I tend to agree with the above poster..... cover it up and lock the car doors.

 

[limitout]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

If you are in a high theft area...... I guess you could use a bicycle cable lock and maybe install an eyebolt or two inside your vehicle. I tend to agree with the above poster..... cover it up and lock the car doors.

you have to be really carefull with this as it can allow fumes into the car as well so things like gas fumes when refueling the car and carbon monoxide from exhaust leaks can be a hazard to you. if you are going to do that then put a good glob of caulking around it and on the bolt when installing it so its sealed airtight

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

we plan to run the fuel out before leaving it in the car and its not is permanent home, is that safe enough?

its when we go camping which is a lot, that im worried about. the eye bolt, thats a good idea, not sure how hard it is though.

 

[limitout]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

for the eyebolt you need to find a spot that has clearance and underneath access to drill a hole through the floor of your vehicle in an area you can reach to put a washer and nut on it from the underneath side and tighten it down.


if you have a cargo tie down loop you can chain it to that but how secure does it really have to be beyond locking it up in the car????

I would never think I needed more then a locked door and have it covered out of sight. if I did I think I would move away from whoever it is next to me that is that untrustworthy. maybe I an just being na?ve?

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

I think the eye bolt is not so good, reason is they will still get it if they see it and want it. And if they see that eye bolt, they will want what ever is connected to it. I would just make sure it's covered, and make sure it's insured. Locks only keep honest folks out. You would do better tinting your storage area windows so no one can even see through the windows. Even the locks they sell so the outboard is locked to your boat are kind of easy. One good hammer blow and the whole system will shatter. I used to cable lock mine to the boat, and worried all the time too. I know how easy it is to cut a cable.

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

you need chain not cable, cable is bolt cutter lunch. the only way someone is going to see the bolt is if they are under the car or inside the boot..........

i agree preventative measures are good. each to their own.

 

[limitout]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

you need chain not cable, cable is bolt cutter lunch.

you changed my mind with this accurate comment, I was using a cable as my spare tire lock on my trailer to be quieter then a chain and not scratch up the trailer but your right, cable is too easy to cut so its not a secure choice for locking something down.

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

i agree. there are chains that require industrial bolt cutters i believe, so anything is possible. do a bit of research on google about the hardest chains to cut. u could also get a rubber tube to go around the chain to stop the noise, just an idea.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

put a dog in there.

I mean, seriously, is this question really particular to boating? Anythnig in a car can be stolen.

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

whats your point? seriously.

 

[limitout]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

u could also get a rubber tube to go around the chain to stop the noise, just an idea.

good point

put a dog in there.

I mean, seriously, is this question really particular to boating? Anythnig in a car can be stolen.

not very friendly of you

and theft prevention of outboards is very relevant to boating especially in the general non-repair outboard questions section where this was posted so why not be nice?

lots of people have small untrailered motorized craft and im sure this topic is of great interest and help to have a discussion about.

it even enlightened me to a likely security issue with my spare tire and I see many others with cables securing their spares that might want to rethink that choice.

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

thanks limit. where we are most people pop the outboard in the back and unfortunately they are targeted

nothing is full proof, i think its all about risk management, making it as hard as possible for them to steal it. insurance is a good thing, but the point for me is, i dont want to be on holiday boatless while waiting for a claim to be settled. i do both.

im sure some cables are better rated than others, i just like the idea of chain as there are specialist chains. each to their own of course.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

First - you must live in or visit bad neighborhoods!

Second- if the thieves are equipped with bolt cutters any metal cutting device ........ they are going to get the outboard regardless of what you secure it with........... then your insurance should kick in. If they are that desperate .....they will take the whole car.

There are some motorcycle locks that can not be cut with a saw or bolt cutter Look at these locks..... I have one for a motorcycle Product

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

what? talk about making an assumption.

the point is making it as difficult for them as possible, most dont carry around industrial bolt cutter or torches into camp sites, its oppurtunistic, as such its about preventing the majority. like i already said, insurance is good but it doesnt stop it ruining your holiday.

i find it funny people rely soley on insurance to solve their problems. i take pride in keeping what i own because its a damn hassle.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

The motorcycle locks I recommended are the best on the market........ you are on your own. You come here looking for advice then criticize the people who lend it.

That's not the way we do business here on iboats. No more advice from this moderator and I would recommend the others to back away too.

 

[BoatFisho]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

what the? i havnt criticised anybody's advice, i think you need to re read your post and its tone re my neighbourhood and places i go camping.

i did look at your chains, thanks for your suggestion. the NY ones look good, similar to the chains i have been looking at. i have read also chain thickness is important to deter most cutters being able to get around them.

 

[boobie]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

Bob_VT, I agree with you 100% !!!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Securing outboard inside vehicle?

Try not leaving your motor unattended. I have found this to be 100% effective..