Security

   I had this concern re security of my laser so I made a T bar plate from stainless that goes though the centre board casing and just comes out the bottom on the hull.  I then have a chain and padlock to a secure ground fixing that connects to the bottom of the T bar.  The ground fixing is basically a large concrete block in the ground with a steel ring that I can pass the hefty chain through. It also secures the launching trolley and road trailer if it's on the combo.  It works a treat and also stops the boat being blown over in a storm.

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B4lamb Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 17 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote B4lamb Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Security Posted: 19 Mar 17 at 12:21am
	I had this concern re security of my laser so I made a T bar plate from stainless that goes though the centre board casing and just comes out the bottom on the hull. I then have a chain and padlock to a secure ground fixing that connects to the bottom of the T bar. The ground fixing is basically a large concrete block in the ground with a steel ring that I can pass the hefty chain through. It also secures the launching trolley and road trailer if it's on the combo. It works a treat and also stops the boat being blown over in a storm.
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Jon Langford Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Langford Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Mar 05 at 9:34am
	You are right to be concerned about theft from your boat, it is something that we as insurers, see all too frequently. Have a look at the article I wrote for the Y&Y website earlier this year http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=16152 Also keep an eye on http://www.stolenboats.org.uk. Making life difficult for the theives, by working together in this way, has got to be a good thing!
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carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 05 at 8:13pm
	yer at our club we have a big gate but it doesnt stop other people in the club borowing your bung!!!
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stuarthop Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040	Post Options Post Reply Quote stuarthop Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 05 at 5:24pm
	at our club security is not an issue as we have a locked barrier at the end of the lane and a locked compound which stretches all the way round the lake. When wwe do opens we put a hitchlock on our trailer to stop it being stolen, Never leave your sails, foils, compasses ect. in your boat because even if they are covered by your insurance you'll still have to pay the excess


sailor.jon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 361	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor.jon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 05 at 7:31pm
	the bung is one of the items that frequently gets 'borrowed' from lasers at our club, i always remember to take mine out when not sailing
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Harry44981! Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 736	Post Options Post Reply Quote Harry44981! Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 05 at 7:29pm
	I know loads of people whove left there bung out, (ie me ). At least it's a good excuse for poor speed!

carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Mar 05 at 9:47pm
	same here most of our dinghy park has trees round it. . i heard of somone that had there bung taken and only realised that it was missing when the boat started handleing like a tanker and had water coming over the side of the boat!! very funny to whatch but he was s###in himself
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KnightMare Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote KnightMare Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 05 at 6:09pm
	yeah def a good idea, luckily we have quite a sheltered dinghy park.


Black no sugar Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 04 Location: Somewhere between Brighton and Lancing Online Status: Offline Posts: 3941	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black no sugar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Mar 05 at 12:04am
	Chaining the boats isn't just a security measure against theft. Last June, the main chain running in the compound had snapped and we had 3 or 4 boats taking off in a force 9 gale! It's always a good ida to park your boat facing the prevailing winds, it avoids nasty suprises after a storm...
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KnightMare Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote KnightMare Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 05 at 7:11pm
	lol yeah sounds exactly like ours. but it is one very long lane so people dont tend to get down there much.