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paulburton
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Topic: Stolen engines....Rutland Posted: 02 Jul 10 at 8:54pm |
I heard that Rutland watersports (not the sailing club) had several Honda 4 stroke engines stolen. 10hp, 40hp and a 90hp. Looks like a proffesional job. Engines were locked and on buoys.
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Quagers
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 279 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 10 at 7:04am |
Yea I think they lost 7, backs chopped jobby, also the
sailing club had an entire console tub stolen and (luckily) just the covers stolen from our RIB's. |
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radixon
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 10 at 8:41pm |
Information like this is on another site I visit. Not in a position to inform about other places that have suffered in the past, but it does seem like nothing will stop these organised groups. It seems like engine locks don't work as they should. |
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Lukepiewalker
Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1340 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 10 at 11:00pm |
As with everything (bicycle locks, car alarms, immobilisers and so forth), engine locks will only deter the casual thief. The organised groups who know what they are doing will defeat almost anything.
And remember, if that means removing it with part of the transom attached, that's no skin off their nose... |
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Noble Marine
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 10 at 9:34am |
It's certainly true that there has been a big increase in the number of outboard engines that are being stolen. See details at www.stolenboats.org.uk
There are a good number of locks and deterrents available, and they do help prevent thefts or at least slow down a thief. The various marine police units around the UK are looking very closely at the problem, but have told me that identifying a stolen engine is often difficult. It is most important that you note down the engine's serial number and also consider a marking kit such as this that is currently being trialled by Dorset Police. Clicky Jon |
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jeffers
Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 10 at 2:03pm |
Fixed link clicky
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Quagers
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 279 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 10 at 6:09pm |
Yea in Rutlands case the transoms were cut off to get at
the engines, they were also brazen enough to drive a boat across the lake at night to steal from both sides. |
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nesloone
Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 10 at 11:40am |
In danish marinas I have seen several people chaining their outboards to a firm place either at their boat or ashore...seems getting an increased problem all over.
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