Tips on Keeping your Yacht and Kit Secure

A few simple measures can make your boat a less attractive target for thieves.

join a marine watch scheme or encourage fellow yachtsmen to keep an eye on things when you are not there
register with the BMF or a local Boat Mark scheme
engrave kit with the boat's name or registration number, or your postcode
etch the hull moulding number or boat registration number into the windows
fit good quality locks to doors, hatches and deck lockers
ensure hinges and locks cannot be tampered with from the outside
stow small items out of sight or take them home
secure large items to the boat with wire strops and padlocks (and that includes the tender)
use a special lock for the outboard motor
clamp your trailer or chain it to a fixed post
use wire strops and padlocks to secure sailboards and dinghies to the roof rack
make sure the roof rack is well secured to the car
install an alarm

For further information on crime prevention, go to the Home Office's crime reduction website www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/vehiclecrime/vehiclecrime32.htm.

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