Flit 1 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 I understand what some are saying about tougher measures = more damage sustained. However, I am attempting to prevent opportunistic petty thieves, not stop short an organised crime ring. Petty thieves will be armed with a large screwdriver and maybe a bolt cutter and will be looking at hasps and locks and other flimsy devices such as this. I realise I can't stop them power sawing a hole through the GRP. I am relieved to hear there's not too much of a problem down at the Tamaki River near PYBC. However, there's one person in this thread who has been victimised in the last 12 months. One person out of... not many in this thread. Statistically that is quite a high crime rate - though I accept not accurate - it's just the way this thread went. The old adage about locks keeping honest people out... here's my take on it ... 'flimsy locks and flimsy attachments only keep out honest people'. I am interested in security measures which will cause the petty thief to move on to the next boat and leave mine alone because it looks to difficult for him or will cause him to be noticed. I quite liked some ideas here... https://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/security-sailboats Thanks for your suggestions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 246 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 A pair of stout companionway doors are always a start. A robust coachroof is a must. Well secured opening port lights are important. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-1829761889.htm?rsqid=13e5868e7d074702b12de7a7bf3d5f04 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Would slow them down!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 32 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Bad to hear there has been a breakin down there. I had hoped the swift current would keep swimmers away. Guess the crims are using boats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 155 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Burglar alarm sign and a small plastic box with a small red slow flashing light in it worked for my father-in-law for many years on the piles across the river from PYBC He made the light himself, had a 9v battery and a tiny bulb, flashed every 5 sec about and the battery lasted years. During the day you could hardly see it but at night was quite obvious when looking in from outside. It never did anything other than move them along to the next boat. harrytom and BNG 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 13 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm not sure we should be posting our security tactics on a public forum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi_jon 15 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Check out https://www.boatsecure.net This is an Auckland company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 32 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 If you had the time you could set up a raspberry pi with the camera module and then perform motion detection on it to alert you if it detects moment in say the cockpit. I don't know if PBYC would let you connect to there internet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freedom GBE 27 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 At Northcote point we are getting new gate installed and shut at night so that the place will be nice and quiet and easyer for burglars to go undetected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 337 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 A pair of stout companionway doors are always a start. 923630462.jpg A robust coachroof is a must. 904794192.jpg Well secured opening port lights are important. 923630608.jpg https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-1829761889.htm?rsqid=13e5868e7d074702b12de7a7bf3d5f04 Surely there are laws against this sort of thing? A digger seat in a Townson? I feel ill Fish and Dr Dave 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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