theft of elec off trailered boats - The Hull Truth

tricube · 08-01-2002, 01:30 PM

How are your installed electrtic components protected when you trailer your boat and have to park it overnight or leave it at a marina.

Cuda · 08-01-2002, 01:36 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I assume you could take your fish locator/depth finder off if it unplugs easily, but what about other electronics.

Mumblerone · 08-02-2002, 05:55 AM

Always a tough question...I only stay at motel/hotels with the boat in sight of my room. Keep stuff covered... outa sight, outa mind. Back the rig in where possible. Pay a little more attention to where your staying...high traffic area is better. Know the phone number of the police...so they can be called quickly. Sleep in the boat with a Glock? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Mumblerone · 08-02-2002, 05:55 AM

Always a tough question...I only stay at motel/hotels with the boat in sight of my room. Keep stuff covered... outa sight, outa mind. Back the rig in where possible. Pay a little more attention to where your staying...high traffic area is better. Know the phone number of the police...so they can be called quickly. Sleep in the boat with a Glock? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

aubv · 08-02-2002, 06:03 AM

Using starboard I flushed mounted my GPS(2006C) but made the flush mount plate removable in about 15 seconds. I accomplished this by notching the upper left hand corner of the starboard flush mount and making a corresponding groove on the inside of the electronics box. The other end has a stainless steel buckle. So to install I attach cable, slide GPS/flush mount plate into it's slot and snap buckle. I have some pictures if your interested.
fwiw

[This message was edited by aubv on 08-02-02 at 08:25 AM.]

Tbob · 08-02-2002, 08:00 PM

I was going to use a Navpod to mount a Lowrance l15mt on my new boat - anyone have any experience w/ these? My buddy prchased one - it wouldn't fit his bass boat and has offered it to me for about 30 bucks less than what he paid for it - its brand new and is the one I'll need for that particular Lowrance - but it doesn't appear that you can take the unit off once its mounted.

Snapper Head · 08-03-2002, 09:20 AM

I mounted everything so that it could be removed quickly and easily (by me, not the thieves [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]). So whenever I leave the boat parked anywhere unattended, I bring the radar, chartplotter & sounder displays with me. I mounted the VHF just inside the cabin door, so it can be locked up, along with the stereo. I never trust my factory electronics box lock. I suppose I could install a much better lock myself, but have neve really found the need.

Big Al

Blacktuna · 08-05-2002, 05:19 PM

Double locked aluminum electronics box mounted under a hardtop. It would be easier to steal the whole boat than my fishfinder.

DreamWeaver21 · 08-05-2002, 06:14 PM

I take my GPS and fishfinder off my boat and in the room with me. Not worried about my VHF or el cheapo radio.

Dream Weaver Fishing Team
21 foot Cape Horn

Mumblerone · 08-05-2002, 08:24 PM

Navpods are great. Very high quality...well made. Check out on www.consumersmarine.com [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img]